Albert is founder of Soler Legal LLC and represents a variety of clients, including businesses, individuals, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, in commercial and business transactions, litigation, intellectual property, licensing, marketing, internet, and other areas. Albert regularly counsels clients in the music, fashion, art, and entertainment industries. Representative matters include breach of contract and commercial disputes, federal and state unfair competition, defamation, product disparagement, prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights worldwide, licensing and merchandising collaborations between prominent fashion designers, pop-stars, and iconic brands; global enforcement of intellectual property rights, negotiation of music, publishing, and recording deals, and general civil and intellectual property litigation.
Albert regularly appears on television and radio as a legal analyst, including Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia where Albert covered the Bill Cosby trial and Pedro Biaggi's live radio show Encendio, and is also a frequent speaker on expert panels and forums. Albert also serves as a business consultant to entrepreneurs and companies across many industries.
Prior to forming Soler Legal, Albert was a litigation attorney at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious law firms. Albert’s practice included corporate, commercial and securities litigation, intellectual property prosecution, enforcement, and protection, as well as investigations by governmental and regulatory agencies. Representative engagements included advising pharmaceutical companies in breach of contract suits, defending an international beverage giant in a breach of contract suit, representing an international bank in connection with inquiries by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York State Attorney General's Office, and represented a global oil services company in connection with internal investigations and compliance reviews.
Albert received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1997 and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2003. Albert is fluent in English and Spanish and is a member of the New York State Bar, the Pennsylvania State Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Practice areas
Albert brings legal insight, business acumen, and real-world experience necessary to enforce clients' intellectual property rights (trademark, copyright, patents) for brands, logos, company names, product designs, domain names, trade dress & packaging, slogans, inventions, and more. Albert routinely handles intellectual property matters domestically and abroad for fashion designers, artists, manufacturers, service providers, retail shops, musicians, studios, and others.
Albert provides excellence in counseling in civil litigation and dispute resolution in a variety of civil matters including business disputes, trademark and copyright infringement litigation, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, and proceedings before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Soler Legal LLC
76 E. Euclid Ave.
Suite 101
Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
Soler Legal LLC
225 Broadway, Suite 1405
New York, NY, 10007
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2018 | 02/28/2022 |
PA | Active | 2009 | 03/15/2022 |
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2004 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 58 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice Litigation | Avvo | 2015 |
Commitment to Pro Bono | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | 2008 |
Commitment to Pro Bono | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | 2007 |
Commitment to Pro Bono | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Soler Legal LLC | 2017 - Present |
Partner | Soler & Partners LLP | 2010 - Present |
Litigation Associate | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP | 2003 - 2010 |
Summer Judicial Extern | Judge Stephen V. Wilson (U.S.D.C, Central District of California) | 2001 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Hispanic National Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Soler Legal Website | Soler Legal Blog | 2016 |
Securities Litigation Report | Recent Trends in Class Certification Standards - From Eisen to Enron (Co-Author) | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Pennsylvania Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of California - Los Angeles | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Expert Panel (CLE) | Mitigating Risks of Defamation Lawsuits | 2016 |
Legal Issue in Technology and Emerging Marketplaces | University of Pennsylvania Law School Symposium | 2016 |
Monthly Member Presentations | Immigration Trends | 2015 |
West Philadelphia High School | Criminal Procedure and Law | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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JD Fine & Company v. Sim et. al. (1:15-cv-2761) (E.D.N.Y. 2015) | Pending |
Converse Inc. v. Brian Lichtenberg LLC et. al., 14 Civ. 5981 (RRM) (E.D.N.Y Oct. 14, 2014) | Positive Resolution |
Converse Inc. v. Brian Lichtenberg LLC et. al. - ITC Proceeding 2014 | Positive Resolution |
Stuff 4 Multiples LLC et. al. v. Twingo LLC et. al., No. 15 Civ. 03594 (RWS) (S.D.N.Y May 7, 2015) | Positive Resolution |
Deutch Trust v. Michaels (Arbitration, 2015) | Pending |
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Hui Zeng, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 19, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Hnot,, Business Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
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Albert is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Hui Zeng, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 19, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Hnot,, Business Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
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Albert is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Noah Peterson, Business Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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Mr. Soler is an excellent business attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
John Sommers, Intellectual property Attorney on Dec 20, 2015
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Albert Soler is a great attorney. He is professional, aggressive, and knowledgeable. I have referred many clients to him in the areas of intellectual property as well as licensing and merchandising. I have known Albert professionally for many years and I highly recommend his legal services.
Jonathan Schulman, Litigation Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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Excellent attorney, very sharp! I have known and worked with Albert for 12 years and believe he is qualified and well seasoned litigator.
Joel Ruffini, Litigation Attorney on Sep 30, 2015
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Albert is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney with vast experience in complicated matters especially in entertainment and intellectual property areas.
Steven Marsh, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 28, 2015
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Albert is a thorough and knowledgeable attorney. He considers and explains all aspects and considerations to his clients when legal issues arise, and is great to work with in determining strategies for best outcomes. Albert is a great business and IP lawyer who is always willing to work out the details as well as the big picture to be successful.
Min Suh, Litigation Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Albert is strategic and thoughtful in his approach to litigation, and driven by his passion for client services. He has tremendous skills and experience to represent varying needs of any clients. He is ethical and trustworthy.
Michael Martin, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
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I have worked with Albert on numerous Intellectual Property matters. He serves as my go to attorney for any client matters on the East Coast. His professionalism and legal knowledge are exceptional. Albert's rates are also extremely competitive given his knowledge, experience and expertise. I strongly recommend using his services.
Mark Clay, Business Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Soler. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Getson, Business Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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I have been fortunate to formulate many good relationships while practicing law in Pennsylvania and, Alberto J. Soler, Esquire is amongst the best. Whenever my firm is contacted with any issues in areas that we do not practice such as, Commerical & Business Transactions, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Branding, and Merchandising we automatically act as a liaison to help them meet Mr. Soler. Mr. Soler is time tested to be the perfect business partner for these types of situations. In addition, when dealing with my clients and/or referrals, Mr. Soler is routinely appreciated as a sound legal mind; a constant professional; and, obtains desired results. I endorse this attorney and, his practice.
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