Atty. William A. Munck

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.

Dallas Dallas 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Munck at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Munck's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Munck handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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 & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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 William A. Munck

Where is William A. Munck's law office located?
William A. Munck's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Munck Wilson Mandala. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Munck handle?
William A. Munck focuses on patent, copyright, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William A. Munck practiced law?
William A. Munck has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William A. Munck go to law school?
William A. Munck earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (—, 1989); (B.S. Computer Science, 1987).
How can I contact William A. Munck for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Munck 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 William A. Munck received?
William A. Munck's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Artificial Intelligence Law; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law.

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1992
Hofstra University
- 1989
B.S. Computer Science
Hofstra University
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Artificial Intelligence Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Dallas 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth by D CEO
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters 2003 – 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Alumni, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Leader, Texas Lawyer, 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — IP Star, Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, 2019-2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — IAM Patent 1000 Recommended Professional 2020-2023
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1994

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