John Kim
“Isn’t limited by convention.”

The Kim Law Firm and its founder John H. Kim represent businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation and high-stakes personal injury claims and are occasionally in the news about legal cases, being quoted as an expert, or for honors. 

Facing $17M Plus Claim by Plaintiffs, The Kim Law Firm Help Secure $2.2M Counterclaim Defense Victory in Energy Sector Dispute

HOUSTON – Called on the eve of trial, veteran trial lawyers John H. Kim and Denise H. Kim of The Kim Law Firm obtained a take-nothing verdict in bet-the-company litigation that had sought over $17 million in damages plus punitive damages. The trial team also prevailed on a counterclaim and obtained a $2.2 million damages verdict for their client. The lawsuit stemmed from a lengthy business dispute between partners in an energy sector business. With just three weeks before trial, The... Read more

Kim Law Firm Prevails in West Texas Lease Dispute after Texas Supreme Court Orders Lower Court to Reconsider Ruling

HOUSTON – Houston trial lawyers John H. Kim and Denise H. Kim prevailed for their client Pathfinder Oil & Gas, Inc. in a long-running contract dispute with Great Western Drilling Ltd. Under instructions by the Texas Supreme Court to reconsider its earlier ruling, the Eleventh Court of Appeals restored a 2014 jury verdict granting Pathfinder a 25 percent working interest in a group of Permian Basin oil and gas leases at the heart of the dispute. “Justice, although arduous, is satisfying.... Read more

The Kim Law Firm Recognized in 2020 List of Best Law Firms by US News & World Reports – Best Lawyers

 HOUSTON – For the third consecutive year, The Kim Law Firm has earned top-tier rankings in the Houston metropolitan area for its work in Commercial Litigation by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America. Since 1996, The Kim Law Firm has earned a reputation for being an aggressive litigation firm that delivers exceptional client service and top-notch legal acumen. Lead by its founder, John Kim, the firm has successfully recovered more than a half-billion dollars for entrepreneurs,... Read more

Trial Lawyer John H. Kim Honored Among Super Lawyers’ Top 100 in Texas

HOUSTON – John H. Kim, founder of Houston-based The Kim Law Firm, has earned selection to Texas Super Lawyers’ 2019 list of Top 100 attorneys in the state. Recognized this year for his work in Business Litigation, Mr. Kim also was honored as a Top 100 Houston lawyer. Mr. Kim has been chosen by Super Lawyers each year since the legal guide began rating lawyers in 2003. Inclusion on the Texas Super Lawyers list is restricted to the top 5 percent... Read more

Denise H. Kim of The Kim Law Firm Named a Best Lawyer in America

HOUSTON – Civil trial lawyer Denise H. Kim has been selected to the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, the legal profession’s oldest and one of its most respected peer-review publications. “Denise is truly a gifted lawyer and her induction into The Best Lawyers in America is a testament to the expertise and dedication she delivers to clients. We congratulate Denise for achieving this well-deserved honor,” said firm founder John H. Kim. Recognized for her work in Commercial Litigation, is Ms.... Read more

Best Lawyers in America Honors Trial Lawyer John H. Kim

HOUSTON – John H. Kim, founder of Houston-based The Kim Law Firm, has been recognized for his Commercial Litigation work in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The annual guide is derived from extensive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Mr. Kim has been individually listed in the guide since 2016. “Garnering the respect and esteem of my peers is one of the greatest honors,” said Mr. Kim. “I am honored to be... Read more