(openPR) - Texas (January 31, 2012) – The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has been recognized as a leading tax law firm in the United States by the 2012 Tax Directors Handbook, a directory that analyzes the tax capabilities of law firms and includes statistics and thought leadership articles from respected industry commentators. This year marks the Firm’s fourth consecutive recognition by this publication.

The Tax Directors Handbook praised Thompson & Knight for its expertise in federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance advice, stating that the firm “wins the highest marks for response times, business acumen and industry knowledge in the oil and gas industry, strength-in-depth of team and value for money.” Emily A. Parker and R. David Wheat are described as “top choice tax counsel,” and Roger D. Aksamit is named for his “expertise in energy industry tax issues.” Terry L. Simmons is recognized as “highly recommended for tax advice in charitable gift planning and tax-exempt sector.”

“We are honored to again be recognized by the Tax Directors Handbook for our depth of experience and high quality of work,” said Sharon M. Fountain, Thompson & Knight Tax Practice Group Leader. “This ranking illustrates our dedication to providing our clients with first-rate service in the tax practice arena.”

Published by Legalese, the Tax Directors Handbook is described as the essential guide to the world’s premier tax law firms. To view the complete list of rankings in the Tax Directors Handbook, please visit www.taxdirectorshandbook.com.

About Thompson & Knight
Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight is a full-service firm providing legal solutions to public and private companies, governments, and individuals in all areas, including commercial and tort litigation, creditors rights, banking, finance, securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, corporate governance, intellectual property, real estate, labor, environmental, white-collar defense matters, among others. We are particularly recognized for our depth of experience and capabilities on behalf of clients in the energy industry, both domestically and around the world. Thompson & Knight has approximately 350 attorneys with offices in Texas, New York, and Michigan and international offices and associations in the Americas, North Africa, and Europe.

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