LAWYER PROFILE
Chris Schwegmann

Chris Schwegmann

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

After nearly 20 years of winning “unwinnable” cases, Chris has made a name for himself as one of the go-to trial lawyers in Texas for business disputes, with an emphasis on claims involving intellectual property. He also tries trademark and copyright infringement, false advertising, antitrust, and other business cases.

Career

Chris began his legal career as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York City, one of the premier law firms in the country. He returned to Texas and joined LPHS in 2005, was elected partner in 2008, and became the firm's Managing Partner in 2022.

A San Antonio native, Chris received undergraduate degrees in English and Philosophy, summa cum laude, from Southern Methodist University in 1997, followed by a year-long Coro Fellowship in public affairs in St. Louis. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from New York University School of Law in 2001. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Joe Kendall and the Honorable Sam A. Lindsay of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Personal

Chris lives in Oak Cliff near downtown Dallas with his wife Shelbi, who is also a lawyer, their three kids, and an ill-behaved rescue dog.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Trial Lawyers - Texas

Band 1
Band 1

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

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

Band 2
Band 2

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

Strengths

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

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chris is a truly extraordinary lawyer. He is ethical and has a great temperament. He is an ambassador for the profession.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA

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Texas

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

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