Colleen E. McKnight

PROTECTING CLIENTS’ ASSETS AND INNOVATIONS

As a full-service litigation attorney, I work with my clients to protect their intellectual property, trade secrets and property by ensuring they have the necessary contracts, policies, and safeguards in place. When disputes arise, I am hired to resolve these problems has effectively as possible. When someone or something threatens their business, I have extensive experience in taking cases to trial in state court, federal court, and arbitration.

EXTENSIVE TRIAL EXPERIENCE. I have first chair jury trial experience, federal court trial experience, and arbitration experience. I am comfortable not merely litigating a matter, but approaching the case as a trial lawyer who understands the evidence and arguments needed from day one to properly prepare for trial.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD. I quickly and effectively solve my clients’ problems, minimize their future risks, and advocate for them. My experience in resolving disputes allows me to be creative and efficient.

TRUSTED ADVICE. I view my client’s problems as my problems and zealously advocate for their business, values, and peace-of-mind. I draw on my past litigation experience and knowledge of the judges and courts to maximize efficiencies and recognize that each case has its own unique issues and challenges.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE –

I have deep and extensive experience serving clients in the energy industry, including upstream, mid-stream, and downstream oil and gas as well as oil field services. My understanding of the ins and outs of the energy space allow me to jump right into my client’s disputes with the knowledge and background to recognize the issues and contribute to the solutions.

Companies early in their life have unique challenges and concerns. I understand and have experience helping emerging businesses navigate the start-up landscape. My passion for innovation to protect business and means being a passionate and zealous advocate for emerging businesses.

My experience with healthcare companies including laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical device companies affords me insight into the regulatory challenges and specific risks that companies in the healthcare space face. Protecting healthcare innovation means not only protecting my clients but also protecting the people those innovations serve.