Ryan Clinton Joins Hunton as Texas Appeals Practice Leader

Ryan Clinton, a nationally recognized appellate lawyer, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in Texas. Clinton has extensive experience handling state and federal appeals, particularly in the energy industry. He will lead the firm's Texas appeals practice, representing clients in appeals courts throughout the state, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Clinton's diverse appellate practice includes matters involving oil and gas disputes, personal injury claims, employment litigation, intellectual property, government and constitutional issues, and breach of contract appeals.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has expanded its national appellate team by welcoming Ryan Clinton as a partner in Texas. Clinton, a highly regarded appellate lawyer, brings extensive experience in state and federal appeals, particularly in the energy industry. He will lead the firm's Texas appeals practice, representing clients in various appeals courts across the state, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court [1].

Clinton's diverse appellate practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including oil and gas disputes, personal injury claims, employment litigation, intellectual property, government and constitutional issues, and breach of contract appeals. He has successfully argued numerous cases, with notable representations such as defending an energy company in a challenge to a $125 million arbitration award and representing oil and gas producers in disputes over mineral interests [1].

"Ryan is highly regarded as a leading appellate lawyer and is an ideal strategic fit to lead our Texas appeals practice," said Elbert Lin, chair of Hunton’s issues and appeals practice. "His addition reflects our commitment to continuing to grow our leading, full service national appellate practice" [1].

The appointment of Clinton comes at a time when Texas is growing as a center for commercial disputes, with the recent additions of the newly created Texas Business Court and Fifteenth Court of Appeals [1].

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[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/02/3142944/0/en/Hunton-Expands-National-Appellate-Team-with-Ryan-Clinton-in-Texas.html