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McKool Smith is formidable, strategic, and focused.
Clients call us when they can't afford to lose.
Our Team Plays to Win
- 130Trial Lawyers
- 50+jury trials in the past six years
- 19"Top 100 Verdicts" in 10 years, More than any other law firm
- 7Offices Across the United States
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What the Market Says
“For a bet-the-company, or a case you have to win, they’re unquestionably the firm to hire.”
- Chambers USA"For McKool Smith, securing judgments in excess of $100 million are all part of a year's work."
- The National Law Journal"Excellent legal strategy, substantive knowledge and a high level of technical expertise."
- The Legal 500
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- Press Release
McKool Smith, along with Irell & Manella LLP, secured a $506,200,000 patent infringement verdict on behalf of Optis Wireless Technology, LLC, Optis Cellular Technology ...
- Publications
McKool Smith principals Ted Stevenson, Nicholas Mathews, and associate Patrick Pijls recently published “US Courts Should Adjudicate FRAND Rates on a Global Basis” ...
- News
McKool Smith received 28 Tier 1 rankings in the “Best Law Firm” 2021 Edition, published by U.S. News-Best Lawyers.

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