Atty. William A. Munck
William (Bill) Munck is the managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala. He is a member of the executive committee and chairs the firm’s intellectual property group.
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William A. Munck is a patent, copyright, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Munck Wilson Mandala. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993) and New York (1994). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1992) and Hofstra University (—, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Artificial Intelligence Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William (Bill) Munck is the managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala
- He is a member of the executive committee and chairs the firm’s intellectual property group
- Bill brings 30+ years of experience counseling clients regarding the development of offensive and defensive intellectual property portfolios
- His technical expertise is in the hardware, software, firmware, gaming, wired/wireless communication, energy, defense, and medical device/healthcare fields
- Bill is known as an attorney who will never give up the fight for his clients
- He has been listed among the prestigious Dallas 500 consecutively since 2020 and he is frequently honored and recognized for his leadership and IP knowledge nationally and globally
- Bill is highly ranked by IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, and Chambers and Partners USA in IP law
- Clients refer to him as “the go-to guy for patent litigation, prep, and prosecution,” adding: “You can get hold of him 24/7, particularly in a crisis,” and: “He understands the business use of the patent.” Bill has been selected by his peers annually as a Texas Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer in America, and he is a Distinguished Alumni at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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William A. Munck is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Texas →
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William A. Munck is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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