Why do so many companies call on McKool Smith?

Why do so many companies call on McKool Smith?

What the business community says... McKool Smith has long been my go to firm for important matters throughout the United States, and I continue to be impressed by the great results we have achieved with them. John DeGroote John DeGroote Services, LLC Interviewees praised the lawyers as being at the top of their game and replete with excellent knowledge of the courts. The team has a history of high-profile national successes in commercial, civil and appellate cases in state and federal courts. Chambers USA McKool Smith is at home in court. Hoovers What I really look for and value the most is knowing not only that the person is a great legal mind, but that he has judgment that I have confidence in. I value Mike s non-legal judgment as much as I value his legal skills. Ray Hunt President and CEO Hunt Consolidated Inc. One reason for our optimism is the win rate of i2 s law firm, McKool Smith... Patrick Walravens JMP Securities

McKool Smith: Proven Counsel for the World s Leading Companies Corporate legal matters leave little margin for error. The stakes are often critical. The results can be immeasurable. That is why so many companies call on McKool Smith, one of the nation s largest and most knowledgeable trial firms. The attorneys at McKool Smith provide years of experience in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property claims, bankruptcy matters, and white collar litigation. In addition to hard work and talent, the attorneys at McKool Smith bring something extra to the table an exacting attention to detail we call the McKool Smith Method. Using this proven system of mastering the details, McKool Smith provides clients with precise solutions to their legal needs with the support of a deep bench of seasoned trial counsel. This unique team approach is based on rigorous preparation, ensuring efficient and effective case discovery. Cases are prepared as if they are going to be tried a hallmark of McKool Smith that puts opposing counsel on notice that we stand ready to protect our clients interests at every turn.

In 1991, Mike McKool and Phil Smith founded McKool Smith to focus exclusively on high-stakes litigation. In the years since, McKool Smith has brought together some of the country s best trial lawyers including top recruits from the nation s premier law schools to become one of the largest and most respected trial firms in the United States.

Mike McKool and the attorneys at McKool Smith represent some of the world s most successful companies in high-stakes commercial, intellectual property, and white collar litigation, as well as handling every aspect of bankruptcy proceedings. McKool Smith Executive Summary The attorneys at McKool Smith are entrepreneurial in spirit and formidable in the courtroom. We are called when the stakes are at their highest. Directing seamless legal strategies from offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Marshall, New York, and Washington DC, the firm represents clients in a wide variety of industries involving some of the world s largest corporations. McKool Smith handles civil trial and appellate matters throughout the United States and international jurisdictions.

Our attorneys provide individual experience and expertise in every case we handle, including litigation involving: Accounting Irregularities Antitrust Bankruptcy and Restructuring Business Class Actions Energy Environmental Issues Fiduciary Disputes Financial Services Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Government Contracts Government Investigations Grand Jury Proceedings Insurance Recovery Internal Investigations Mergers and Acquisitions Patent Infringement Securities Shareholder Disputes Structured Finance and Derivatives Tax Fraud Trademark Infringement White Collar Defense

McKool Smith: Bankruptcy Matters McKool Smith is home to some of the most honored and respected bankruptcy attorneys in the country. The firm handles a wide variety of complex bankruptcy matters, including bankruptcy reorganization proceedings, adversary proceedings, trials, and related litigation in courtrooms across the United States. Attorneys in the firm s bankruptcy practice have years of experience representing debtors, secured lenders, creditor committees and equity committees in a wide variety of insolvency claims. Members of our bankruptcy practice also have been called on to help draft bankruptcy regulations and provide Congressional testimony on matters impacting bankruptcy law. From international energy concerns to technology companies to banking institutions, our bankruptcy team has capably represented some of the world s most recognizable companies in matters governed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

McKool Smith has won more of the nation s top verdicts since 2008 than any other law firm.

McKool Smith: Commercial Litigation McKool Smith s experienced courtroom lawyers provide clients with substantial expertise and a proven track record in commercial litigation cases heard in state and federal jurisdictions throughout the nation. From contract disputes to antitrust claims to class actions, McKool Smith delivers focused skills and years of commercial litigation experience for successful companies in a variety of industries. Clients depend on McKool Smith when facing bet-the-company commercial litigation matters because of the level of service and commitment our attorneys bring to every case. Medtronic is using a very aggressive Texas law firm McKool Smith... Citigroup Analyst Note Medical Supplies & Technology

McKool Smith: White Collar Litigation The attorneys in McKool Smith s International White Collar practice provide a proven track record of handling white collar matters for some of the world s most successful corporations and individuals. Our team includes former federal prosecutors whose experience and expertise are crucial in cases involving allegations of financial irregularities and white collar crimes. Our International White Collar practice provides counsel in cases involving: Government Investigations SEC Enforcement Actions Grand Jury Proceedings Shareholder Lawsuits Internal Investigations Insider Trading Mail and Wire Fraud Antitrust Enforcement Tax Fraud Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Government Contracting and Whistleblower Cases FDA Violations Accounting Irregularities

McKool Smith: Intellectual Property Litigation McKool Smith is well known as one of the leading intellectual property litigation firms in the nation. Our deep bench of intellectual property litigators includes numerous attorneys with advanced degrees in engineering, science, and other areas crucial to resolving complex intellectual property disputes. Our intellectual property team handles patent disputes, trademark infringement, trade secret violations, and copyright claims. McKool Smith also maintains a practice before the International Trade Commission in Washington, DC.

McKool Smith: A Recognized Leader in the Trial Bar With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Marshall, New York, and Washington DC, McKool Smith represents clients in courtrooms throughout the United States and across the globe. Our deep bench of more than 125 lawyers includes more than 50 attorneys with advanced degrees in engineering, science and technology. Our commitment to client service and the demonstrated skills of our courtroom lawyers have helped McKool Smith win more of the nation s Top 100 verdicts than any other law firm in the nation in 2008 and 2009. Since 2009, McKool Smith has been named to The National Law Journal s inaugural Midsize Hot List and recognized as a Go-To Law Firm in Corporate Counsel magazine. Individual attorneys from the firm also have earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Martindale-Hubbell, and additional outlets devoted to excellence in business and the law.