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Paul J. Skiermont

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2021.
1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400 Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 978-6600
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Firm: Skiermont Derby LLP
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Skiermont Derby LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (214) 978-6600

Paul Skiermont is a trial lawyer representing companies both large and small in complex science and technology matters, including pharmaceuticals and other life sciences, natural language processing, telecommunications, aerospace, speech recognition, consumer electronics, and related litigation. He has been ranked as one of the Top 12 IP litigation attorneys in Texas since 2015 by Intellectual Asset Management, an industry guide that identifies the top patent practitioners in key jurisdictions around the globe. In its decision, the guide highlighted Paul’s “brilliant litigation instinct.”  

Prior to founding his own firm, Paul was a partner at Bartlit Beck LLP, a nationally renowned litigation boutique known for its success in high-stakes cases. He represented Pratt & Whitney and prevailed in an alleged multi-billion dollar patent infringement lawsuit over the engines that power the A380 superjumbo aircraft, and also represented Bayer in its successful defense of the landmark antitrust class action involving the antibiotic Cipro.  

Skiermont Derby LLP has been recognized by online legal news service Law360 as one of 10 national boutique practices “that have established brands on par with the biggest firms” and are “capable of competing with – and beating – the best big firms at the highest level.” The firm offers a variety of alternative fee agreements to clients based on the value of its work, as an alternative to the number of hours it spends working on a case.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Awards
  • Best Lawyers in America, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2021-2024
  • Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2018-2023
  • IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders – The World’s Leading IP Strategists, 2020-2022
  • IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, 2014-2022
  • Best Law Firms by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, 2022
  • Life Sciences Litigation Star - Legal Media Group / Euromoney, 2012-2016
  • Named a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers, 2010-2013
  • Named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers, 2010, 2011
  • Twice Awarded First Place Speaker at the Intercollegiate National Debate Tournament (NDT); one of only three people to win the award twice since the NDT began in 1947.
Education
University of Chicago, J.D. High Honors, Order of the Coif
Graduated
University of Kentucky, B.A., cum laude
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (214) 978-6600
1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400
Dallas, Texas 75201
Dallas, Texas 75201
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