Daniel Nathan Ballard

Also known as Dan Ballard
Daniel Nathan Ballard

10.0

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Intellectual Property
  • 20% Advertising
  • 20% Trademark Infringement
  • 10% Internet
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($225-$325/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Sacramento patent attorney and trademark, copyright, e-commerce attorney. Dan Ballard serves as outside corporate counsel for small to medium-sized businesses.... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Great job on IP advice”

Posted by: Chris, 22 days ago.

Client Review: Consulted Daniel regarding IP advice on a contract associated with a social networking startup. I was thoroughly impressed with how quickly he was... more
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5 star rating

“Simple, Informative help”

Posted by: a Copyright client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Gave me a simple yet informative feedback on wether hyperlinks are copyright infringement or not, said it's "contributory infringement"
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

19 endorsements


Frank Anthony Natoli

Mr. Ballard consistently offers well thought-out and insightful answers. He takes the time to address the relevant points and possesses a keen... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Natoli , New York (NY), 26 days ago
Dennis Morgan

Judging by Mr. Ballard's contributions here on Avvo, he is a thoughtful, precise legal thinker with expertise in various intellectual property fields,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Dennis Morgan , Los Angeles (CA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 years since Daniel Nathan Ballard was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2002 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Shareholder at Sequoia Counsel PC 2008–present
Environmental Science Officer at US Army Reserve 1998–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
California State University, Sacramento With Molecular Biology Concentration BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Student Participation Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court 2001

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Sacramento Chamber of Commerce 2008–present
Associate Member Recording Academy 2004–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 19
Answers: 3,941 Legal Answers
246 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1,723 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1,914 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
International Intellectual Property Protection Sacramento Lawyer 2009
Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's Signs Sacramento Lawyer 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Patent law Business End of Patents 2007
Digital music issues Fourth Annual Pacific Music Business Symposium 2004
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