Finding creative ways to help clients

Let me work with your team to identify and execute creative IP strategies.

Trial, litigation, IP strategies,  mediation.

Strengths

Local Counsel

Developing effective strategies requires looking several moves ahead. When you know the jurisdiction and the Court, you can better predict outcomes and develop better strategies.

Hearing and Trial Strategies

I have attended countless hearings before Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland, and significant portions of most of Judge Albright's patent trials (jury selection, opening statements, many witnesses, and closing arguments), and have had four trials before Judge Albright. I can provide your team with helpful insights.

Teamwork

I have worked with many teams of different sizes from many different law firms. My role on different teams varies. I think good teamwork is critical. Read more about my teamwork by clicking the heading of this box.

Communicating Ideas

Trials and hearings are largely about persuasion and effectively communicating ideas. Knowing your audience is key. Sometimes an outside perspective helps. I can help your team develop effective communication strategies for hearings and trials.

IP Protection Strategies

I have spent over 30 years helping clients protect their IP. Let me put my experience to work for you. Let's be creative.

Mediation

As an IP litigator for over 30 years, I have seen all types of disputes, and resolved many of them creatively. I am a quick study, I roll up my sleeves, and bring energy to the process. Let me help you resolve your disputes.

About me

Trusted, insightful, effective local counsel in Dallas, Waco, and other venues in Texas. Local knowledge is key. With over 30 years of complex litigation experience I can help you apply local knowledge to the most complex cases, be it as local counsel or an integral part of our team. I have extensive experience with both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland. Not just with patent cases, but other types of cases as well.

I have over 30 years experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property.  From very large patent lawsuits, to trademark and copyright disputes, to contentious trade secret cases, to complex licensing deals, to creative IP business strategies.  I have enjoyed working on a variety of technologies, including semiconductor, oil & gas, computer hardware, software, telecom, medical devices, among several others.

Clients say I am creative, strategic, and tenacious.

I enjoy simplifying issues, and like to communicate visually.

I am very lucky to have a wonderful wife and three grown boys.  In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, sailing, triathlons, skydiving, paragliding, kite boarding, and being a CASA volunteer.

Awards & Recognitions (partial list)

2021

Patent Lawyer of the Year

Dallas / Fort Worth Patent Law Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc.

2025

Best Law Firms
Tier 1 Ranking Dallas/Fort Worth

Dallas / Fort Worth Tier 1 Metro Ranking for Intellectual Property Litigation, Best Law Firms

2008-2024

Best Lawyers in America

The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc. (Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation-Intellectual Property, Litigation-Patent, Patent Law).

2018-2024

Chambers USA Ranked in IP

Chambers USA by Chambers and Partners (Intellectual Property).

Contact

214-444-8869

Max@CiccarelliLawFirm.com

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Offices

Dallas

750 N. St. Paul St, Suite 200
Dallas, Texas 75201

Waco

100 N. 6th Street, Suite 502
Waco, Texas 76701

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