Brian A. Hall

Brian A. Hall

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Internet, Trademark Infringement ... +4 more

600 Congress Avenue, 14th Floor, Austin, TX

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 25%

Legal protection of intangible property in the on-line world, including brand names, original authorship and innovative ideas.

19 years

25%
Internet 20%

Legal services and representation for nternet matters including website development, e-commerce, domain name matters, and all other internet legal issues and needs,

19 years

20%
Trademark Infringement 20%

Legal services that including monitoring, filing and protection of trademarks, responding to trademark infringement letters, drafting of infringement notice letters and representation for complex trademark infringement litigation in all states.

19 years

20%
Copyright Infringement 10%

Copyright infringement legal services available for such items as music, books, photograph and other sources that include notice letters to the infringer, responding to copyright infringement letterse and filing of lawsuits against those infringing on your protected copyrighted property in all states.

19 years

10%
Trademark Application 10%

Trademark legal services that include assessment to ensure trademark registration to be successful, identification of proper filing class, preparation and filing of trademark application with the USPTO.

19 years

10%
Copyright Application 5%

Copyright licensing and application legal services available for such items as music, books, photograph and other sources to ensure that you have control over what other individuals are doing with your copyrighted property. Legal ervices include from assessment for success licensing to the completion and property filing of copyright application.

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Traverse Legal, PLC d/b/a Hall Law

600 Congress Avenue, 14th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701

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Brian A. Hall's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matt | January 18, 2015

Highly recommend Brian Hall - Truly an expert

I've worked with Brian for 5+ years as our company has grown from 5 people to 45. Brian is more than "just" an attorney and is a trusted advisor to our firm. In additional to quickly and competently handling any issue we have related to internet law, Brian has kept us in the loop on upcoming changes ...and gives sound advice that has helped us protect our brand. I wish every attorney was as competent as Brian.

Posted by Rita | December 15, 2014

Cybersquatting Issue Resolved, Trademarks Registered and Brand Name Secured

I found Brian Hall online when our company in Chicago was a victim of cybersquatting by a party outside of the United States. We could not have made a better choice. We were concerned that because this was in international issue, we would have no recourse. In addition to being an expert in this ar...ea of law, Brian was fast, efficient and laser-focused. Within days, the problem was resolved to our benefit and complete satisfaction. Brian did not stop there. He asked if our logos and trademarks were up-to-date. They were not. Some of our trademarks had lapsed; others were never registered. He was instrumental in ensuring that all our logos and trademarks were properly registered in the U.S. and in Mexico. This was absolutely critical to securing our brand names. Finally, Brian suggested that we have a signed agreement with our network of distributors, and he provided us with an excellent distributor agreement that clearly defines the responsibilities of both parties. I highly recommend working with Brian Hall. He not only took care of our immediate domain name problem, he focused our attention on other aspects of securing our rights to our brand and positioned our company for the future.

Posted by Tony | December 8, 2014

A highly recommended internet and domain lawyer

Brian initially helped me with a web domain trademark infringement case. Once I discovered how knowledgable he is around internet and domain law, I decided to exclusively work with him for all legal matters for my online publishing company and software companies. He's a super sharp guy, who's quick t...o get things done on time and within budget. I highly recommend him. understanding . He's a super sharp guy who's quick to get things done on time and within budget.

Posted by Sean | October 22, 2010

Big city, big firm quality work in a small town

I was originally referred to Brian by a friend that told me Brian was one of the smartest guys he knew. I learned that he was a specialist in the fields of IP Protection and innovative law practices, and also had a very good understanding of internet marketin, domain names, and the issues currently ...affecting all companies who value their placement within the world wide web. Since originally using Brian just for trademark assistance and filings, we've since expanded to use him and his firm for patent work, contract manufacturing agreements, sub-contractor contracts, litigation prevention, complex business opportunity agreements, and much more. I love that I can go to Brian for just about anything, and if he can't handle it (which is rare, but one example is in-depth franchise law), he'll refer me elsewhere. His prices are incredibly fair (half the rates of similar lawyers in Los Angeles (where I live) and his quality likely surpasses the attorneys at the big firms. Why? He cares about his clients and really cares about his reputation. He comes from a relatively small firm and a small town but he has huge ambitions and bigtime knowledge. For us, it's the perfect fit. Our business has only increased in value since hiring Brian and I'm happy to say we're getting a damn good deal. You'll be fortunate to work with him.

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Brian A. Hall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Patti

Trademark infringement lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very gifted young lawyer, who performs at a level far beyond those of his peers. He is extremely smart and articulate and can be trusted to handle highly complex and sensitive matters"

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John Di Giacomo

Internet lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Brian is an excellent litigator and, when a case is in his hands, everyone in our firm knows that what needs to be done is, in fact, going to be done. He clearly and accurately provides clients with their legal and non-legal options, and he always looks at a legal issue from a return on legal investment perspective. He always sees the forest from the trees and never loses sight of the client's long-term goal, but at the same time he is incredibly detailed and diligent--a combination that is extremely rare. I feel incredibly lucky to have learned the practice of law, including trademark law and Internet law, under his guidance."

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Mark Clark

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. No up and coming lawyer better in the intellectual property area."

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C. Schaefer

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Hall is an experienced IP attorney whose knowledge, tenacity and follow through make him unique. He has handled some of the largest, most complex trade secret and cybersquatting cases in the country. His dedication to client service is unparalleled. I would highly recommend Brian ."

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Anthony Patti

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John Di Giacomo

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star - Intellectual Property, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star - Intellectual Property, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Michigan Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers

2011

Michigan Rising Star - Intellectual Property 2011, SuperLawyers

2010

Michigan Rising Stars 2010, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Traverse Legal, PLC

2006 - 2007

Summer Associate, Traverse Legal, PLC

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office - MDFL in Tampa, FL

2002 - 2004

Team Leader, Accenture - Cincinnati, Ohio

Associations

2012 - Present

International Technology Law Association

Co-Chair E-Commerce Committee

2012 - Present

International Trademark Association

Committe Member, Non-Profit Committee

2012 - Present

Michigan State University College of Law - Alumni Association

President-Elect

2010 - Present

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Council Member

2009 - Present

Rotary Club of Traverse City

Member

2009 - Present

Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Michigan

Committee Member

2009 - Present

IT Law Section of State Bar of Michigan

Council Member

2009 - Present

International Trademark Association (INTA)

Member

2009 - Present

International Technology Law Association

Member

2008 - Present

United Way of Northwest Michigan

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Michigan State University College of Law - Alumni Association

Board of Directors

2009 - 2010

Standing Committee on Publications and Website Advisory for the State Bar of Michigan

Committee Member

2009 - 2010

State Bar of Michigan Standing Committee on Publications

Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mass Tort

Approximately a combined amount of $3 million dollars in settlement for our clients.

False Advertising

Settlement between the parties.

Cybersquatting

Still litigating.

Trade Secret/Breach of Contract

Still Litigating.

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Education

2014

Northwestern University

Verified Certificate

2007

Michigan State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

Miami University of Ohio

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Cyberlaw Leadership Summit

Trials and Tribulations of Domain Name Litigation

2012

2009

Center For Competitive Management

Revenue Per Lawyer: Increasing Profitability in a Down Economy

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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