Ethan founded the social media law firm to provide solutions to social media legal issues to businesses and start ups.
In many respects, Ethan’s legal and educational careers have paralleled the explosive growth and development of Facebook, Twitter and other social media. For the last eight years, he worked as social media law attorney, author, professor, consultant, and keynote speaker. Recognizing the need for rules of the road as social media expanded and became more entrenched in the world, Ethan serves as an advisor to leaders in both the legal and business communities as they seek to implement practical and ethical guidelines in their workplaces. According to Chambers USA, an international guide that ranks law firms and attorneys, Ethan “has developed legal skills and knowledge that exceed his years of practice.”
Practice areas
I am passionate about educating, consulting, and training on all areas relating to social media and the law.
15 years
I enjoy helping people and companies file trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
15 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 18 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2015 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Lynn Futch Most Productive Young Lawyer | Florida Bar | 2014 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 2014 |
IT Law Rising Star of the Year - Florida | Corporate INTL | 2013 |
IT Law Rising Star of the Year - Florida | Global Law Experts | 2013 |
Associte to Watch | Chambers USA | 2013 |
Top Up and Coming Attorney | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Up and Coming Attorney | Florida Trend Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Associate to Watch | Chambers USA | 2012 |
Top Up and Coming Attorney | Florida Trend Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Top Up and Coming Attorney | Florida Trend Magazine | 2010 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Put Something Back: Pro Bono Project for Holocaust Survivors | Dade County Bar Association | 2009 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Shepard Broad Law Center | 2009 |
Order of the Barristers | National Board of Governors | 2007 |
Larry Kalevitch Service Award | Student Bar Association at Nova Southeastern University | 2006 |
Dean's Recognition Scholarship | Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | The Social Media Law Firm | 2015 - Present |
Founder and President | Social Media Law and Order Education, LLC | 2014 - Present |
Associate | Richman Greer, P.A. | 2007 - 2014 |
Law Clerk | Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin | 2006 - 2007 |
Domestic Crimes Unit | Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office | 2004 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center Alumni Association Board of Directors | Vice President | 2009 - Present |
Intellectual Property Committee, Dade County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
International Trademark Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | President | 2009 - 2014 |
Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida | 2008 - 2010 |
American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 2008 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Association of Corporate Counsel | Should You Fire over Facebook? | 2014 |
Daily Business Review | Why Can’t We Be Friends–on Facebook? | 2014 |
HR Matters | Two Key Social Media Policy Best Practices | 2014 |
HR Matters | Does Your Business Need a Social Media Policy? | 2014 |
HR Matters | Creating an NLRA-Compliant Social Media Policy | 2014 |
Social Media Law and Order | Social Media Ethics Alert: Your Social Media Profile is Governed by Bar Ethics Rules | 2014 |
Social Media Law and Order | Social Media Ethics Alert: Don’t Blog or Comment About Legal Matters at your Firm | 2014 |
Social Media Law and Order | Why Every Company Needs A Social Media Policy | 2014 |
Meritas | Social Media Guide for Lawyers | 2012 |
Daily Business Review | Social Networking Sites Look Like Plunder to Attorneys | 2009 |
Trademark World | Are You Prepared? As ICANN Prepares to Release New Generic Top-Level Domains, Trademark Owners Must Prepare for the Next Wave of Cybersquatters | 2009 |
IP Law 360 | Copyright Infringment in the Music Industry: Version 6.0 | 2008 |
CABA Briefs | Cybersquatting and Its Effect on Internet Commerce | 2008 |
Burnett Honors College, University of Central Florida | Medical Malpractice Tort Reform: Analysis of the Medical Malpractice Crisis and Florida’s Legislative Solution | 2004 |
Daily Business Review | Why Can’t We Be Friends–on Facebook? | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Wealth Counsel Florida Forum | Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls when Using Social Media and Blogs to Promote Your Practice | 2014 |
Venture Law Project | Ten Things Every Startup Needs to Know About Social Media and Internet Law | 2014 |
TheLaw.TV Presents | Four Essential Tips for Attorney and Law Firm Social Media Marketing | 2014 |
The Florida Bar, Employment Law Section | Ethical Issues in Using Social Media in Employment Litigation | 2014 |
The Florida Bar Leadership Academy | Social Media and Technology for Today’s Leader | 2014 |
Social Media Law and Order | Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Attorney Social Media Marketing and Blogs | 2014 |
Nova Southeastern University Alumni Association | Should You Fire over Facebook? | 2014 |
Meritas Litigation & Labor and Employment Meeting | Should You Fire over Facebook? Managing Employee Social Media Use in the Workplace | 2014 |
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Technology Webinar Series | Social Media Marketing 101 | 2014 |
Broward Professional Alliance Meeting | Legal Implications of Using Social Media in the Hiring Process | 2014 |
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section September Luncheon | Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls when Using Social Media and Blogs to Promote Your Practice | 2014 |
Broward Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida | Ethical Issues in Using Social Media in Litigation | 2014 |
Third Annual Ethic's Seminar | Ethical Considerations in Social Networks | 2010 |
Florida Association for Women Lawyers November Membership Luncheon | Social Media: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | 2010 |
What Every Lawyer Should Know During An Economic Downtowurn | Electronic Discovery & Internet Issues | 2009 |
Student Bar Intiative | Are You Ready To Graduate? | 2009 |
South Florida Paralegal Association | Web 2.0: The Effect of Social Networking & the Internet on the Law | 2009 |
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Life of a First Year Associate | 2009 |
Nova Southeastern University | Discover Law: Its More Than You Think | 2009 |
Student Bar Initiative | Secrets to Passing the Bar Exam | 2008 |
NSU Law Open House | Alumni Panel | 2008 |
Cuban American CPA Association | Latest Intellectual Property Law Trends: Cybersquatting, Internet Electronic Discovery & Copyright Infringement | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Southern Grouts & Mortars v. 3M Corporation | Summary Judgment for 3M Corporation |
Southern Grouts & Mortars v. 3M Corporation | Summary Judgment for 3M Corporation |
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Rian Kinney, Internet Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ethan since law school. Ethan has always been an outstanding student in the legal field with leadership potential, now he has become an authority on Internet Law and social media issues. Ethan is a rare breed of attorney that has technical writing skills and has been published, as well as a captivating speaker that is often asked to inform his peers on recent developments.
Michael Wasylik, Litigation Attorney on Apr 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the chance to get to know Ethan when we both presented at a CLE session at Nova Southeastern University. Ethan is very knowledgeable about his field and has an excellent reputation in the community. In addition, he is a dynamic speaker and an excellent communicator. I would recommend anyone in South Florida with a complex commercial litigation matter give Ethan a call.
Chad Robinson, Internet Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jania Braswell, Internet Attorney on Dec 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Wall. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jason Haber, Unknown Attorney on Aug 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Blank, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Rian Kinney, Internet Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ethan since law school. Ethan has always been an outstanding student in the legal field with leadership potential, now he has become an authority on Internet Law and social media issues. Ethan is a rare breed of attorney that has technical writing skills and has been published, as well as a captivating speaker that is often asked to inform his peers on recent developments.
Chad Van Horn, Patent infringement Attorney on Aug 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ethan Wall is an excellent attorney that I refer all my Patent work to. Hardworking and honest he always gets the best results for his clients.
Michael Wasylik, Litigation Attorney on Apr 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the chance to get to know Ethan when we both presented at a CLE session at Nova Southeastern University. Ethan is very knowledgeable about his field and has an excellent reputation in the community. In addition, he is a dynamic speaker and an excellent communicator. I would recommend anyone in South Florida with a complex commercial litigation matter give Ethan a call.