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Howell Griffith O'Rear

Howell Griffith O'Rear

also known as Howell O'Rear

5.0
3 reviews
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Construction & Development, Copyright Infringement ... +6 more

2209 Crestmoor Rd., Suite 310, Nashville, TN

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About Howell

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Litigation 30%

Disputes are inevitable. Whether you have been sued, or if you need to assert your rights, McInteer & O’Rear PLC is here to help. We will resolve disputes without a lawsuit, but when such proceedings become necessary, we have the focus and experience to litigate a matter until final resolution. We have handled a wide-variety of litigation, for individuals and companies, in cases ranging from breach of contract actions to the defense of individuals in small-claims court. We have extensive exp

19 years

30%
Construction and Development 12%

19 years

12%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

At McInteer & O'Rear PLC, we provide individuals and businesses with a broad spectrum of legal services in multiple areas of corporate law and contract negotiation, including advice and documentation relating to such corporate organizational and governance issues; stockholder and operating agreements; employment and employee equity compensation agreements; and intellectual property licensing. Because of our extensive litigation experience, so we structure contracts toward in a manner that avoid

19 years

10%
Copyright Infringement 10%

Howell has a significant amount of experience in copyright and music business law. He has litigated several high-profile copyright and music-business disputes in state and federal courts in Nashville.

19 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Because many individuals and businesses hold real estate asset investments, whether through lending, leasing or ownership of property, disputes within the real estate industry are constant. At McInteer & O'Rear, we have experience litigating various real estate matters, including commercial lease disputes, disputes regarding contracts, and lease enforcement actions.

19 years

10%
Trademark Infringement 10%

Trademark issues exist for every business. McInteer & O’Rear PLC will aggressively, yet resourcefully, enforce our clients’ trademark rights through a variety of means, ranging from developing enforcement procedures to protect their trademark rights to litigation and trial.

19 years

10%
Trademark Application 8%

In addition to prosecuting and defending contested claims, Howell provide's counseling on trademark and trade dress issues, including advice on clearance of proposed trademarks. Howell also prepares and prosecutes trademark applications on the state and federal level.

19 years

8%
Intellectual Property 5%

19 years

5%
Internet 5%

19 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 16 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2009

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Howell O'Rear

2209 Crestmoor Rd., Suite 310, Nashville, TN, 37215

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Howell Griffith O'Rear's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Intellectual Property (3) Business (2) Trademark Application (2) Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (2) Practice Area Knowledge (2) Case Results (1) Cost of Services (1) General Knowledge (1) Recommendation (1)

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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Business Dispute

Howell and his firm represented my small business in a business dispute in federal court. They fought hard for me to protect my intellectual property. Howell was very responsive and went above and beyond to help me understand the legal process. Highly recommend.

Posted by Entrepreneur/Business Owner | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Advice

For the past few years, Howell and his firm have advised and represented my business in a variety of trademark, copyright and IP matters. They have been extremely helpful and have worked with me to achieve my focused goals. Howell and his firm have given me sound advice and support. They have helped ...me understand various aspects of IP and have worked efficiently and effectively in the trademark application process. They have also advised me when IP applications are not necessary or possible, thus helping me avoid spending unnecessary money on IP, while also securing essential IP where possible, giving me peace of mind as I move my businesses forward.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment, Trademark, Best Lawyers

2023

Lawyer of the Year (Litigation - Intellectual Property), Best Lawyers

2022

Mid-South Super Lawyer Business Litigation, Super Lawyers

2022

Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment, Trademark, Best Lawyers

2021

Business Litigation, Super Lawyer Mid-South

2021

Best Lawyers IP Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer Mid South, Super Lawyers

2020

Lawyer of the Year - Intellectual Property Litigation, Best Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyers IP Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyers IP Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2018

Tennessee Top 100 High Stakes Litigator, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Copyright Law; Litigation - IP; Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

IP Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2016

IP Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

IP Litigation, Copyright, Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers

2014

Litigation IP & Music, Best Lawyers

2013

Litigation IP, Best Lawyers

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, McInteer & O'Rear

2007 - 2013

Attorney, Riley & Jacobson

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Nashville Bar Association

Member

Alabama Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2020

SXSW Conference

Advisory Board

Sample of Legal Cases

Raley v. Brinkman

Court awarded over $2million to our client

Gayngs LLC v. CJ Starbuses, Inc.

Obtained jury verdict in favor of client on all counts.

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Education

2007

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Future of What Podcast Podcast Inteview - Spotify Royalty Lawsuit

2015

SXSW 2015 Music Data Panel

2014

2013

2013

Alabama State Bar Right of Publicity

Publications

2016

2016

2016

American Songwriter (print and online) Legal Corner: Is David Lowery Suing Spotify On Your Behalf?

2016

The Future of What (Podcast) Spotify Royalty Panel

2014

2014

2014

2013

2013

American Songwriter Enforcing Your Rights

2013

2011

2010

2010

Languages

English

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