
We are the difference
MWM represents clients who dream big. Visionaries from garage start-ups to Fortune 50 companies rely on us for solutions to their business challenges.
Meet a group of our Houston IP attorneys serving clients in patent, trademark, and copyright legal matters and disputes and forging new paths in biotech, telecom, oil & gas, energy, and more.
Munck Wilson Mandala is fortunate to have offices in all of the key hubs of Texas, including Houston where four lateral hires (Merritt Westcott, Steve Spears, TaeRa Franklin, and Jesus Cano) have amplified our services in commercial litigation, intellectual property, patent prosecution, patent litigation, and a wide variety of industries, including biotech, telecom, life sciences, health care, energy, and oil & gas. The Houston office hosts clients annually for special events at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Astro games, and other local events. The attorneys and staff in Houston are often part of larger teams that combine MWM attorneys from Los Angeles, South Florida, Dallas, and Austin to bring the best legal minds together for client and industry-focused teams.
Make sure you check out our office page to learn about all the MWM offices and where we are located.
Recognition for excellence
Munck Wilson Mandala consistently earns recognition for outstanding legal work and firm culture. We are tremendously proud of our honors and recognition in transactional law and bet-the-company litigation as well as a best workplace.




What the industry says
“Munck Wilson Mandala provides excelled work product, quick responses, and they work with us to be cost effective. Partners David Doyle, Jake LaCombe, and Keith Harden are very knowledgeable and easy to work with.”
-Tom George, Head of IP – Samsung Research Amercia
“Randy Ray and Susan Hogan were instrumental in our process. The team is both strategic and detailed, as well as very experienced.”
-Collin Jones, President, Resi Media
Careers
Munck Wilson Mandala has created an exceptional workplace with a vibrant culture, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits. We offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages that reward all team members for client satisfaction, individual performance, and firm development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
“We wanted to build a law firm around technology clients. We saw the potential in Texas and the rest is history.”
-Bill Munck, 25 year anniversary of MWM
Highlights
40% Female Attorneys
50+ STEM Degrees
Offices in Tech Hubs throughout the U.S.
Award Winning Trial Lawyers
Award Winning Transactional Lawyers
Competitive Fee Structures
Diverse, Inclusive, and Family Friendly Culture
Extensive Network of Foreign Associates and Counsel Around the World
Ranked a 2021 Texas Regional Powerhouse by Law360
Ranked a Best Law Firm in 21 practice areas