$ 300-400 per hour
John A. Di Giacomo
About John
Biography
Mr. Di Giacomo is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree and graduated cum laude. He has a wide range of experience in the areas of domain names, Internet law, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, communications law, arbitration, Internet defamation, e-commerce, and business law.
Mr. Di Giacomo has represented clients in Internet law issues in both federal and state courts across the country, and he also has extensive experience representing both Complainant and Respondents in domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.
He holds a Bachelors of Science from Central Michigan University in philosophy and sociology where he was a member of the dean's list and Phi Sigma Tau, the International Honors Society in Philosophy.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 1 year
State: New York
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 10 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 16 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 15 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Revision Legal, PLLC
148 E. Front Street, 3rd Floor, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
John A. Di Giacomo's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
10 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (10)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014 | Libel & Slander
Defamation Case
John was excellent in all categories and we got immediate satisfaction after all the initial work was done. However, his advise, based on his experience, was even more valuable. It is refreshing to know those victimized by libel/slander/defamation by unscrupulous competitors on the Internet have so...
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent, efficient, cost effective
I had an issue with GoDaddy not releasing a domain name I owned in an old account. I tried for 2 years to resolve the issue with them to no avail. Some lawyers would not take my case since it was too small an issue. John and his team were happy to help, and with a single letter and the right contac...
Posted by William | June 26, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer
John is the best attorney I have used in quite some time.. His willingness and unique view made us victorious in a twitter lawsuit brought by a corporation.
Posted by Debra | January 14, 2013 | Business
Effective and Trustworthy
Saved my company and our reputation. I was informed by several attorney's that the review left on a website would be nearly impossible to remove. John's brilliant expertise and direct action had my case finalized it a very short time. The review was removed and a letter of apology from the poster ...
Posted by Cathy | September 28, 2012
A+ Attorney
I have had the pleasure of not only having John as an attorney on my own personal matter, but have had the pleasure of working with him professionally. He is an extremely intelligent, hard-working, understanding and top-level attorney. John has a strong business sense and offers practical solutions...
John A. Di Giacomo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I first had the pleasure of meeting John at his prior firm, where his work struck me as excellent. When he struck out on his own, the work product (of course) continued on an upward trajectory. John's work is something to be proud of. His professionalism and ethics leave nothing to be desired. Well, one desire - that he has the opportunity to inspire other lawyers to his excellence in the tangible and intangible traits that make one a credit to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John has a deep understanding of intellectual property and Internet matters. A very perceptive and insightful attorney that can digest complex legal matters while also balancing practical business considerations. Highly recommend."
"John is a talented Internet law attorney with a deep understanding of the technology and legal issues facing the clients he represents. His experience runs the gamut from leading transactions amongst top ranked web companies to advising start up companies. His litigation experience in trademark, domain name, copyright, and commercial transactions enables him to provide practical legal advice and business representation. John has been, and will continue to be, a leading attorney in the Internet law space."
Ronald Green
Intellectual property lawyer
Marc Randazza
Libel and slander lawyer
Matthew Newburg
Criminal defense lawyer
Brian Hall
Internet lawyer
C. Schaefer
Internet lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Graduated Cum Laude, Michigan State University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Revision Legal
2009 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Traverse Legal, PLC
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk, Traverse Legal, PLC
Associations
2013 - Present
pH Comedy TheaterBoard Member
2012 - Present
Traverse City Downtown Development AuthorityBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
History Center of Traverse CityBoard of Directors
2010 - 2013
Traverse City Young ProfessionalsMember
2010 - 2012
Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2013
Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Fredrickson v. Tech Results
Settled
Elegance Distributors v. American Delicacy
Won on summary judgment and award of costs and attorneys' fees
Ritlabs, SRL v. Chicago Interflash Networking
Resolved
Alliance Telemed v. Alliance Telemedicine
Settled
RitLabs, SRL v. RitLabs, Inc.
Won via bench trial
ForeWord Magazine, Inc. v. OverDrive, Inc.
Jury verdit of $74,500 + attorneys' fees
Weather Underground v. Above.com Domain Privacy
Successful
Editions Milan v Secureplus, Inc.
Successful Defense
InSight Health Corp. d/b/a Insight Imaging v. Jerry Grigoropoulos
Successful Defense
Cade v. Pallett
Settled
The Ann Wigmore Foundation v. Creative Health Institute & James Carey
Settled
John T. Unger v. Rick Wittrig/Firepitart.com
Settled
Britten Banners v. NuArt
Settled
Education
2009
Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
2005
Central Michigan University
Bachelors of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
WTCM 580 - The Ron Jolly Show
Social Media Best Practices
2013
Nightmare on IP Street
Intellectual Property Protection
2013
Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center
How to Minimize the Risks of Online Marketing and Social Media to Your Business
2010
Thriving, Not Just Surviving
A-Z: Protecting Your Business as it Grows
2010
Ethics Talk
All About the LSAT
2010
650 AM, The Kory Colt Show
Online Defamation and Reputation Management
2009
Publications
2011
Intellectual Property Magazine
New Trends in Cybersquatting Law: Domain Name Registrars May Be Held Liable for Contributory Infringement
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can Rosetta Stone sue me for up to $30,000 for a $125 counterfeit copy of their software I advertised?
09 Apr 2014
Q&A
Similar brand names?
09 Apr 2014
Q&A
Which type of lawyer do I need to deal with an issue of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
09 Apr 2014