Business Details
33 Years
experience
Experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys in Fort Worth
Friedman Suder & Cooke is a boutique law firm specializing in complex civil litigation with a national reputation for excellence. Established in 1993, we combine decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach to deliver tailored legal solutions for individuals, small businesses, and corporations. Our practice areas include business and commercial litigation, patent and intellectual property disputes, oil and gas litigation, probate and trust matters, and sports law. Rooted in Fort Worth, our unique office in Tindall Square reflects our commitment to both local tradition and modern legal strategies.Our team of seasoned litigators prioritizes personalized service, advocating passionately for clients in high-stakes cases while maintaining a focus on innovation and integrity. We pride ourselves on providing strategic counsel that safeguards commercial interests, protects legacies, and champions underdogs in courtrooms across Texas and beyond.
Services
Business Litigation
Patent Litigation
Oil and Gas Disputes
Probate Litigation
Sports Law Representation
Local Counsel Services
Intellectual Property Protection
Trust and Estate Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We specialize in complex civil litigation with 30+ years of proven courtroom success.
- Our boutique firm offers personalized service from seasoned litigators with national experience.
- We combine local Fort Worth knowledge with cutting-edge legal strategies.
- Our practice focuses on high-stakes cases involving patents, business disputes, and energy law.
- We advocate for underdogs while maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients.
Services
Patent Litigation
Our patent litigation practice safeguards intellectual property through aggressive courtroom representation. We handle complex disputes involving invention protection, technology rights, and IP enforcement for innovators and corporations. With deep technical understanding and trial experience, we defend clients' competitive advantages in federal courts across Texas and nationwide.
Oil and Gas Litigation
We resolve high-value conflicts in the energy sector with specialized knowledge of Texas oil and gas regulations. Our services cover contract disputes, royalty disagreements, and operational conflicts for exploration companies and energy stakeholders. Our Fort Worth base provides strategic advantages in Texas energy litigation while serving national clients.
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice handles complex commercial conflicts involving contracts, partnerships, and corporate governance. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes cases requiring sophisticated legal strategies. Our experience spans antitrust matters, shareholder disputes, and multi-jurisdictional business conflicts with a focus on favorable settlements and verdicts.
Sports Law Representation
We protect athletes' rights and interests through comprehensive sports law representation. Services include contract negotiations, endorsement disputes, and disciplinary hearing advocacy for professional athletes and sports organizations. Our practice combines legal expertise with industry knowledge to address unique challenges faced by sports professionals and teams.
Probate Litigation
Our probate litigation team resolves contested wills, trust administration conflicts, and estate planning disputes. We represent executors, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries in complex inheritance matters requiring both legal and financial expertise. Our approach balances courtroom readiness with mediation strategies to protect family legacies and financial interests.
People
Walker Friedman
Attorney
Co-founding partner with extensive trial experience in complex civil litigation, focusing on business disputes and intellectual property cases since 1993.
Jonathan T. Suder
Attorney
Seasoned litigator specializing in patent disputes and oil and gas litigation with national recognition for high-stakes courtroom representation.
Mike Cooke
Attorney
Experienced trial attorney handling sports law matters and complex commercial disputes with a focus on protecting athletes' rights and business interests.
Christian Tucker
Attorney
Skilled litigator concentrating on probate disputes and trust litigation, providing strategic counsel for estate planning conflicts and fiduciary matters.
Jack Price
Attorney
Specializes in local counsel services for patent litigation in Texas federal courts, combining technical expertise with procedural knowledge.
Questions
What areas of law does Friedman, Suder & Cooke specialize in?
We focus on complex civil litigation including business disputes, patent and intellectual property cases, oil and gas litigation, probate/trust matters, and sports law representation.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Friedman, Suder & Cooke has provided legal services since 1993, with our attorneys collectively holding decades of litigation experience.
Do you handle cases outside Texas?
While based in Fort Worth, we represent clients nationally in specialized areas like patent litigation and energy sector disputes.
What makes your firm different from larger law practices?
Our boutique structure allows personalized attention while maintaining the expertise and resources needed for complex, high-stakes litigation.
Can I get local counsel services for patent litigation?
Yes, we provide specialized local counsel services for patent cases in Northern and Western Texas federal districts.
