John Schwartz is a trial lawyer. In 25 years of practice, he has represented several Fortune 100 companies in complex commercial suits as well as hundreds of other public and private companies and individuals. He has handled a broad variety of commercial matters, including anti-trust, intellectual property, mass tort, securities, employment, insurance and telecommunications. In 2005, Mr. Schwartz was recognized by the Austin Business Journal as the top commercial trial lawyer in Austin. Since 2009, he has been named in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for the past five years, and he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Michigan Law School, 1982
- M.P.P., cum laude, University of Michigan, 1982
- B.G.S., cum laude, University of Michigan, 1979
Bar Admissions
Representative Experience
- Served as National Trial Counsel for Fortune 100 company in mass tort litigation that threatened the company's viability.
- Represents public and private companies in litigation matters throughout the United States.
- Active trial practice in both State and Federal Courts.
- Represented clients in many complex commercial arbitrations.
Publications & Presentations
Professional History
- Of Counsel, Locke Lord LLP
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Named, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2009 - 2013)
- Named, "Texas Super Lawyer", Texas Monthly Magazine
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member, Austin and American Bar Associations
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Defense Research Institute
- Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
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