Chris Gober Government Lawyer of the Year USA

Firm Profile

Gober Hilgers is a boutique law firm specializ- ing in litigation, political and administrative law, and government and public strategy. The firm was founded in 2011 on the principle that the cost of legal services should be driven by value, not by the overhead costs needed to sustain a firm’s existence.

Here are the facts about BigLaw: • EXCESSESIVE OVERHEAD. BigLaw’s average overhead per attorney – not including salary – is estimated at $185,000.

• INDEFENSIBLE RATE INCREASES. In 2010, BigLaw raised hourly rates an average of 3.2%, even though the United States was in the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.

• DIMINISHED VALUE. An hour of legal time costs 65% more than it did a decade ago, despite the fact that inexperienced junior associates are doing a larger share of the work.

About Chris Gober

Chris Gober represents more than 100 active clients—including U.S. senators, congressmen, and multibillion-dollar companies—in litigation, federal

also represented former U.S. Representative Quico Canseco in Texas redistricting litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and has established dozens of “super PACs” and 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations.

investigations,

and political compliance matters. Beginning in 2009, he successfully

represented former U.S. Senator John Ensign (NV) in an investigatory inquiry by the U.S. Department of Justice. Chris obtained a preliminary injunction in 2012 on behalf of the Texas-based PAC “Texans for Free Enterprise” in a First Amendment lawsuit that may permanently strike down certain campaign finance laws as unconstitutional, and he argued the government’s appeal of the case before the 5th Circuit in September 2013. Chris

Prior to co-founding Gober Hilgers PLLC, Chris worked for a leading international law firm and served as head of the firm’s Political Law section. His practice included white collar defense representing both political and non-political clients. Chris previously served as General Counsel to the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and provided counsel to Republican U.S. Senators and was responsible for all legal operations of the committee. He also worked as Deputy Counsel

to the Republican National Committee (RNC) and as Counsel in the

Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he focused on national security issues and the confirmations of Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In addition to his legal experience, Chris served as a political operative for President George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns and as general consultant to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 2012 election cycle. He has been a featured speaker for political and civic organizations, and he has provided commentary for talk radio and various television stations and newspapers across the country.

Chris is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Texas A&M University.

In contrast, Gober Hilgers utilizes an innovative model that maximizes value for clients without sacrificing quality or results. By replicating the top advantages of the major firms while simultaneously identifying and addressing the limitations of smaller firms, Gober Hilgers is able to provide the services and deliver the results of BigLaw without the excessive price tag. • TRAINED. Each Gober Hilgers attorney was trained at a top law firm or graduated from a top law school.

• TRUSTED. Gober Hilgers has been trusted with the work of high-profile and sophisticated clients, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

• VALUE. Gober Hilgers uses cutting edge technology and a non-traditional compensation structure to leverage top-tier talent from around the country to provide clients with the best possible value.

Learn more about the firm’s unique model and areas of expertise at www.GoberHilgers.com.

Areas of Expertise • Political and Administrative Law

• Government and Public Strategy • Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Contact

Chris Gober Co-Founding Partner Gober Hilgers PLLC 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1050 Dallas, TX 75201

Tel: (214) 842-6829 Fax: (877) 437-5755 Email: gober@goberhilgers.com Website: www.goberhilgers.com

Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2013

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