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Thomas M. Melsheimer
Thomas M. Melsheimer
Partner
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6401
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Partner

  • Dallas
Dan Webb
Dan Webb
Partner
  • Chicago
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+1 312-558-5856
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Partner

  • Chicago
James P.  Smith III
James P. Smith III
Partner
  • New York
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+1 212-294-4633
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Partner

  • New York
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Capabilities 87 results

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Litigation/Trials

Trial skills matter—even in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of a courtroom. Winston has built a reputation as a trial lawyers’ firm, featuring seasoned litigators who leverage extensive courtroom experience to meet our clients’ business and legal objectives. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—provides our clients with tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries, as well as a substantial likelihood of a favorable resolution if, and when, they go to trial....Read more

Industry

Insurance

Insurance plays an essential role in risk mitigation for financial services companies. As risks evolve, questions often arise concerning the scope of insurance coverage and the interpretation and application of policy provisions. Winston’s insurance lawyers provide companies with best-in-class advice, corporate and transactional counsel, and, if need be, litigation defense in high-stakes coverage disputes and class actions. We have achieved excellent outcomes for our clients in matters involving a wide variety of insurance policies and claims, including cybersecurity, travel, long-term care, and annuities, among others. Moreover, we have experience in emerging issues and industries, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, both of which present insurers with a unique and complicated set of risks and opportunities....Read more

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Appellate & Critical Motions

Our nationally recognized Appellate & Critical Motions (ACM) Practice delivers sophisticated legal advocacy and analysis before trial, at trial, and on appeal. From state trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, our ACM attorneys identify, preserve, and present the critical legal issues that can make the difference between winning and losing....Read more

Experience 429 results

Experience

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November 26, 2025

Winston & Strawn Represented CFS Brands in its Acquisition of Cornerstone Foodservice Group

Winston represented CFS Brands, a portfolio company of TJC, in its acquisition of Cornerstone Foodservice Group, a global leader in foodservice equipment serving both front and back-of-house applications....Read more

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November 12, 2025

Minto Communities, LLC's Sale of Land in the City of Daytona Beach, Florida

Winston & Strawn represented Minto Communities, LLC, a leading homebuilder in the United States, in connection with the sale of a parcel of land located in the City of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida to a nonprofit entity.  ...Read more

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November 7, 2025

Precision Aviation Group - Acquisition of Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services

A team led by Austin Leach and Justin Levy represented Precision Aviation Group (PAG) in its acquisition of H.E.R.O.S., a premier Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine MRO provider, and its affiliate, Hye-Tech Manufacturing. ...Read more
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Insights & News 5,255 results

Recognitions

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December 9, 2025

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Less Than 1 Min Read

Jeffrey Kessler Named to Sports Business Journal: Influence 125 – The Most Influential People in Sports Business For The Past 25 Years

Winston & Strawn partner Jeffrey Kessler has been named to Sports Business Journal’s Influence 125 - The Most Influential People in Sports Business For The Past 25 Years. This list is a prestigious tribute to the trailblazers who didn’t just keep pace with change, they set it. From pioneering founders and high-stakes dealmakers to brand architects and media moguls, these 125 have reshaped the multibillion-dollar sports economy across every sector: sponsorship, tech, media, venues, events, agencies, and leagues. Sports Business Journal has chronicled the rapid evolution of the sports industry for nearly three decades, an era defined by bold visionaries, transformational leadership and the relentless pursuit of innovation....Read more

Tax Impacts

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December 4, 2025

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Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews (FAIR) Act and Tax Court Improvement Act Passed by House of Representatives

On December 1, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two significant pieces of bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming tax administration and judicial review: the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews (FAIR) Act (H.R. 5346) and the Tax Court Improvement Act (H.R. 5349).

The Reg E Reader

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December 3, 2025

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The Status of The CFPB: A Year-End Review

The Reg E Reader features insights from Winston & Strawn’s multidisciplinary Consumer Financial Services Group on legal and enforcement developments related to Regulation E. The blog provides guidance and best practices for those who must remain compliant with the complex, evolving requirements of the regulation. In this blog post, Caitlin Mandel, Arman Aboutorabi, and Sydney Alexandra Rose provide a year-end review on the status of the CFPB, highlighting recent news, rulemaking activities, and hints toward the agency's future heading into 2026.

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Other Results 71 results

Law Glossary

What Is the Patent Trial and Appeal Board?

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is a tribunal within U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The PTAB oversees trial proceedings, namely: inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), covered business method (CBM) review, and derivation proceedings. The Board also hears appeals from adverse patentability decisions by patent examiners in original applications, reissues, and reexaminations. And, while phasing out since the passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) in 2011, the PTAB is also responsible for deciding interferences. The PTAB was previously referred to as the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences and was renamed by the AIA....Read more

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Law Glossary

What Is an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?

An inter partes review of a patent is a type of administrative trial proceeding. Inter partes review became available in 2012 and replaced inter partes reexamination as a way to challenge patentability at the Patent Office. Any person who is not the owner of a patent can file a petition for a review of a patent. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) will act on the petition either instituting a trial or denying institution of a trial. This will occur a little over six months after the petition is filed. If trial is instituted, the proceeding will, with some limited exceptions, be resolved within one year....Read more
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