Erik A. Knockaert

Erik A. Knockaert is an experienced intellectual property lawyer based in Houston, Texas, representing clients in patent, trade secret, and complex business disputes. Erik brings 20 years of litigation experience and a strong technical background to high-stakes cases involving technology, engineering, and proprietary information across a range of industries.

Erik earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, graduating with honors and ranking in the top quarter of his class. He also holds both a B.S. and M.E. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, graduating cum laude in both degrees. His technical expertise adds significant depth to his legal representation.

Before law school, Erik worked as an engineer at Exxon, where he gained first-hand experience in industrial processes and operations. This background equips him to handle personal injury cases involving toxic torts and chemical exposure and to speak the same technical language as scientific experts in litigation.

Erik is an experienced intellectual property attorney who handles patents, licensing, and trade secret matters for innovative companies. He has led complex patent enforcement actions in the software and biotech industries, including high‑stakes disputes with Fortune 500 companies. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Erik combines hands‑on patent drafting experience with a strong litigation background to protect and enforce his clients’ IP rights.

Erik also handles personal injury and employment law cases, including wrongful death, workplace injury, and wage disputes. He brings a trial-ready approach to all matters and is known for his aggressive yet strategic litigation style. He has earned multiple “Texas Rising Star” recognitions for both patent and toxic tort litigation.

Erik A. Knockaert continues to lead complex legal matters at Schreiber | Knockaert, PLLC, combining courtroom strength with intellectual property knowledge to serve professionals, businesses, and individuals facing critical legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Litigation Attorney, Schreiber Knockaert PLLC
• Member, Houston Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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