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Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For
Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP is a highly respected trial group with especially lauded experience in relation to IP and business disputes, as well as in the energy industry. It has a deep bench of expert litigation counsel well versed in handling commercial matters, including in relation to financial services, breach of contract, professional malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty claims. The firm acts for clients across a wide range of sectors including financial services, healthcare and insurance.
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Work Highlights

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  • Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann represented Energy Transfer in defeating a $150 million claim for breach of contract and fraud in a three-week bench trial related to a ruptured pipeline.

Strengths

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  • Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has excellent experience, knows the litigation landscape in Texas and beyond and is very responsive and attuned to client needs.

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  • Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has super attorneys with a lot of experience and expertise. The firm displays great professionalism and is extremely dedicated and prepared. Its lawyers can handle cases at any level and take the time to learn my business. It is hands down one of the top firms in Dallas.

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  • Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann is a heavyweight of the Dallas litigation scene.

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  • Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann is a really excellent firm and is known as a serious hitter in the general commercial litigation space. The team has a high-quality commercial comprehension and is very understanding in helping us achieve our objectives. The firm is very much a go-to.

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  • Some of Lynn Pinker's key strengths are its talent, professionalism, bench strength, responsiveness and accessibility. The partners are supported by many young, smart associates. The firm is very respected and handles very complex matters with ease, even if it has no prior experience with them. The team is very thorough and pragmatic in its counsel. Its attorneys are at the top of their game, they are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mike Lynn
    Mike Lynn

    Mike Lynn

    Mike Lynn is a renowned commercial litigator, with experience acting on both sides of the docket in complex business-critical disputes.

    • Mike is a bold and tenacious litigator. He has great client service, is super-responsive and is pleasant to work with. Mike is creative, daring and will take risks where you want him to. He is very thoughtful from the legal side about how a commercial dispute and resolution may affect other legal matters.

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    • Mike is the grandee of the Dallas litigation community.

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  • Chris Schwegmann
    Chris Schwegmann

    Chris Schwegmann

    Chris Schwegmann is regularly sought out to handle complex business disputes and intellectual property matters.

    • Chris is very measured and well rounded. He possesses excellent judgment and is effective in courts. He is smart, reasonable and efficient.

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    • Chris is able to grasp complex issues quickly at a high level and is a top performer in the courtroom. He also provides strong client service.

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    • Chris is a truly extraordinary lawyer. He is ethical and has a great temperament. He is an ambassador for the profession.

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  • Eric Pinker
    Eric Pinker

    Eric Pinker

    Eric Pinker is a strong choice to handle sophisticated commercial and intellectual property disputes.

    • Eric is very good in front of a jury in trial. He is a good strategist and is plugged in from a business point of view. He also always gets back to us quickly.

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    • Eric is a very skilled and zealous advocate. We feel absolutely comfortable with his command of the facts, preparation and his able representation of us.

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    • Eric is a brilliant lawyer and a true gentleman. He is very professional, effective and cuts through issues with ease. He is great in the courtroom. He is accessible, pragmatic and super-smart. He is a force to be reckoned with on complex issues and we have a lot of confidence in him.

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    • Eric is driven, smart, thoughtful and aggressive. He really is the total package in terms of someone leading your legal team.

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    • Eric is the most well-rounded lawyer I've ever come across. He is a master at all aspects of trials.

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  • Michael Hurst
    Michael Hurst

    Michael Hurst

    Michael Hurst is noted for his strong performance in complex commercial litigation, including contract and securities disputes.

    • Michael is extraordinary. He is a go-to lawyer and a wonderful and gracious advocate. He is well respected in the profession.

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    • Michael is great. He understands the law and is brilliant in front of judges and juries. He is great at depositions and has a tremendous working relationship with area judges, which means he has the respect of the court. He is extremely experienced.

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    • Michael is very good with clients. He is relentless and easy to work with.

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    • Michael Hurst is a great attorney. He is an all-star in court and an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner.

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    • Michael is always available and attentive to detail. He has an excellent ability to communicate and provide counsel.

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  • Andrés Correa
    Andrés Correa

    Andrés Correa

    Andrés Correa is a well-regarded commercial litigator who is skilled at representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of disputes.

    • Andrés is a smart lawyer. He is an excellent communicator in trials and with clients.

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