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

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What the Team is Known For

McKool Smith is a highly experienced litigation outfit with an extensive roster of accomplished trial lawyers adept at representing sophisticated clients in a variety of commercial disputes. It is particularly well known for its expertise in patent disputes, with additional experience in securities, antitrust and bankruptcy matters. The firm possesses a breadth of practice that takes it beyond Texas, with its lawyers having conducted trials nationwide. It acts for governmental entities as well as businesses from a broad range of industries including manufacturing, energy and financial services.

Work Highlights

  • McKool Smith continued to represent whistle-blowers against pharmaceutical companies which were alleged to have fraudulently engaged in unlawful marketing schemes and practices that violate the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan S. Loewinsohn
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Alan Loewinsohn has an impressive breadth of commercial litigation expertise, which includes construction, real estate and securities disputes.

Alan's expertise on a complex case is incredible. He communicates very proactively and anticipates what's on my mind and how we can address developments so that I'm not surprised by anything that comes up. He shoots straight with me and is not afraid to speak his mind. He is a gem.

Robert Manley
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Robert Manley
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Robert Manley, a partner in the Dallas office, regularly represents clients at trial. His recent experience includes trade secret misappropriation, fraud and tortious interference disputes.

Robert is able to walk me through matters with a level of insight few others possess, providing wise litigation advice in a responsive manner.

Robert is a real litigator and lives to fight the legal battle. He takes a holistic approach, he's hard-working and his customer service is excellent.

Robert is highly experienced, responsive and an excellent team leader.

Robert is a master in the courtroom. He has a phenomenal breadth of legal knowledge as well as a tremendous grasp of the business side and its impacts for the client.

Robert stands out to me as a fantastic trial lawyer.

Gary Cruciani
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Gary Cruciani
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Based in the Dallas office, Gary Cruciani has notable experience litigating on behalf of businesses, with notable experience in contract, antitrust and intellectual property disputes.

Gary is thorough, engaged and responsive.

Gary is a great attorney. He goes above and beyond what is expected.

Gary knows how to read the room, and he can be tough when he needs to be tough but also nice when he needs to be nice. He is a strong advocate in the courtroom and is able to handle cases outside his specific expertise.

Gary is an impressive litigator who opponents should fear. He takes complex legal issues and is capable of distilling them down to concise and digestible legal arguments.

Gary is an excellent, experienced and savvy lawyer.

Lewis LeClair
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Lewis LeClair handles a range of commercial disputes, including energy and antitrust claims.

Lewis LeClair is very thoughtful and has a wealth of knowledge.

Lew is an experienced and detail-oriented tactician. He is very smart, hard-working and possesses excellent judgment informed by extensive experience. I truly trust his judgment, and he is a pleasure to work with.

Joshua J. Newcomer
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Joshua J. Newcomer
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Joshua Newcomer is managing principal in the Houston office of McKool Smith. He is skilled in a range of commercial disputes, with noteworthy strength in construction and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Joshua strategizes well. He is also a strong communicator in terms of updates and calls.

Joshua is a really strong commercial litigator. He is a very strong legal strategist, he reads cases well and provides solid advice. He is also knowledgeable on where legal issues are trending in the courts.

Jennifer Truelove
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Jennifer Truelove
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Jennifer Truelove is an experienced trial lawyer, noted for her particular strength in disputes relating to antitrust and intellectual property.

Jennifer clearly has extensive trial experience and knows her way around a courtroom.

Jennifer is a significant force in terms of courtroom victories.

Jennifer is excellent at arguing motions and conducting depositions.

Jennifer is an exceptional trial attorney whose strategic advice focuses on the big picture while not overlooking the details that matter. She considers what’s really important, what’s not and what we have to keep in mind.

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Litigation: Trial Lawyers

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Alan S. Loewinsohn
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Robert Manley
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Robert Manley
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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

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Alan S. Loewinsohn
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Robert Manley
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Robert Manley
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Gary Cruciani
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Gary Cruciani
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Lewis LeClair
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Lewis LeClair
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Jennifer Truelove
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Jennifer Truelove
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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Joshua J. Newcomer
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Joshua J. Newcomer
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