Atty. Samuel F. Baxter

Atty. Samuel F. Baxter

Mr. Samuel F.

Dallas Dallas 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (817) 476-3712 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Samuel F. Baxter at a glance

Samuel F. Baxter is a Principal based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at McKool Smith. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court (1974), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1997). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1970) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Samuel F. Baxter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property
  • Samuel received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Samuel practices at McKool Smith in Dallas, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel F. Baxter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel F. Baxter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Samuel F. Baxter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Samuel F. Baxter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel F. Baxter

Where is Samuel F. Baxter's law office located?
Samuel F. Baxter's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is McKool Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel F. Baxter handle?
Samuel F. Baxter focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Samuel F. Baxter practiced law?
Samuel F. Baxter has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Samuel F. Baxter go to law school?
Samuel F. Baxter earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Samuel F. Baxter for a consultation?
You can contact Samuel F. Baxter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Samuel F. Baxter received?
Samuel F. Baxter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1970
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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