McKool Smith - Dallas, TX

Premier Trial Law Powerhouse in Dallas

Based at 300 Crescent Court in Dallas, McKool Smith is recognized among the most formidable trial practices in the United States. Founded in Dallas in 1991, the firm grew from thirteen trial lawyers into a national litigation powerhouse with offices in Dallas, Austin, Houston, Marshall, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The firm is known for winning bet-the-company commercial disputes and patent trials. When significant assets or innovations are at stake, corporate leaders choose to hire an attorney who commands genuine credibility before judges and juries.

Core Practice Disciplines and Courtroom Focus

McKool Smith concentrates on high-stakes controversies across federal courts, arbitration panels, and international trade tribunals:

Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property

Renowned for landmark IP victories, the firm has won billions in patent damages. Acting as premier patent attorneys, the trial team represents technology leaders in federal courts, the Federal Circuit, the PTAB, and the ITC Section 337. The firm manages disputes over standard essential patents, semiconductors, telecommunications, and software, turning complex technical data into persuasive trial arguments.

Complex Commercial Litigation

Serving as veteran business litigation lawyers, McKool Smith handles contentious corporate breakups, fiduciary duty claims, shareholder oppression, and antitrust disputes. As skilled contract lawyers, the firm enforces and defends multimillion-dollar commercial agreements. When disputes escalate and enterprises need a lawyer urgently to secure an injunction or counter competitor claims, the firm provides rapid trial force.

White Collar Defense and Investigations

The firm defends corporations, boards, and executives facing DOJ inquiries, SEC enforcement actions, False Claims Act qui tam lawsuits, grand jury subpoenas, and internal investigations, safeguarding client liberty and corporate standing.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation

In major corporate restructurings, McKool Smith represents litigation trustees, creditors committees, and lenders in adversary proceedings, fraudulent transfer claims, and asset recovery disputes across nationwide bankruptcy courts.

Unmatched Legacy of Landmark Verdicts

McKool Smith has secured more Top 100 Verdicts awarded by VerdictSearch and The National Law Journal than any firm in the country, totaling over thirty eight- and nine-figure jury verdicts. The firm is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA in Texas for Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation, named a Tier 1 Best Law Firm by U.S. News, and honored as Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year by The National Law Journal.

Retaining Elite Trial Advocates in Dallas

In-house counsel seeking to find a lawyer who combines courtroom skill with strategic insight can retain McKool Smith through tailored hourly, contingency, or hybrid fee structures. Contact the Dallas office at 300 Crescent Court to discuss high-stakes representation.