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McKool Smith Boosts Litigation Expertise with Additions of Cruciani, Wolens in Dallas

09-29-2008 06:53 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society

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Respected former legislator, commercial litigator join firm as Principals

DALLAS – The national intellectual property and commercial litigation law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the addition of Gary Cruciani and Steven D. Wolens as Principals in the firm’s Dallas headquarters.

Both attorneys join the firm after practicing in the Dallas office of Diamond McCarthy. They will continue their work representing clients in commercial litigation and class-action matters.

“Gary and Steve are two of the most respected attorneys in Texas, and we are glad that they both are joining our team at McKool Smith,” says Mike McKool, co-founder of the firm. “Their experience handling complex cases across the country will benefit our firm and our litigation clients immediately.”

Mr. Wolens represents clients in complex class-action claims and a variety of commercial litigation matters. He served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1981 through 2005. During his lengthy public service, Mr. Wolens authored landmark legislation covering partnerships and limited liability corporations, ethics reforms, antitrust laws and electric deregulation.

Mr. Cruciani previously practiced at McKool Smith for 15 years, and was one of the founding members of the firm. His commercial litigation expertise includes antitrust claims, oil & gas contracts, tax disputes, intellectual property and trade secret matters, construction claims, breach of fiduciary duty and partnership disputes, and general contract cases. Mr. Cruciani’s courtroom track record includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants, with a particular emphasis on plaintiffs’ class-action claims and contingent-fee business litigation.

McKool Smith has more than 95 attorneys in Dallas, Austin, Marshall, New York, and Washington DC, handling commercial and intellectual property litigation for national and international clients. The firm is recognized as one of the premier litigation law firms in the United States.

To learn more about McKool Smith, please visit the firm Web site at www.mckoolsmith.com. For more information on the addition of Mr. Cruciani and Mr. Wolens, please contact Bruce Vincent at 214.559.4630 or bruce@androvett.com.

McKool Smith has more than 95 attorneys in Dallas, Austin, Marshall, New York, and Washington DC, handling commercial and intellectual property litigation for national and international clients. The firm is recognized as one of the premier litigation law firms in the United States.

Bruce Vincent
2501 Oak Lawn
Suite 650
Dallas, TX 75219
214.559.4630

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