Christopher Hogan
Founding Partner
713.671.5642
LinkedIn
chogan@hoganthompson.com
Biography
Chris Hogan focuses his litigation practice on resolving complicated disputes for clients, primarily those in the energy industry. Chris has substantial experience in federal court, state court, and arbitration proceedings. He has tried numerous cases as first chair, including jury trials and arbitration final hearings. His practice niches include mineral rights disputes such as pooling and commingling, ownership, and royalty payment issues.
Chris is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota.
“I didn’t grow up knowing much about the law; I didn’t have any lawyers in the family. But I saw early on that the legal system was a place where I could make a difference and fight on a level playing field. And I’ve worked hard since I graduated from law school to help my clients get justice, whether it be through pursuing claims on their behalf of defending them from unfair and untrue allegations.
I’ve also been blessed to get to work extensively in matters dealing with energy law, which I find fascinating. I think that oil, gas and other natural resources are crucial to our world and I love getting to work to make sure that everyone from operators to individuals get a fair shake when it comes to the development of those resources.”
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas, Pattern Jury Charges – Oil and Gas Committee (2018-Current)
State Bar of Texas, Council for the Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section (2022-Current)
Houston Bar Association, Energy Law Section Officer (2022-Current)
Pennsylvania Bar Association Shale Energy Law Committee (2020-2022)
Federalist Society
Out of the office
“In my spare time, I spend most of my time with my wife and three wonderful children or helping my church as a Parish Council member and Church School teacher,” says Chris.
Chris and his family enjoy visiting national parks and natural sites across Texas and the U.S., hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Fun fact: “I’m an Eagle Scout and can still tie many (but not all…) of the knots I learned during scouting—which can come in handy during our outdoor trips!”
Community Involvement
St. George Orthodox Church, Parish Council member
St. George Orthodox Church, Sunday school teacher
Pro Bono Work
Kids in Need of Defense
Multiple Section Section 1983 pro bono cases, including a remarkable case in which Chris secured punitive damages for his client, against long odds
Honors & Awards
Band 1 Oil and Gas Litigator, Chambers and Partners (Since 2020)
Bloomberg Law “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” Honoree, 2024
Houston Business Journal “40 under 40” Honoree, 2024
Law360 Rising Star in Energy, 2023
Oil and Gas Investor Forty Under 40 Honoree, 2023
Texas Lawyer Rising Star, 2023
Leading Lawyer, The Legal 500 US guide for Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas, 2023-2024
Included in the 2022-2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation
Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under (Since 2017)
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (Since 2022)
Texas Up-and-Coming 100, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (2018, 2022)
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (2013-2021)
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National Association of Land and Title Analysts: What Did I Keep? Retained Acreage Clauses, September 2024
Houston Bar Association Litigation Section: What Commercial Litigators Should Know About Oil & Gas Law, Presented with James Schuelke, May 2024
10th Annual Course Texas CLE Oil & Gas Disputes: Course director, February 2024
IEL's 22nd Annual Energy Litigation Conference: Trending Issues in Postproduction Cost Litigation, Presented with April Rolen-Ogden, November 2023
Advanced Oil Gas & Energy Resources Law Course 2023: Geothermal Energy Rights in Texas, September 2023
Houston Bar Association Energy Law Section: What Did I Keep? Retained Acreage Clauses in Texas, Presented with Samantha Thompson, May 2023
Oil and Gas Disputes 2023: Pore Space Trespass Case Law Across Various Jurisdictions, January 2023
IEL's 21st Annual Energy Litigation Conference: The In-House Perspective on Representing Energy Clients, Moderator: Christopher Hogan, November 2022
2022 Texas Association of Defense Council’s Annual Meeting: All Along the King’s Highway: Oil is Still King, September 2022
Advanced Oil Gas & Energy Resources Law Course 2021: Review of Recent Post-Production Costs Decisions, September 2021
Oil and Gas Disputes 2021: Texas Oil and Gas Lease Interpretation, January 2021
Oil and Gas Disputes 2020: Ability to Recoup as an Operator for Overpaid Royalties, January 2020
8th Annual ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration: Young Lawyers Roundtable Co-Chair, A Tour Around Our "Troubled" World? Recent Geopolitical Developments and Their Impact on Energy Disputes, January 2020
Houston Bar Association Energy Law Section: Both Sides of the Permian
Houston Area Land Professionals: Litigation Risks Associated with Allocation Wells