Chris Patton

 Chris Patton is a partner with the law firm of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP in Dallas. He is a commercial litigator who helps businesses resolve high-stakes disputes with a strategic, disciplined, and trial-tested approach. Licensed in Texas and New York, he specializes in litigation for businesses ranging from startups to multinational corporations, with a particular focus on antitrust, contract disputes, trade secrets, intellectual property, and business torts. He has successfully guided companies through complex legal disputes, securing courtroom victories and favorable resolutions that protect their business interests.

Patton has shared his expertise through various avenues, including publishing the practice guide Texas Trade Secret Litigation and teaching as an adjunct professor of antitrust law at SMU Law School. He is also a frequent contributor to the ABA’s Litigation Journal, writing on key developments in commercial litigation, trial strategy, and legal history. He has earned multiple accolades from Best Lawyers, D Magazine, Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation.

Before joining LPHS, Patton practiced commercial litigation at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York where he represented global banks, investment firms, and technology companies in complex commercial and securities litigation.

Patton earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his JD from George Washington University Law School. A lifelong musician and multi-instrumentalist, he brings an ear for detail and improvisational thinking to his litigation practice.