2026

"The attorneys at this firm have analytical skills and work ethic that are top-notch.  When confronted with a problem or challenging task, they fully think through the issues before presenting a recommendation.  I’ve never known them to raise an issue without also presenting a well thought out solution.  They are also excellent writers.  This is one of the key skills I look for in any outside counsel. Their briefs are concise, convincing, and clear, requiring little more than review and approval.  They are also prompt and responsive.  They deliver drafts of work product well before the due date with plenty of time for review and comment.  Aside from sound legal skills, the attorneys at this firm also have a deep appreciation of the technology at issue in their cases.  They have a keen ability to learn it and simplify it to a level where a jury could understand it."

"Their work product is top-notch and well-reasoned.  They also have a deep understanding of IPR procedures."

"This firm is great to work with for a variety of reasons. They provide good legal services at a great value. Their work is comprehensive and well-reasoned, and their attorneys are both sophisticated and competent. They consistently meet deadlines, produce good quality work, employ innovative legal strategies, and foster a collaborative team environment."

Nick Mathews

"Nick provides great value both as a case manager and as an individual lawyer.  As a case manager, Nick is especially effective at managing complex issues and directing his teams appropriately to ensure that everything is handled timely and correctly.  As an individual lawyer, Nick’s analytical skills, work ethic and oral advocacy are top notch.  Nick is as involved in his cases as any other member of the team, rolling up his sleeves so to speak on both the factual and legal issues."

2025

"McKool is a top tier patent trial firm. They have expertise in semiconductor technology and are extremely responsive."

"Preeminent firm for patent litigation in EDTX."

"I chose Alan Whitehurst, Esq., and he was employed at the time with McKool Smith."

"Experience, excellent advocates, strategic thinkers."

"McKool has top-notch legal research and litigations skills, and the most trial-experience of any of the firms that I use. They build their attorneys as courtroom-ready litigators from day one. Their work is comprehensive and well-reasoned, and their attorneys are both sophisticated and competent. They consistently meet deadlines, employ innovative legal strategies, and foster a collaborative team environment."

"McKool Smith obtains successful resolutions of its cases on a consistent basis."

"Their service was great. Mr. Steven Rizzi timely reported the status of the case and simultaneously provide us with his comment and advice."

"Responsive, efficient, and well versed in technology. Also, always available to discuss and resolve issues."

"Dynamic thinkers who can think on their feet and adjust the strategy based on changing circumstances. They like to be partners more than service providers."

"Great lawyers with excellent communication skills and skillful practical advice."

"McKool Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, both with the technology that is accused and also with the jurisdiction in which we are practicing."

"They are super creative strategists and always maximize the outcome of the case."

"Efficient and while not inexpensive provides great value."

"Exceptionally knowledgeable, competent, excellent results, great strategies, timeliness of response, appropriateness of billing."

"Great professionals. Dedicated. Smart. Great teamwork. Large team."