Outside of work, my two favorite things are in the picture above. I am extremely fortunate to have a supportive wife who understands the time committment necessary to effectively represnt businesses and individuals in complex litigation.
My primary areas of focus are business, franchise and intellectual property litigation. We represent plaintiffs and defendants and feel equally comfortable and competent on either side of the v.
In our free time, we enjoy attending music and sporting events and travelling. My wife is a wine sommelier which adds a unique perspective to our travels and allows us to meet interesting wine producers all over the world.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2001 | 11/10/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best of the Bar | Birmingham Business Journal | 2014 |
Best of Bar - Entertainment Law | Birmingham Bar Association | 2014 |
Best of Bar - Entertainment Law | Birmingham Bar Association | 2012 |
Rising Star | B-Metro | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Leak & Douglas, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Samford University | 2012 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | University Of Alabama | 2011 - 2012 |
Partner | Friedman, Dazzio, Zulanas & Bowling PC | 2001 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Alabama State Bar | Committee Member - Intellectual Property Section | 2013 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Intellectual Property, Entertainment and Sports Law Newsletter of the Alabama State Bar | Growing Opportunities in Entertainment Law | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Auburn University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Monthly Meeting | Intellectual Property and Social Media: What Everyone Should Know | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Willis v. UFL Team Virginia, LLC | Confidential Settlement. |
AFC Franchising, LLC | Confidential Settlement. |
Acoustic Artistry | Confidential Settlement. |
Guthries Franchising, Inc. v. Tender Dippers, Inc. | Temporary Restraining Order and Confidential Settlement. |
Taylor Hicks v. Baldwin Entertainment, Inc. | Temporary Restraining Order and Confidential Settlement. |
Matthew Conn, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have been working with Mike for years on a variety of civil litigation and intellectual property matters. In every instance, Mike exhibits the professionalism, skill and dedication that you look for when selecting legal counsel.
William Hasty, Litigation Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mike on many matters. Smart efficient responsive and tenacious. The best. Bill Hasty
Zachary Peagler, Business Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mike. He has handled matters of high importance for many of my clients and always achieved successful results.
William Andrews, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mike is one of the most intelligent and confident lawyers I know. If you have a unique problem, he is your man.