McKool Smith PC
About McKool Smith PC
McKool Smith PC is a leading law firm with 30 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 16 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1989. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that McKool Smith PC has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Bankruptcy, and Litigation - Patent.
McKool Smith PC also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. McKool Smith PC has 35 rankings in practice areas including: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Patent, and Patent Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for McKool Smith PC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Marshall, Texas
- New York, New York
- Washington, District of Columbia
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