Intellectual Property Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Barton E. Showalter at a Glance
Barton E. Showalter is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1993). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Aerospace, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barton E. Showalter
- Mr. Barton E. Showalter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property management, intellectual property practice and 4 other areas of law
- Barton received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Barton practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Dallas, TX
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Barton E. Showalter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barton E. Showalter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Patent Law in Dallas
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Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Barton E. Showalter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barton E. Showalter's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barton E. Showalter brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Barton E. Showalter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Barton E. Showalter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Barton E. Showalter Handles in Dallas
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