Kevin L. Burgess

Summary for Kevin L. Burgess
Date: 2026-05-02

Kevin L. Burgess is a principal in the Marshall, Texas office of McKool Smith, where he focuses on high-stakes patent infringement litigation. His practice spans a wide array of complex technologies, including wireless communications, radio-frequency transceivers, medical devices, high-performance memory, and software. His public-facing profile showcases extensive experience representing patentees in infringement actions, as well as representing large operating companies in district court and before the International Trade Commission (ITC).

While the provided case data tracks a single appearance as local counsel for the defendant in Multimedia Technologies Pte Ltd v. LG Electronics Inc, Mr. Burgess's broader career, as detailed by his firm, is marked by significant success for patent holders. He has been a key member of trial teams that have secured multiple nine-figure verdicts for plaintiffs, including cases for Mojo Mobility (wireless technology), i4i (software), Medtronic (medical devices), ParkerVision (RF transceivers), and NetList (memory). He has also represented clients such as Ericsson in global disputes against Apple and Samsung. A recent edition of Chambers USA notes that he "has excelled in defense and plaintiff infringement actions."

Mr. Burgess began his career at McKool Smith and, after a period at Caldwell Cassady & Curry starting in 2020, rejoined McKool Smith as a principal in 2023. Prior to entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable William C. Bryson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is a member of the State Bar of Texas.