Atty. Steven John Pollinger

Atty. Steven John Pollinger

Mr. Steven John Pollinger is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation.

Austin Austin 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (737) 325-1447

Profile Summary

About Steven John Pollinger at a glance

Steven John Pollinger is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McKool Smith. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1994), Minnesota (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1995). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Washington (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1987). Active member of Washington State, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Steven John Pollinger is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation
  • Steven received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Washington in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Steven practices at McKool Smith in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Steven John Pollinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven John Pollinger 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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Austin 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven John Pollinger

Where is Steven John Pollinger's law office located?
Steven John Pollinger's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is McKool Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven John Pollinger handle?
Steven John Pollinger focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Steven John Pollinger practiced law?
Steven John Pollinger has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Steven John Pollinger go to law school?
Steven John Pollinger earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1987).
How can I contact Steven John Pollinger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1993
B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E.
University of Washington
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1994
Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1997
Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Washington Western District Court Minnesota District
Admitted: 2001

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