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Stephen James Zralek

Copyright infringement Attorney at Nashville, TN

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About Stephen

Learn Stephen’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Copyright infringement
    40%
    I am a commercial litigator, with an emphasis on social media law, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition and theft of trade secrets. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across the country.

    19 years

  2. Trademark infringement
    40%
    I am a commercial litigator, with an emphasis on social media law, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition and theft of trade secrets. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across the country.

    19 years

  3. Litigation
    20%
    I am a commercial litigator, with an emphasis on social media law, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition and theft of trade secrets. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across the country.

    26 years

Licensed for 26 years
State TN
Status Active
Acquired 1997
Updated 03/17/2023

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Posted by Josh | April 30, 2010
Accommodating, pleasant, and knowledgeable!
My small business is from out of state and turned to Stephen for help with a trademark issue. Throughout the whole process, he was very accommodating to my schedule and budget, prompt with his communication, and completely stayed on top of everything going on.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2009
Client Review
Our firm is not from the Nashville area and we needed local counsel for mediation. Mr. Zralek was referred to us by our primary counsel and to say that we were pleased with his performance is an understatement. Thanks again Stephen for your attention to detail, responsiveness and knowledge of the issues.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Member
  • Bone McAllester Norton PLLC
  • 2004 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis
  • 2002 - 2003
  • Attorney
  • Wyatt Tarrant & Combs
  • 1998 - 2002
  • Judicial Clerk
  • Hon. Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., US District Judge
  • 1997 - 1998
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Education

  • University of Tennessee College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • Xavier University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
  • 1994
  • Oxford University: Oriel College
  • Study Abroad, 1993
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • Tennessee Citizen Action v. Stand for Children
  • Unanimous dismissal
  • John C. Flood of Virginia, Inc. v. John C. Flood, Inc., 642 F.3d 1105 (D.C. Cir. 2011)
  • Specific Software Solutions, LLC v. Institute of Workcomp Advisors, LLC, 615 F. Supp. 2d 708 (M.D. Tenn. 2009)
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Associations

  • Copyright Society of the South
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Conexion Americas
  • Co-Chair of Annual Fundraiser
  • 2011 - Present
  • Conexion Americas
  • Executive Committee member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Conexion Americas
  • Chair of Fundraising Committee
  • 2010 - Present
  • Connexion Americas
  • Board Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
  • Vice Chair
  • 2009 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Copyright Litigation Committee
  • Vice Chair
  • 2008 - Present
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • International Trademark Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association, Intellectual Property Committee
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Nashville Bar Association, Intellectual Property Committee
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Nashville Bar Association, Federal Court Committee
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
  • American Bar Association Copyright Litigation Committee
  • Chair
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Family & Children's Service
  • Board Chair
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Tennessee Bar Association, Access to Justice Committee
  • Member
  • 1998 - 2000
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Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America - Copyright Law
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2015
  • Best of the Bar: Chosen by Fellow Nashville Attorneys
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • 2014
  • SuperLawyer MidSouth
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Best of the Bar: Chosen by Fellow Nashville Attorneys
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • 2013
  • SuperLawyer MidSouth
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2012
  • SuperLawyer Mid-South
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2012
  • SuperLawyer Mid-South
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2011
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2011
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Best of the Bar: Chosen by Fellow Nashville Attorneys
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • 2010
  • Best of the Bar: Copyright & Trademark Litigation
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • 2009
  • Rising Star -- Nashville Leader Under 40
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • 2008
  • Best of the Bar: Campaign Finance
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • 2007
  • Member of Class
  • Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law
  • 2007
  • Member of Class
  • Young Leaders Class, Frist Foundation
  • 1999
  • Dean's Citation for Outstanding Contributions
  • University of Tennessee
  • 1997
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Publications

  • Business Law Today (an ABA publication)
  • New Legislation Renews Conflict between Content Creators and Content Distributors (quoted in article by Jon Garon)
  • 2011
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • Examining Your Campaign Finance Options
  • 2004
  • Nashville Business Journal
  • Campaign Finance Primer for Lawyers Advising Businesses on Making Political Contributions
  • 2004
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Speaking Engagements

  • “The Ethical Campaign: Maintaining Ethics and Professionalism in Electioneering”
  • Ethical Campaigns
  • 2013
  • Your Small Business Resource: First Friday
  • Social Media
  • 2013
  • Managing a Social Media Nightmare - Panel Discussion
  • Social Media
  • 2013
  • Lipscomb University's Master of Arts Program
  • Media Law
  • 2013
  • Nashville Association of Legal Secretaries
  • The Joy and Pain of Social Media
  • 2012
  • Vanderbilt University Law School
  • Secrets of Rainmaking & Business Development
  • 2011
  • Thompson Reuters
  • How are Nashville Litigators Leveraging Technology?
  • 2011
  • Promotional Products Association of the Mid-South, Inc. Trade Show
  • Jailbirds Don't Tweet: The Smart, Sane and Legal Approach to Social Media
  • 2011
  • Nashville Bar Association, Intellectual Property Committee
  • Lessons from Righthaven in Copyright Litigation
  • 2011
  • Bone McAllester Norton PLLC Client & Friend Event
  • Embracing Technology: Using Digital, Mobile & Interactive to Creative New Revenue Streams
  • 2011
  • Nashville Bar Ass'n Federal Courts Committee
  • Advanced Topics in Federal Court Practice (Moderator & Producer)
  • 2009
  • Young Leaders Opening Class
  • Succeeding on a Non-Profit Board
  • 2008
  • NBA Intellectual Property Committee
  • E-discovery Changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • 2006
  • Davidson County Judges' Monthly Meeting
  • Campaign Finance for Judges
  • 2006
  • Campaign Finance for Corporations
  • Campaign Finance for Corporations
  • 2006
  • TN Democratic House Caucus Retreat
  • Campaign Finance: Serious Business
  • 2005
  • NBA Continuing Legal Education
  • Impolite Dinner Conversation: Let's Talk Money & Politics
  • 2005
  • Vanderbilt University Virtual School
  • How are Modern Political Campaigns Financed
  • 2004
  • Tennessee Unions
  • Campaign Finance for Unions
  • 2004
  • Tennessee Democratic Party
  • Campaign Finance Primer
  • 2004
  • Waller Lansden seminar for Employers
  • Understanding & Applying the ADA
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (3)
Endorse Stephen
Litigation Attorney | Dec 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stephen is incredibly talented and dedicated. He is a go-to resource in trademark and copyright law."
Trademark infringement Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"Stephen is an incredible resource to me when I confront issues involving intellectual property, including trademark and copyright infringement."
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Nashville Copyright infringement Lawyer Stephen James Zralek
Stephen James Zralek
Copyright infringement Attorney
Nashville, TN
Licensed for 26 years