Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds
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McKool Smith is a highly experienced litigation outfit with an extensive roster of accomplished trial lawyers adept at representing sophisticated clients in a variety of commercial disputes. It is particularly well known for its expertise in patent disputes, with additional experience in securities, antitrust and bankruptcy matters. The firm possesses a breadth of practice that takes it beyond Texas, with its lawyers having conducted trials nationwide. It acts for governmental entities as well as businesses from a broad range of industries including manufacturing, energy and financial services.
Work Highlights
- McKool Smith represented the State of Texas in the action alleging that Meta unlawfully captured the biometric identifiers of Texans for a commercial purpose without their informed consent, disclosed those identifiers to others, and failed to destroy collected identifiers within a reasonable time, all in violation of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act.
Strengths
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"The lawyers are able to understand and argue complex issues in seemingly simple terms."
"McKool Smith is all focused on strategy, winning the case and benefiting the client."
"The firm's strengths include thoroughness of research, attention to detail and command of the courtroom."
"The lawyers are able to understand and argue complex issues in seemingly simple terms."
"McKool Smith is all focused on strategy, winning the case and benefiting the client."
"The firm's strengths include thoroughness of research, attention to detail and command of the courtroom."
Notable Practitioners
Samuel Baxter skillfully represents blue-chip corporate clients in commercial, antitrust and intellectual property litigation.
"He is a wonderful lawyer."
"Samuel is an excellent and dangerous trial lawyer."
"He is a good trial lawyer."
Alan Loewinsohn has an impressive breadth of commercial litigation expertise, which includes construction, real estate and securities disputes.
"Alan is super impressive. He is always one step ahead of the opposing parties and always well respected by judiciary and other attorneys."
"He is an excellent trial lawyer."
"He is very smart, aggressive and is a hard worker. He is one of the best, if not the best, litigator I've ever dealt with."
Lewis LeClair handles a range of commercial disputes, including energy and antitrust claims.
"Lewis is an outstanding lawyer."
Robert Manley, a partner in the Dallas office, regularly represents clients at trial. His recent experience includes trade secret misappropriation, fraud and tortious interference disputes.
"I rate him very highly. When you want the maximum effort on a matter, you go to Robert. He is commercially minded, insightful in his advice and has a very in-depth understanding of the practice."
"Robert is a fantastic attorney. He's a hard worker, very thoughtful and excellent in the courtroom."
"There will not be a situation where Robert hasn't thought about what could happen. He is very easy about it and doesn't get flustered. He is even-tempered and handles pressure in a way that is positive for the team."
Based in the Dallas office, Gary Cruciani has notable experience litigating on behalf of businesses, with notable experience in contract, antitrust and intellectual property disputes.
"Gary has an incredible ability to assimilate issues and understand the case quickly so he can find the appropriate places to focus and strategize on."
"Gary has a great presence in the courtroom. He breaks down complex cases so the jury can understand."
Joshua Newcomer is managing principal in the Houston office of McKool Smith. He is skilled in a range of commercial disputes, with noteworthy strength in construction and bankruptcy-related litigation.
"Joshua is an outstanding strategist who has a keen understanding of complex litigation. What sets him apart is that ability to strategize from a legal perspective and use his deep understanding of the law to achieve outstanding results."
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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds