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Mr. Baxter has been consistently recognized among the top lawyers in his field by many of the country’s leading legal publications, including The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and The Legal 500. Most recently, he was named one of the “10 Most Admired Intellectual Property Attorneys” by Law360.
McKool Smith is recognized as a premier trial law firm in the United States based on significant courtroom victories and substantial settlements for domestic and international clients. With more than 125 attorneys in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Marshall, New York, and Washington D.C., the firm handles complex commercial litigation, intellectual property claims, bankruptcy matters, and white collar litigation for companies and individuals worldwide.