Business Details
Specialized Litigation Representation in Texas
The Roth Law Firm has built its reputation on a foundation of trust, dependability, and a relentless focus on achieving client objectives. For nearly two decades, we have maintained a boutique structure to ensure specialized expertise in litigation, concentrating on intellectual property, product liability, and commercial disputes. Our attorneys have secured over $2.5 billion in judgments and settlements for plaintiffs while delivering efficient defense strategies that streamline litigation. With deep roots in the Eastern District of Texas, we leverage intimate knowledge of local rules and judicial preferences to provide strategic advantages in complex cases. Our team combines decades of trial experience with a commitment to personalized service, serving as both trial counsel and local counsel for national and international clients.This focused approach has established us as leaders in the Marshall division, recognized for handling high-stakes cases that shape litigation trends. We prioritize practical solutions over procedural delays, adhering to strict deadlines and local practices that define the Eastern District's rocket docket reputation. Our attorneys' involvement in landmark cases, including early asbestos litigation and billion-dollar patent disputes, underscores our ability to navigate both emerging and established legal challenges. This combination of specialization, local insight, and trial prowess defines our client-centric philosophy.
Services
Product Liability
Intellectual Property
Local Counsel
Commercial Litigation
Patent Infringement
Highlights and features
- Decades of specialized litigation experience in Eastern District court procedures
- Proven track record in billion-dollar patent and product liability cases
- Active participation in shaping local federal court practices
- Efficient case management aligned with Texas' rocket docket reputation
- Direct attorney access for tailored litigation strategies
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
Services
Product Liability
Our product liability practice handles complex claims involving defective products, focusing on early case assessment and strategic motion practice. We represent manufacturers and insurers in high-exposure cases, leveraging local court expertise to minimize litigation delays. Our approach combines technical analysis with courtroom readiness to achieve favorable settlements or verdicts.
Intellectual Property
We specialize in patent infringement cases and trademark disputes within the Eastern District's rocket docket system. Our attorneys have represented major technology companies like Texas Instruments in dozens of cases, developing deep familiarity with technical evidence presentation and accelerated trial schedules. This specialization ensures effective representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in IP matters.
Local Counsel
As experienced local counsel, we guide out-of-state attorneys through Eastern District procedures, including pleading requirements and discovery protocols. Our services include court filing management, scheduling conference attendance, and strategic advice on judicial preferences. This support helps national firms meet strict deadlines while maintaining procedural compliance in complex litigation.
Commercial Litigation
We handle business conflicts involving contract disputes, antitrust issues, and economic torts under Texas law. Our approach emphasizes early case evaluation and alternative dispute resolution while maintaining full trial readiness. The firm's experience with commercial cases in multiple Eastern District divisions provides valuable insights into regional judicial tendencies and procedural expectations.
Patent Infringement
Our patent litigation practice focuses on the Eastern District's specialized docket, where we've represented major corporations in infringement claims. We provide venue strategy, technical evidence preparation, and trial execution tailored to this jurisdiction's unique procedures. This experience extends to both plaintiff and defense representations across various technology sectors.
People
Carl R. Roth
Founder & Lead Litigation Counsel
With over 44 years of trial experience, Carl Roth has tried 300+ cases to verdict, including landmark asbestos and patent cases. He established the firm's focus on Eastern District litigation and maintains active involvement in complex matters.
Amanda A. Abraham
Attorney
A dedicated trial attorney with specialization in intellectual property matters, Amanda Abraham brings technical expertise and courtroom experience to the firm's patent litigation practice.
Todd W. Smith
Attorney
Todd W. Smith focuses on product liability defense, leveraging deep knowledge of Eastern District procedures to streamline complex litigation for national clients.
Jeff Avant
Of Counsel
Jeff Avant provides strategic guidance on commercial litigation matters, combining local court expertise with extensive trial experience in the Eastern District of Texas.
Questions
What areas of law does Roth Law Firm specialize in?
We focus exclusively on intellectual property litigation, product liability cases, and commercial disputes within the Eastern District of Texas.
Why choose Marshall, Texas for litigation?
The Eastern District's strict deadlines, predictable trial schedules, and experienced judiciary make it ideal for efficient resolution of complex cases.
What role does the firm play in multi-jurisdictional cases?
We serve as local counsel, ensuring compliance with court procedures, managing filings, and providing strategic guidance on judicial preferences.
Can you provide examples of notable cases?
Our attorneys secured a $71 million insurance bad faith verdict in Harrison County and represented Texas Instruments in landmark patent cases totaling $2.4 billion.
How does the firm handle discovery disputes?
We facilitate mandatory meet-and-confer sessions under Local Rule CV-7(h) to resolve discovery issues before court intervention becomes necessary.
