Hilgers Graben Elevates Andrew Bean to Litigation Partner, Mike Kuzma to Corporate Partner and Practice Chair

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilgers Graben, a leading national law firm, has elevated Andrew Bean and Mike Kuzma to partner in its Dallas and Lincoln offices, respectively, to advance the firm’s litigation and corporate practices.

Mr. Bean has played a pivotal role in the firm’s expansion of its litigation group nationally and throughout Texas. Through his oral advocacy, brief writing, client relationships, and legal acumen he has led multiple case teams to winning resolutions in many contexts. Through his success, he has strengthened the firm's reputation across the region.

He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in complex, high-stakes cases in both federal and state courts where his advocacy has resulted in millions of dollars for his clients. His decade of legal experience includes clerking for the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

“Andrew is a valued leader in our Dallas office who has been instrumental in shaping our firm’s growth in the Southwest,” said firm founder Heather Hilgers. “We are thrilled to welcome him as a partner in our litigation practice group.”

Mr. Kuzma was elevated to partner and chair of the firm’s corporate practice group. During his tenure at Hilgers Graben he has been instrumental in building the firm’s corporate and Asian language eDiscovery practices.

During his career, Mr. Kuzma has handled complex antitrust and investigation matters advising companies and organizations in the U.S. and Japan. In his new role, he will lead the firm’s corporate group with an emphasis on entity formation and governance, asset and equity transactions, and commercial real estate.

“We see such an exciting future for our corporate practice with Mike at the helm,” said Ms. Hilgers. “He has been a driving force in the growth of our corporate practice, bringing deep expertise and strategic insight to complex transactions and international matters.”

Mr. Bean and Mr. Kuzma began their new roles on April 1^st.

About Hilgers Graben

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide law firm specializing in complex commercial and IP litigation, government investigations, discovery counsel, corporate and trademark services. The firm combines elite legal talent with common sense business principles to provide high-value legal services while avoiding the billing rate insanity. Hilgers Graben has been named to the Inc. 5000 six times, including in 2024, and recognized as a Best Law Firm by The Best Lawyers in America. The firm is certified by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), making it the largest certified women-owned law firm in the nation.