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Darren P. Nicholson, IP Attorney in Dallas, Texas

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Darren P. Nicholson is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on IP and Patent. Currently practicing at Burns Charest LLP.

Based in
Dallas, TEXAS
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attorney
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IP · Patent
  • Handles IP and Patent matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).

About Darren P. Nicholson: Darren P. Nicholson is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on IP and Patent. Currently practicing at Burns Charest LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Darren P. Nicholson

Darren concentrates on ip and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Darren handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Dallas, Texas

Darren takes ip matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Darren agrees to represent you.

Patent cases in Dallas, Texas

Darren takes patent matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Darren agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Darren P. Nicholson — Attorney of Texas ip experience

Darren P. Nicholson is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on IP and Patent. Currently practicing at Burns Charest LLP.

An accomplished trial lawyer, Darren Nicholson has been trying cases in state and federal courts for more than twenty years. After beginning his career at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington D.C., one of the country’s premier law firms, he returned to Dallas in 2008 and became a partner at the nationally-recognized trial boutique Sayles Werbner PC. Darren joined Burns Charest LLP in 2019 with one goal in mind – to help build one of the premier trial firms in the country.

Darren’s cases have been covered by The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg News, and other publications. Currently, he is lead counsel for Parkland and other hospitals who have filed claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who caused the opioid epidemic. His past cases include successfully representing plaintiffs in a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving business fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and commercial bribery; obtaining a multi-million dollar jury verdict against Forgent Network for breach of a patent licensing agreement; and obtaining a favorable judgment in the Texas Ranger Baseball Partners bankruptcy for breach of contract, among many others.

Just as every case is different, so is every client. Whatever the case, Darren invests the time and effort to identify the client’s objectives and to tailor an aggressive strategy to achieve them – whether trying a case, negotiating a settlement, avoiding litigation, or pursuing another option entirely.

How Darren handles ip matters

An accomplished trial lawyer, Darren Nicholson has been trying cases in state and federal courts for more than twenty years. After beginning his career at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington D.C., one of the country’s premier law firms, he returned to Dallas in 2008 and became a partner at the nationally-recognized trial boutique Sayles Werbner PC. Darren joined Burns Charest LLP in 2019 with one…

The kind of cases Darren takes

Darren reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and patent matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Darren P. Nicholson's legal education and bar admissions

  • Georgetown University

    J.D. · 2001

  • The University of Texas

    B.S. · 1997

  • The University of Texas

    B.A. · 1997

Jurisdictions

Darren's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

Darren studied at J.D. in Georgetown University, B.S. in The University of Texas, and B.A. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

Darren completed J.D. in Georgetown University, B.S. in The University of Texas, and B.A. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Darren runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Darren P. Nicholson

Darren has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2022-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, 2022-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2017-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation, 2017

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2010-2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patrick E. Higginbotham Inn of Court, Barrister 2009-2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — International Academy of Trial Lawyers award for appellate advocacy, 2001

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Darren P. Nicholson's office in Dallas

Darren's primary office is at 900 Jackson Street, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas, 75202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Burns Charest LLP

900 Jackson Street, Suite 500

Dallas, Texas 75202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Darren P. Nicholson — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Darren usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Darren charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Darren's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Darren will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Darren

Darren discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Darren confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Darren's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Darren P. Nicholson

  • How much does it cost to hire Darren for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Darren walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Darren offer a free consultation?

    Darren charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Darren's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Darren's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Darren gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Darren take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    Darren is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Darren will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Darren?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Darren will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Darren accepting new ip clients right now?

    Darren's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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