Deron Dacus

Professional Summary: Deron Dacus

Deron Dacus is an East Texas-based trial attorney and the founder of The Dacus Firm, P.C. in Tyler, Texas. His practice is focused on patent litigation, alongside commercial and business disputes. With extensive experience in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Dacus has represented clients in hundreds of patent cases, serving as both lead and local counsel. The firm's patent litigation practice spans various technologies, with tracked cases involving radio frequency (RF) module design and automotive technology for electric vehicles.

The authoritative case list shows Mr. Dacus representing plaintiffs, and his firm profile states he handles cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. In the tracked cases, he has acted as lead counsel for Modulus Systems LLC, an entity asserting patents on the physical layout of RF modules, and as local counsel for Bunker Hill Technologies LLC, a non-practicing entity (NPE) asserting patents related to electric vehicle charging and drive systems against Toyota. His firm's website notes experience representing clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 100 companies.

Beyond the tracked cases, Mr. Dacus's firm highlights several significant patent litigation outcomes. These include securing a $39 million verdict for electronics firm Lowrance and successfully defending Genband in a case that resulted in a jury finding of non-infringement and invalidity. Mr. Dacus was also lead trial counsel in a trade secret case for CNEX Laboratories against Huawei that resulted in a complete defense victory. There is no record of Mr. Dacus appearing in IPR or other PTAB proceedings.

Mr. Dacus has been licensed to practice in Texas since 1994 and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law and a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University. Prior to his legal career, he was a certified public accountant at Price Waterhouse.