McKool Smith Names New Principals in Austin, Dallas

DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of four attorneys to principals in the firm's Austin and Dallas offices, effective Jan. 1, 2012.

In Austin, Trent Campione focuses his practice on patent litigation and counseling involving semiconductors, software, consumer electronics, and network and wireless communications technologies. New Austin principal Geoffrey Smith, who holds a Ph.D. degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, represents clients in a variety of intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters.

In Dallas, Brett Charhon handles significant litigation matters for a variety of clients in both state and federal courts. Michael Fritz represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil, commercial, and intellectual property litigation.

"Our new principals demonstrate leadership both in the firm and the legal community," says Co-founder and Chairman Mike McKool. "These promotions are a result of their commitment to excellence and client service, and our collective commitment to providing clients with top legal talent."

With more than 165 litigators across offices in California, New York, Texas, and Washington, DC, McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America's leading trial firms. The firm has won more National Law Journal and VerdictSearch "Top 100 Verdicts" over the last five years than any other law firm. McKool Smith represents leading clients across a broad range of practice areas, including complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and white collar defense.

For more information, please contact Diane Iselin at 212-402-9486 or [email protected].

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