About Christopher
With over two decades of experience as a litigator, Chris Hanslik’s practice has spanned the full spectrum of commercial and business litigation, including contracts, business torts, securities and corporate governance, oil and gas, lender liability, trade secrets, non-compete agreements and other employment-related disputes.Recognizing that the last place most business clients want to be is in the courtroom, Chris strives to develop creative, practical, and value-driven solutions to complex problems and disputes from the outset. However, as a trial lawyer, he provides the skills necessary for success in the courtroom. Chris’s courtroom experience ranges from state and federal court trials to arguments before the Supreme Court of Texas and all points in between. In the relentless pursuit of his client’s best interest, Chris keeps one important value in mind — integrity.SpecialtiesCommercial litigationBusiness litigationEmployment litigationIP litigation
With over two decades of experience as a litigator, Chris Hanslik’s practice has spanned the full spectrum of commercial and business litigation, including contracts, business torts, securities and corporate governance, oil and gas, lender liability, trade secrets, non-compete agreements and other employment-related disputes.
Recognizing that the last place most business clients want to be is in the courtroom, Chris strives to develop creative, practical, and value-driven solutions to complex problems and disputes from the outset. However, as a trial lawyer, he provides the skills necessary for success in the courtroom. Chris’s courtroom experience ranges from state and federal court trials to arguments before the Supreme Court of Texas and all points in between. In the relentless pursuit of his client’s best interest, Chris keeps one important value in mind — integrity.
Specialties
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Antitrust Law
- Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
- Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
- Practice Area: Energy Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
- Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law
- Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law
- Chambers USA – Litigation: General Commercial (Texas) (2015 - 2024)
- US News & World Report – Best Lawyers – Commercial Litigation (2016-2025)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating
- Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers List (2015-2018)
- Texas Super Lawyers (2005-2023)
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2004-2005)
- H Texas Magazine Top Lawyer (2006-2007)
- H Texas Magazine Best Up-and-Coming Houston Lawyer (2004)