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Stewart Hoffer, Business Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation

Hicks Thomas LLP

Houston, TX

Practicing business in Houston since 1994.

32+
Years practicing
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Stewart Hoffer is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Stewart has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hicks Thomas LLP.

Based in
Houston, TEXAS
Experience
over 32 years
Known for
Business · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Stewart Hoffer: Stewart Hoffer is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Stewart has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hicks Thomas LLP.

Areas of practice

Stewart's practice areas in Houston

Stewart concentrates on business, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stewart handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Houston, Texas

Stewart takes business matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stewart agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Houston, Texas

Stewart takes employment matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stewart agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Houston, Texas

Stewart takes litigation matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stewart agrees to represent you.

Biography

Stewart Hoffer, business attorney serving Houston

Stewart Hoffer is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Stewart has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hicks Thomas LLP. Stewart works from Houston, Texas and takes on business matters across the region.

It has been said that helping others is its own reward, and Stewart Hoffer would definitely agree. Over the years, Stewart has found that one of the most rewarding aspects of being an attorney is seeing the positive impact his work has had on the people and companies he represents. Stewart knows that the outcome of a case affects real people. Sure, winning a case feels good, but for Stewart, the greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that his assistance can help his clients to focus on what is most important to them – growing their business or their career.

Stewart’s dedication to helping others is not limited to clients; it has literally saved his neighbors’ lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Just after the hurricane passed through Bellaire (a Houston suburb), Stewart saw the floodwaters pouring into the homes of his neighbors. An avid kayak fisherman, Stewart, and a neighbor jumped into their kayaks and took to the water to provide aid, saving 12 people and several pets. Stewart’s experience was recently chronicled in Vogue Magazine.

Mr. Hoffer has appeared as lead counsel for numerous publicly traded and privately held companies in courts all over the country including:

  • Texas
  • Florida
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska
  • New York
  • California
  • Maryland
  • Georgia

Before joining Hicks Thomas LLP, Stewart served a two-year federal judicial clerkship for Hon. Hayden W. Head, Jr., the former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Stewart is also Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell peer rating organization, an Associate Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and a Texas Super Lawyer, having been included on the peer-reviewed list of top lawyers in a state in every year since the list has been published-- a total of seventeen consecutive years.

Stewart’s clients report that he is a formidable, tenacious opponent, either in the courtroom or the negotiating table. It is just one of the many reasons Stewart has been, for many of his clients, their "go-to" resource for more than a decade. They know Stewart will give them timely and wise counsel, in a cost-effective and trustworthy manner, so that they can make important decisions about their business or career. And if the dispute cannot be resolved before trial, and a trial is the only way to resolve a dispute, clients know that Stewart will work tirelessly to protect their best interests.

How Stewart handles business matters

It has been said that helping others is its own reward, and Stewart Hoffer would definitely agree. Over the years, Stewart has found that one of the most rewarding aspects of being an attorney is seeing the positive impact his work has had on the people and companies he represents. Stewart knows that the outcome of a case affects real people. Sure, winning a case feels good, but for Stewart, the…

The kind of cases Stewart takes

Stewart reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Stewart studied and practices

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. · 1994

  • The University of Texas

    B.B.A. · 1991

Jurisdictions

Stewart's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    1994 · ACTIVE

Stewart studied at J.D. in The University of Texas and B.B.A. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

Stewart completed J.D. in The University of Texas and B.B.A. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stewart runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Stewart's legal honors and published work

Stewart has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Litigators in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2023-2026

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers (2024-2026)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation Star (2024-2025)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers (2003-2025)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer for the People, Houston Texas Magazine, 2004

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer in Houston, Houston Texas Magazine, 2003, 2004, 2009

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Litigators in America (2026).

Locations

Stewart Hoffer's office in Houston

Stewart's primary office is at 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2300, Houston, Texas, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Hicks Thomas LLP

700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2300

Houston, Texas 77002

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stewart Hoffer — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stewart usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Stewart charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stewart's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stewart will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stewart

Stewart discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stewart confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Stewart's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stewart Hoffer

  • How much does it cost to hire Stewart for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stewart walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Stewart offer a free consultation?

    Stewart charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stewart's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Stewart's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stewart gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Stewart take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Stewart is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stewart will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Stewart?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stewart will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Stewart accepting new business clients right now?

    Stewart's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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