09 Apr 2026
Greenberg Traurig Adds Phillip Aurentz to Dallas Litigation and Intellectual Property Team
"Greenberg Traurig adds Phillip Aurentz as a shareholder in its Dallas office to bolster its Litigation and Intellectual Property & Technology practices."
Aurentz is a first‑chair trial lawyer experienced in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex, high‑value litigation in state and federal courts. He has tried numerous cases to verdict, the majority involving technically sophisticated patent disputes with millions of dollars at stake. His trial work spans industries including computing, oilfield services, heavy equipment, medical devices, and banking. Aurentz regularly handles patent litigation, commercial disputes, business torts, contract matters, and False Claims Act cases; a significant portion of his practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, including patents, trade secrets, and other IP matters.
He joins Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder and was previously at Sidley Austin LLP. Aurentz’s work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation, IAM Patent 1000 for Texas Litigation, Legal 500, and The Best Lawyers in America. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a production gas plants project engineer.