Michael Fritz

Michael P. Fritz is a Principal in the Dallas office of McKool Smith, focusing his practice on complex civil, commercial, and intellectual property litigation. While his firm biography indicates experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, available case data for his patent litigation work shows appearances on the plaintiff side.

Fritz's intellectual property practice includes patent litigation, trade secrets and restrictive covenant disputes, ITC/Section 337 litigation, and Inter Partes Review (IPR)/PTAB disputes. His work in this broad array of intellectual property matters suggests a versatile approach to various technology areas. He has been recognized for his contributions, including being named among Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers (2019-2026), a Texas "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers (2006, 2009, 2011), and listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for Intellectual Property Litigation (2025-2026).

Michael Fritz is admitted to practice in the State of Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas.