Steve Wilson practices in litigation, intellectual property, advertising, and entertainment law. He has tried or otherwise resolved disputes and counseled clients in matters involving antitrust, business torts, civil rights, class actions, construction, consumer protection, contracts, copyrights, defamation, divorce, false advertising, fraud, insurance, interstate shipping, oil and gas, partnership and fiduciary duties, patents, personal injury, and trademarks. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements.
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1997
- M.F.A., University of Southern California, 1989
- B.A., University of Virginia, 1982
Bar Admissions
Representative Experience
- Represented oil and gas exploration company plaintiff on its contract, fraud, and libel claims against a joint venture partner in a two week jury trial.
- Prosecuted U.S. patent infringement action on behalf of a safety syringe manufacturer and inventor. Conducted discovery in the United Kingdom that led to a settlement, including the payment of damages, admissions of validity and infringement, and cessation of competing sales.
- Represented small manufacturer in its antitrust action against the largest syringe manufacturer and distributor in the world.
- Represented copyright owners in enforcement actions.
- Advised a major advertising agency on its campaigns for a national account.
- Defended national pizza chain in false advertising litigation against its largest competitor.
- Prosecuted fighter pilot's false advertising and misappropriation of name and likeness claims against a major motion picture studio and a cable television company in a dispute about the movie Behind Enemy Lines.
- Advised producers and investors in negotiations pertaining to independent film production and financing.
- Represented various sports and entertainment industry clients in litigation involving, e.g., conversion, divorce, fiduciary claims against managers, personal injury, and the recovery of kidnapped pet tigers.
Professional History
- Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP (1997 - Present)
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Member, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Screen Actors Guild
- Member, Actors Equity Association
- Member, American Federation of Television & Radio Artists
- Captain, United States Army (1982 - 1987)
- Selected, one of the top plaintiff lawyers in the United States, Lawdragon (2007)
Community Leadership
- Board Member, Sammons Center for the Arts
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer Attorney, Legal Services of North Texas
- Volunteer, United Way Campaign
- Member, Alexis De Tocqueville Society, United Way of Dallas
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