Anthony J. "Tony" Magee

Anthony J. Magee: Litigation Attorney Specializing in Intellectual Property and Complex Commercial Disputes

Anthony J. “Tony” Magee is a highly respected and experienced litigation attorney offering comprehensive legal counsel across a broad range of complex disputes. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Magee brings a unique blend of international expertise and a deep understanding of the intricacies of technology, intellectual property, and business law. Originally an Oxford-educated barrister practicing in London for nine years, Mr. Magee transitioned his exceptional legal skills and strategic thinking to Dallas, Texas, in 1993, where he has established a distinguished practice focused on intellectual property litigation and complex commercial disputes on both the plaintiff and defense sides. His commitment to meticulous research, strategic advocacy, and achieving optimal outcomes for his clients has earned him a reputation as a leading legal strategist.

Mr. Magee’s expertise spans numerous specialized areas, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, theft of trade secrets, and software licensing disputes. He possesses a particularly strong background in technology-related litigation, having represented clients in disputes involving a diverse portfolio of innovative products and technologies, including telecommunications systems (including inmate telephone systems), medical devices, satellite radio, cable modems, semiconductor manufacture, email-to-fax technology, automated document processing technology, standardized markup language editing, and healthcare management systems. His experience extends beyond technology to encompass large-scale information technology outsourcing contracts and numerous business disputes, including complex arbitrations related to contractual and trade secrecy disputes concerning professional sports teams and litigation involving real estate, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and auction rate securities. Mr. Magee’s understanding of sophisticated legal issues and his ability to navigate intricate business environments make him an invaluable asset to clients facing significant legal challenges.

Practice Areas

• Intellectual Property Litigation: Mr. Magee specializes in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights through aggressive litigation strategies, encompassing patent, trademark, and copyright disputes.
• Commercial Litigation: He has extensive experience handling a wide variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, and business torts.
• Litigation - Patent: Leveraging his deep knowledge of patent law, he expertly defends or pursues patent claims, providing strategic guidance throughout the litigation process.
• Litigation - Intellectual Property: Mr. Magee’s broad IP litigation experience covers a vast range of intellectual property rights and disputes.
• Litigation - Trade Secrets: Protecting confidential business information through robust trade secret litigation strategies.

Education & Credentials

• Oxford University, U.K., Jurisprudence, with honors, 1980
• Oxford University, U.K., M.A., 1984
• U.S. District Courts for the for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas - Admitted, 1993
• State Bar of Texas - Admitted, 1993
• Bar of England and Wales - Practiced, 1984-1993

Awards & Recognition

• Texas' Top Rated Lawyers by ALM and Martindale-Hubbell
• Texas' Best Lawyers
• Best Lawyers in America
• AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Texas Super Lawyers (2013-2017)
• Thomson Reuters, Best Lawyers in America (2012-2018) – Patent Litigation & Intellectual Property Litigation
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2012

Mr. Magee’s commitment to delivering superior legal representation is further reinforced by his affiliations with prestigious legal organizations, including recognition in Best Attorney USA since 2012 and numerous