backThomas Melsheimer, the firm’s Global Head of Trial, received special recognition during the 2026 Chambers and Partners USA launch as one of the four lawyers nationwide with the most individual rankings in the entire guide, with six total and is the only lawyer in Texas so recognized.
Tom is one the most highly ranked lawyers across multiple litigation categories in both Texas and Nationwide, including a remarkable 5 Band 1 rankings in:
- Band 1 – USA – Nationwide - Litigation: Trial Lawyers
- Band 1 – Texas - Intellectual Property
- Band 1 – Texas - Litigation: Trial Lawyers
- Band 1 – Texas - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Band 1 – Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds - Litigation: General Commercial
He has been ranked by Chambers in Texas Intellectual Property for 19 consecutive years and in the Nationwide IP rankings for 6 years. Long known as a one of the country’s foremost trial lawyers, Tom has been in the Nationwide and Texas Trial Lawyers rankings table for 8 years.
Chambers describes him as “a highly accomplished trial lawyer" who “excels across a broad range of civil and criminal matters.” Chambers also notes that Tom "draws particular acclaim for his considerable trial expertise.” His expertise is noted in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space, financial institutions, and telecommunications.
Additionally, clients tell Chambers that “Tom is a wonderful lawyer at the top of the market” and “Tom has a great courtroom presence” and is “Outstanding on his feet.”