Friedman Suder & Cooke - Fort Worth, TX

High-Stakes Trial Advocacy and Complex Civil Litigation

When high-value commercial controversies or catastrophic intellectual property breaches threaten an enterprise, corporate leaders demand trial attorneys with an unyielding courtroom presence. Headquartered in Tindall Square Warehouse No. 1 in Downtown Fort Worth, Friedman Suder and Cooke provides formidable litigation advocacy across Texas and federal courts nationwide. Founded in 1993 by Walker Friedman, Jonathan Suder, and Michael Cooke, the boutique was built on a commitment to deliver big-firm trial power with boutique agility and personalized focus.

Known for championing clients against formidable corporate opponents, the firm represents individuals, startups, mid-market businesses, and Fortune 500 corporations. The trial team has delivered landmark results, including a 59.8 million dollar federal jury verdict in a Chicago breach of fiduciary duty case, multiple eight-figure patent infringement judgments, and multimillion-dollar fraud verdicts in Tarrant County.

National Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation

Protecting proprietary technological innovation and brand value requires attorneys with sophisticated technical acumen and sharp procedural instincts. As recognized patent attorneys, trademark lawyers, and copyright lawyers, the firm manages complex IP disputes across the country. In addition to serving as trial counsel, the firm frequently serves as local patent counsel in the Northern and Western Districts of Texas.

The firm represents patent owners and accused infringers before federal courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Core intellectual property practice areas include:

• Patent infringement litigation and jury trial representation
• Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions and patent validity trials before the PTAB
• Trade secret misappropriation and non-disclosure agreement enforcement
• Trademark infringement, false advertising, and Lanham Act claims
• Copyright protection, software licensing disputes, and digital asset infringement

Commercial Disputes and Contract Lawyers

Commercial relationships frequently fracture under competitive or financial pressure. Acting as accomplished business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, Friedman Suder and Cooke resolves contentious contract disputes, partnership breakups, shareholder freeze-outs, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. The firm develops decisive trial strategies early, positioning cases for optimal settlement leverage or assertive trial verdicts.

Oil and Gas Litigation and Sports Law

Deeply rooted in Fort Worth, the firm possesses substantial depth in energy litigation, representing exploration operators, royalty owners, and service companies in mineral title disputes, joint operating agreement breaches, and environmental damage claims. In addition, the firm maintains a respected sports law practice, advising athletes, coaches, and sports-related businesses on commercial agreements, brand licensing, and league dispute resolution.

Why Leading Businesses Choose Friedman Suder and Cooke

When you seek to hire an attorney in Fort Worth for decisive litigation representation, Friedman Suder and Cooke offers distinct advantages:

• More than 30 years of premier trial experience with numerous eight-figure verdicts
• Boutique efficiency offering direct partner immersion on every case
• Consistent peer recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, and Texas Super Lawyers
• Authorship of winning briefs and precedent-setting advocacy before the U.S. Supreme Court
• Flexible contingency-fee and hybrid fee structures for select commercial matters

If your company needs a lawyer to prosecute a high-stakes claim or defend against bet-the-company litigation, find a lawyer who thrives in the courtroom. Contact Friedman Suder and Cooke today at (817) 334-0400 to schedule your confidential case evaluation.