McKool Smith Recognized as IP 'Litigation Department of the Year' by Texas Lawyer
McKool Smith has been honored as Intellectual Property 'Litigation Department of the Year' at the 2026 Texas Legal Awards, presented by Texas Lawyer. The recognition highlights the firm's success in high-stakes intellectual property disputes and innovative legal strategies across multiple jurisdictions. The award follows a series of notable case outcomes for McKool Smith, including a $192 million verdict against Samsung on wireless charging patents led by Steve Pollinger and Jennifer Truelove. Additionally, Warren Lipschitz secured significant defense wins in 5G patent trials involving major telecom companies like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia. McKool Smith has a strong track record of securing large jury verdicts and is recognized for having more Top 100 Verdicts than any other law firm. The firm operates from multiple offices across the U.S., representing clients in complex litigation involving intellectual property, commercial disputes, bankruptcy, and white-collar defense.