Thompson & Horton LLP

Thompson & Horton LLP is a distinguished full-service law firm recognized for its deep-rooted commitment to education, government, and public service law. With a team whose collective legal experience spans hundreds of years, the firm stands at the forefront of advising public and private schools, colleges, universities, and local governmental entities. Its attorneys have helped shape pivotal legal precedents and public policies, reflecting a sustained dedication to excellence and advocacy.

Thompson & Horton LLP delivers strategic, personalized legal counsel with unmatched responsiveness and integrity. The firm’s broad practice encompasses labor and employment, business and commercial law, construction, special education, election law, public-private partnerships, and administrative hearings. Drawing from extensive trial, appellate, and advisory experience, attorneys provide candid, results-driven guidance tailored to the evolving challenges of educational institutions and public entities.

Thompson & Horton LLP is uniquely positioned through the lived experiences of its legal professionals. Many attorneys are former educators or have close personal ties to education; over half have spent their entire legal careers in education law. These connections fuel a genuine passion and insight into the needs of school districts, higher education, and governmental clients. This emotional investment drives the firm’s “not just business – it’s personal” philosophy, where advocacy goes beyond the legal question to reflect genuine understanding and commitment.

Thompson & Horton LLP provides clients with large-firm quality through a nimble, cost-effective model. Clients trust the firm's ability to combine legal rigor with clarity, transparency, and accessibility. The team is known for resolving disputes and preventing them through policy development, training, and proactive legal strategy.

Thompson & Horton LLP is a thought leader in Title IX and civil rights, open government compliance, intellectual property, and institutional governance. The firm continues to influence the legal landscape affecting educational and public institutions in Texas and beyond, from litigation to legislation.