LONGVIEW, Texas – The publishers of Texas Super Lawyers have recognized seven Ward, Smith & Hill attorneys in the 2022 edition of the highly respected guide to the state’s leading attorneys. The 2022 Super Lawyers honorees include: Name partner Johnny Ward, Intellectual Property. Mr. Ward has earned this honor every
MARSHALL, Texas – An East Texas jury has awarded $31.5 million to Netherlands-based telecommunications company Koninklijke KPN N.V. (KPN) against Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and Ericsson Inc. for willfully infringing one of its patents used to improve telecommunications infrastructure systems. The trial took place in
LONGVIEW, Texas – Trial law firm Ward, Smith & Hill is proud to announce that seven firm partners have been selected to the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America, including three attorneys who were named Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas in the Longview/Tyler region. Partner
Ward, Smith & Hill Of Counsel T. John Ward recently received inclusion in the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2022 Outstanding 50-Year Lawyer Award for his dedication and service to the legal profession. Texas Lawbook interviewed Judge Ward on his career and building the reputation of the Eastern District of Texas known as the “rocket docket.”
LONGVIEW, Texas – Ward, Smith & Hill partner Charles “Chad” Everingham IV has been honored for his expertise in intellectual property litigation in the 2022 Chambers USA guide. Mr. Everingham has earned placement in the prestigious legal guide since 2014. Chambers USA 2022 is considered the gold standard for business
MARSHALL, Texas – A federal jury has awarded biotechnology company Seagen Inc. $41.8 million in a patent infringement lawsuit against Daiichi Sankyo Co. LTD, for infringing a cancer treatment pharmaceutical patent developed by Seagen. The four-day trial took place in U.S. Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s courtroom in the U.S. District
LONGVIEW, Texas – Ward, Smith & Hill trial attorney Brett F. Miller has earned selection to the 2022 edition of Texas Rising Stars for his expertise in civil litigation. The listing highlights the best young attorneys in the state. Mr. Miller’s expertise involves business and employment disputes as well as
LONGVIEW – Trial lawyer and former federal Judge T. John Ward of Ward, Smith & Hill is among five recipients to earn the 2022 Texas Bar Foundation’s Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award. The Texas Bar Foundation honor is given to attorneys who have practiced law for more than 50 years
LONGVIEW, Texas – Trial law firm Ward, Smith & Hill has earned recognition as a leading intellectual property and patent litigation firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America, making the 2022 Best Law Firms listing. The firm received top honors in the Tyler metro area for expertise in intellectual property and patent litigation with additional recognition for the firm’s work representing both plaintiffs