Brown Fox Welcomes Litigation Associate Jimmy Hopper

March 17, 2025 by

Brown Fox is pleased to welcome its newest litigation associate, Jimmy Hopper. Prior to Brown Fox, Mr. Hopper practiced at Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he began his legal career.

Mr. Hopper brings experience in all stages of litigation, including trial. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, professional liability matters, shareholder disputes, and the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) rights and representation of universities and athletic conferences.

[Jimmy] fits perfectly in the mold of character-first attorneys that is the bedrock of Brown Fox.

“Brown Fox pursues future leaders and professionals with a business growth mindset, a commitment to our clients, and a desire to lead well at home and in the community,” said Managing Partner Russ Brown. “Jimmy checks every box.” Partner Cort Thomas added, “Having known Jimmy since his time at Vanderbilt, I am confident that he fits perfectly in the mold of character-first attorneys that is the bedrock of Brown Fox. He is also a tremendous litigation talent who will bring additional insight and ability to our growing expertise with real estate litigation and university-related counseling. We are ecstatic that Jimmy is joining the team.”

Mr. Hopper earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School, M.Ed. at Lipscomb University, and undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Texas Christian University.

Click here to learn more about Mr. Hopper.


Founded in 2010, Brown Fox is a business boutique law firm focused on serving businesses, executives and entrepreneurs in practice areas most commonly needed to advance business growth, manage risk, and defend from attack. The firm’s representative clientele includes companies ranging from start-ups to publicly traded companies. The firm has offices in Dallas and Frisco.

Best Lawyers recently named Brown Fox a Tier 1 Best Law Firm for a fourth year in a row, Chambers & Partners has recognized the firm as a top small to midsize firm in both of its Regional Spotlights, and Inc. 5000 has twice recognized the firm as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. The firm’s attorneys have garnered over seventy Super Lawyers & Rising Stars honors, several Best Lawyers honors from both D Magazine and Best Lawyers in America, among other honors.

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