McKool Smith

McKool Smith is a preeminent patent litigation firm primarily based in Texas, with other locations in Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles. The firm's high level success across trials in district court, the PTAB, and the Federal Circuit solidifies the firm’s reputation as one of the nation’s most elite and successful IP firms.

Notable patent practitioners: Samuel Baxter, Jennifer Truelove, William LaFuze, Nicholas Mathews, Warren Lipschitz

Truelove is regularly involved in many of the most significant trials that have taken place In Texas. Lipschitz represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement cases across a wide range of technologies.

2025

"McKool is a top tier patent trial firm. They have expertise in semiconductor technology and are extremely responsive."

"Preeminent firm for patent litigation in EDTX."

"I chose Alan Whitehurst, Esq., and he was employed at the time with McKool Smith."

"Experience, excellent advocates, strategic thinkers."

"McKool has top-notch legal research and litigations skills, and the most trial-experience of any of the firms that I use. They build their attorneys as courtroom-ready litigators from day one. Their work is comprehensive and well-reasoned, and their attorneys are both sophisticated and competent. They consistently meet deadlines, employ innovative legal strategies, and foster a collaborative team environment."

"McKool Smith obtains successful resolutions of its cases on a consistent basis."

"Their service was great. Mr. Steven Rizzi timely reported the status of the case and simultaneously provide us with his comment and advice."

"Responsive, efficient, and well versed in technology. Also, always available to discuss and resolve issues."

"Dynamic thinkers who can think on their feet and adjust the strategy based on changing circumstances. They like to be partners more than service providers."

"Great lawyers with excellent communication skills and skillful practical advice."

"McKool Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, both with the technology that is accused and also with the jurisdiction in which we are practicing."

"They are super creative strategists and always maximize the outcome of the case."

"Efficient and while not inexpensive provides great value."

"Exceptionally knowledgeable, competent, excellent results, great strategies, timeliness of response, appropriateness of billing."

"Great professionals. Dedicated. Smart. Great teamwork. Large team."

McKool Smith secured a $142 million patent infringement verdict for G+ Communications against Samsung.  The firm also secured a $445 million patent infringement verdict for Netlist against Micron Technology.