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Colleen McKnight

Founder & Trial attorney 
Strategic. tenacious. Personally Invested.

Your Business Deserves More Than a Lawyer. It Deserves a Legal Ally.


I help business leaders protect what they’re building, through litigation when necessary, and legal strategy whenever possible.

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My clients are founders, executives, and professionals navigating legal decisions with real consequences. They’re not looking for generic answers. They want tailored strategy, clear communication, and an advocate who understands the stakes.

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That’s the standard I’ve built McKnight Law PLLC on.

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About My Practice


I founded McKnight Law after over a decade in high-stakes commercial litigation, including years at one of the nation’s top firms. There, I represented large corporations in complex disputes. Today, I offer that same level of excellence to clients who want hands-on representation, not just a name on a pleading.

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Whether I’m leading a trial team, crafting a demand letter to resolve a dispute early, or advising clients on risk prevention, I bring strategic clarity and a results-driven mindset.

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Representative Experience

 

  • Lead counsel in state, federal, and arbitration forums,

  • Prosecuted and defended multi-million-dollar business and partnership disputes.

  • Represented executives, entrepreneurs, and companies in energy, healthcare, media, and hospitality.

  • Secured favorable outcomes at every stage—early resolution, dispositive motion, and trial.​

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What Clients Appreciate

  • A calm, steady presence—even in contentious litigation

  • Thoughtful, business-aligned strategy

  • Clear, responsive communication

  • Respect for the client’s time, budget, and bottom line

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ADMISSIONS

Texas

 

North Dakota
 

US District Court for Southern District of Texas

US District Court for the Western District of Texas

US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

 

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
 

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

PRIOR EXPERINCE



     Hogan Lovells US LLP 

     2011 - 2016 
 

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     Foley & Lardner LLP

     2016 - 2023

HONORS

Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2021-2025

Board President, The Riverside Project 2023-Present

National Board Member, Maverick PAC, 2022-Present 


 

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EDUCATION

University of Texas School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 20ll, with honors


Texas Wesleyan University,
Dual Degree Recipient
Bachelor of Arts
Vocal Music Performance (2007) Rhetoric (2008)
both degrees, sum
ma cum laude 


 

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