Atty. Cameron P. Pope

Atty. Cameron P. Pope

Cameron Pope is a seasoned appellate specialist and Partner at Hicks Thomas LLP. After beginning his legal career as a federal law clerk, he spent over two decades in the appellate litigation group of a global law firm before joining Hicks Thomas in 2024.

Houston Houston 25 Years Experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Cameron P. Pope at a glance

Cameron P. Pope is a appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hicks Thomas LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2001). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2001) and University of Houston (M.A., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Named a Litigation Star, Texas, (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cameron Pope is a seasoned appellate specialist and Partner at Hicks Thomas LLP. After beginning his legal career as a federal law clerk, he spent over two decades in the appellate litigation group of a global law firm before joining Hicks Thomas in 2024
  • Mr. Pope represents clients in high-stakes appeals across a wide array of industries, including healthcare, energy, employment benefits, and toxic torts
  • His appellate experience is both broad and deep, and he has consistently secured favorable outcomes in complex and high-value cases
  • Notably, he successfully reversed a multi-million-dollar jury verdict in favor of a medical school in a malpractice appeal
  • He also defended a software developer in a “death penalty” sanctions appeal in the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit involving trade-secret claims in the oil and gas industry
  • His energy-related work includes representing an oil-and-gas client in the Fifth Circuit and obtaining appellate reversal in a personal injury case stemming from an offshore rig accident
  • In another significant Fifth Circuit victory, he prevailed on behalf of an oil-and-gas company in a $650 million mutual-interest dispute in the Bakken shale
  • Mr. Pope has also represented a river authority in multiple appeals tied to flood-damage claims following Hurricane Harvey
  • Mr. Pope is admitted to practice before the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • the U.S
  • Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits
  • all U.S
  • District Courts in Texas
  • and the State Bar of Texas
  • He has long been recognized as a leader in his field, having been named a Benchmark “Litigation Star” in Texas from 2021 through 2025, following several years of recognition as a “Future Star” from 2014 to 2020
  • He is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
  • Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Pope serves as Treasurer of The Joy School Endowment Fund, which supports educational programs for children with learning differences
  • He earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served as Chief Notes & Comments Editor for the Houston Law Review
  • Prior to law school, he received an M.A. in English from the University of Houston in 1998 and a B.A. with honors from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, in 1994
  • Mr. Pope is an active member of both the State Bar of Texas Appellate Section and the Houston Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Cameron P. Pope's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cameron P. Pope handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cameron P. Pope

Where is Cameron P. Pope's law office located?
Cameron P. Pope's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Hicks Thomas LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cameron P. Pope handle?
Cameron P. Pope focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Cameron P. Pope practiced law?
Cameron P. Pope has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Cameron P. Pope go to law school?
Cameron P. Pope earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (M.A., 1998).
How can I contact Cameron P. Pope for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Cameron P. Pope received?
Cameron P. Pope's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Named a Litigation Star, Texas,; Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — , 2021-2025.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2001
M.A.
University of Houston
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a Litigation Star, Texas,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2021-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2014–2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 2001

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