Robert John Van Der Wall

Robert John Van Der Wall

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 50 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Cutler Bay, FL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Litigation

21511 SW 87th Court, Cutler Bay, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 50 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1975

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Robert J. Van Der Wall, P.A.

21511 SW 87th Court, Cutler Bay, FL, 33189

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Robert John Van Der Wall's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by michael perzow | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Patent Infringement

superb service

Robert through his vast experience instantly diffused a potentially explosive situation concerning an allegation of patent infringement.

Posted by Donald | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application

Professional Association

I first hired Mr. Van Der Wall in the late 1970's when wanted to file a patent on a new concept of mine. I needed to have it researched, written, and filed with the USPTO, Was impressed with his work and have since used his talents on many of the some 50 patents that have been issued to me. He is ver...y professional and talented or would not have keep the relationship going for now over 40 years. Have also consulted with him on other legal matters that he worked with me on.

Posted by Joseph | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application

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Back in 1998 when the web was still in its infancy, I was in Barranquilla Colombia searching for a patent attorney on the web. After reviewing several I decided to call Bob and was impressed by his thorough explanation of what would be involved in patenting an invention. After receiving a non discl...osure agreement, I visited him and explained what I wanted to patent. Just a few days later he had detailed information of the possibilities which he explained with no reservations as to how strong my patent would be. He was able to secure a reasonable strong patent that would enable me to proceed to develop my product and obtain a patent. This was a long process, in all from start to finish, six years, due to the intricacies of the product, but Bob forged ahead and was successful. During this process I was gratified to find that I had encountered a very personable, honest gentleman, whom you could do business with a handshake but, with who more importantly, was profoundly immersed in the patent laws. I would not hesitate to give Robert (Bob) Wan Der Wall the highest accolades recommendation to anyone seeking a professional patent attorney. Efficient, detailed, reliable, an old timer who really knows his stuff.

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Robert John Van Der Wall's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Burdette

Patent application lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Van Der Wall has a great deal of experience with patent law - both litigation and applications. Good combination."

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Charles Sacher

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is very well qualified and it has been rewarding to have had the opportunity to have worked with him."

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Edward McHale

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly knowledgable and experienced in the practice of patent, trademark and copyright law."

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Neale Poller

Patent infringement lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.In addition, I believe Mr.Van Der Wall to be well-qualified in the practice areas of business, business and commercial litigation, copyright and intellectual property matters and appeals."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2003

updated on 12/29/2015

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Robert’s comment:

“The above described discipline was a private admonishment having no suspension or other penalty for failure to write a follow up letter to a former client concerning action taken on a patent application after the attorney-client relationship ended.”

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Lawyer General, Robert J. Van Der Wall, P.A.

2000 - 2001

Partner, Stein, Schifino and Van Der Wall

1999 - 2000

Partner, Stein, Pendorf and Van Der Wall

1996 - 1999

Partner, Cesarano, Kain and Van Der Wall

1988 - 1996

Partner, Dominik, Stein, Saccocio, Colitz, and Van Der Wall

1976 - 1976

Attorney Associate, John Cyril Malloy, II

1976 - 1978

Attorney Associate, Papy, Poole, Duval, and Usich

1974 - 1976

Associate Attorney, Jack E. Dominik P.A.

Associations

Florida Bar Association

American Bar Association

Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida

Founder

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Structural Panels v. Elite Aluminum

Case resulting in a judgment in seven figures

Two's Company v. Crazy Tee's, et al

case resulting in a judgment in seven figures

Bateman v. Mnemonics

Adverse verdict for plaintiff reversed on appeal in a case representing defendants

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Education

1975

University of Miami School of Law

1963

Stevens Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engeneering

Speaking Engagements

2001

Lorman

Ex Partee Ceizure and Impoundment Procedures

1994

Seminar

Separating the wheat from the chaff - Proving copyright infringement of computer software using the Abstraction - Filtration - Comparison Test

Languages

English

Activity

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