Michael K. Hurst

Michael K. Hurst is a name partner at Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, known for his involvement in high-stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. His practice encompasses a range of disputes, often focusing on significant business controversies. While specific technology areas are broadly described under "intellectual property litigation," his experience includes acting as Lead Counsel in patent matters.

Mr. Hurst's litigation practice frequently involves representing operating companies on the defense side. This is consistent with his role as Lead Counsel for The Kroger Co. in the patent infringement suit Alpha Modus, Corp. v. The Kroger Co. He has been recognized as a "Top 15 Business Defender," reflecting a strong orientation towards defending corporate clients in complex disputes.

Beyond the Alpha Modus case, Mr. Hurst has secured high-profile verdicts in broader commercial and intellectual property matters, including a multi-week jury trial on behalf of Hunt Oil against Honeywell related to defective aircraft engines. There is no publicly available information indicating his regular appearance in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) or Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings.

Admitted to the Texas Bar in 1990, Mr. Hurst earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 1990 and his B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin in 1987. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.