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The Dacus Firm is a regional litigation firm headquartered in Tyler, Texas, with a strong focus on trial practice in the Eastern District of Texas (EDTX). Established in 1997, the firm emphasizes its local expertise, having represented clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 100 corporations. The Dacus Firm is recognized by ALM as a "Go to Law Firm" for Fortune 500 companies and holds certifications as a Woman-Owned Business and a Minority Business Enterprise.

The firm specializes in patent litigation, having handled hundreds of patent cases within the Eastern District of Texas. While its practice areas extend to commercial and business litigation, oil & gas, and governmental defense, patent litigation is a core strength. The firm's experience spans various technologies, including mobile device communication and fishing and boating electronics.

The Dacus Firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent disputes, securing multi-million dollar judgments for plaintiffs and achieving successful defense verdicts for clients. For instance, the firm won a $39 million verdict for Lowrance in a patent infringement case and was victorious in a case where a jury found Genband did not infringe and patents were invalid. Lead trial attorney Deron Dacus also secured an $8.2 million infringement verdict for Genband and was involved in a case where Apple was ordered to pay $23.6 million over pager technology. While the firm's tracked appearances include one instance as local counsel for a defendant, its public profile demonstrates a balanced approach to representing both sides in complex patent matters. The firm recently served as counsel in Headwater Research LLC v. Cellco Partnership (dba Verizon Wireless), a mobile device patent infringement case that resulted in a voluntary dismissal without prejudice in the EDTX.

Currently, the firm's website does not prominently feature a dedicated Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) or Inter Partes Review (IPR) practice. Its public-facing information primarily highlights its extensive experience in district court patent litigation and trial work.

Key partners leading the firm's patent litigation practice include Deron Dacus, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and CPA, who has represented clients in well over 1,000 patent cases and successfully tried dozens to verdict in the Eastern District of Texas. Shannon M. Dacus also practices in patent litigation, among other areas. The firm's provided case data notes Kenneth W. Dacus, a prominent attorney associated with the firm's litigation efforts.