Atty. Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau

Atty. Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau

Over the course of his career, Tom Ganucheau has earned the trust and respect of his peers. He has regularly represented lawyers and law firms in sensitive legal malpractice matters, and is often engaged to protect the intellectual property and trade secrets of his clients.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau at a glance

Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Beck Redden LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1991) and Louisiana State University (BS, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Over the course of his career, Tom Ganucheau has earned the trust and respect of his peers
  • He has regularly represented lawyers and law firms in sensitive legal malpractice matters, and is often engaged to protect the intellectual property and trade secrets of his clients
  • In short, Tom has made a career out of preserving his clients’ most valuable assets: their reputations, their ideas, and their brands
  • Tom has been recognized in Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Texas magazine and as one of Texas’ Best Lawyers in America
  • Tom has been active in the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, recently serving as its President
  • Since joining the firm more than 20 years ago after serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Edith H. Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Tom’s practice has included a wide variety of litigation matters, including complex commercial and business litigation, energy/oil and gas litigation, real estate litigation, products liability, environmental/toxic tort, insurance coverage, intellectual property, trade secrets, and professional malpractice
  • Tom’s broad litigation experience serves his clients well

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

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 andnue, 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 Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau

Where is Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau's law office located?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Beck Redden LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau handle?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau go to law school?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (BS, 1985).
How can I contact Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau received?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ganucheau's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1991
BS
Louisiana State University
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Association of Defense Counsel President's Award
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

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