William Arren Broussard

William Arren Broussard

also known as Bill Broussard

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 40 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Gonzales, LA
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, General Practice, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

6430 Soaring Dr., Gonzales, LA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 25%

It is hard to estimate the number of actual contracts and agreements Mr. Broussard has worked on, but five hundred is a conservative number. The total dollar value of contracts he has worked on as lead counsel would total several billion dollars. In addition, M&A work performed by Mr. Broussard has included many sales and acquisitions of equity and assets for a variety of buyers and sellers.

39 years | 500 cases

25%
General Practice 25%

Mr. Broussard has represented many companies, ranging from pre-money startups to Fortune 100 in wide array of matters, mostly relating to transactional, corporate, human resources, risk management, dispute resolution, financing (including several hundred million dollars of capital formation transactions), equity issuance, licensing, and many other types of general counsel matters. He also advises clients on a variety of matters relating to real estate purchases, sales and leasing.

39 years | 100 cases

25%
Intellectual Property 25%

Mr. Broussard is not licensed to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office, and he is not permitted to claim to be a specialist in intellectual property, but he has been involved in many IP matters for software, hardware, instrumentation, semiconductor and other tech companies, and he has also represented companies involved in voice and data communications, including nearly every aspect of those businesses.

39 years | 150 cases

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Mr. Broussard has helped with many business startups, assisted with housekeeping and management of existing entities, and worked with clients to reorganize growing companies that need to be broken out into numerous entities with each pertaining to a particular line of business or specific assets or liabilities.

29 years | 100 cases

15%
Entertainment 10%

Included in the entertainment category are numerous matters Mr. Broussard has handled relating to computer games, music, publishing, content licensing, publishing and related practice areas.

39 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-500 per hour

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Broussard Counseling

6430 Soaring Dr., Gonzales, LA, 70737

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William Arren Broussard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by West | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Great Lawyer!

I have worked with Bill for over twenty years, and have asked for his input and help with numerous intellectual property and corporate matters over the years, and have always found his work to be impeccable and his advice sound.

Posted by Alan | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Intellectual Property Specialist

Bill is a great IP lawyer who are firm has used in Texas. He is well-versed in IP law and provides the personal one to one service not found in larger firms.

William Broussard

Replied last August 16, 2017

It is great to work with other attorneys on special practice areas, especially when they are in New Orleans and have great taste. When I have worked with Alan, my background in tech and tech law allows me to add value to a law firm that otherwise consists of some top notch folks in their respective fields. Tech law issues, are less common in Louisiana, but here in Austin it has been a cornerstone of my practice for over 30 years.

Posted by Rob | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Goes the extra mile

Bill was introduced to me by a very good friend at a time when I was being sued (wrongfully) by a bank. From the very beginning I felt that Bill was on my side, not just to deliver a service and get paid, but to ensure a fair and just outcome was achieved. I am happy to report that a fair and just ou...tcome was reached, and that I have since referred both of my sons to Bill when they have needed legal advice. He's a good man!

William Broussard

Replied last October 11, 2016

Note from WAB: This client was a resident of Austin, TX where I practice law and knew him well, but he had returned permanently to his native country of New Zealand when the lawsuit arose. He had engaged trial counsel, and after many months of discovery, motions, etc. at significant expense the matter was set for trial. I accompanied my client and trial counsel to court on the trial date, made an appearance and asked the Judge for a final chance to settle. I was successful in settling the matter with opposing counsel (for a very large bank) in less than 1/2 hour for a small fraction of their claim, which was paid promptly, followed immediately by a nonsuit with prejudice, clearing my client's good name. My client was able to return to NZL without further concerns about the lawsuit. I only wish I had been involved earlier in the process. That's my idea of dispute resolution and client service!

Posted by Andrew | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Attorney

Last year I founded my own company and Bill has been assisting me every step of the way ever since! I can't say enough good things about Bill, not only does he bring a wealth of knowledge but he is also very good at explaining everything that needs to happen and why so that we can be strategically po...sitioned for success down the road. As far as attorneys go, Bill is the best I've ever dealt with.

William Broussard

Replied last October 11, 2016

This client came to me with nothing more than a concept for a device that could save lives. I was compelled and agreed to help, even though they had no funding at that time. I helped with creating an entity, equity division, governance terms, etc., then I helped them obtain and document their first round of funding (after an initial false start with an investor who backed out after we prepared definitive documents). As of September, 2016, they had a proof of concept prototype for their device up and running, and it appears that success is just around the corner. I am really glad to be a part of a company that helps save lives.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney

We are a startup and are about to enter our sixth year of business. Bill was there from the beginning and has provided us excellent, precise, and well thought through legal advise on a number of contract and legal issues. Moreover, we have drawn on his extensive network of resources in the rare tim...es that we had highly specialized legal needs. We have recommended him to other startups and small businesses and highly recommend him to anyone needing legal advice and/or council in their business.

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Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill and I were across the table on a deal. He was thorough and a strong advocate for his client, but still a pleasure to work with. He and I have since become friends and he is of my first calls when I have a difficult legal question."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Most Honored Business, American Registry

2014

Distinguished Alumni, McCombs School of Business, UT Austin

2013

Lifetime Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

2009

Best Laywers in Texas, Woodward-White, Inc.

2008

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.

2003

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Silver Spur of Technology, Texas Computer Industry Council

1990

Various, including Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who's Who

1989

Participant, Graduate, Committee Member, Leadership Austin

1986

Honoree, Order of The Coif

1985

Exchequer, Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney and Solo Practitioner, Broussard Counseling

1993 - Present

Principal, Chance Ventures

1994 - 1996

Attorney, Co-Founding Shareholder, Austin Office, Locke Purnell Rain Harrell

1985 - 1994

Attorney & Partner, Hughes & Luce, LLP

1983 - 1985

Quiz Master, Professor Charles Alan Wright

1978 - 1981

Principal, Broussard/Haley Electronic Labs

1976 - 1982

Electronics Technician, White Instruments, Incorporated

Associations

1990 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Licensed Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Licensed Member

1985 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor with Honors

1982

University of Texas at Austin

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

N/A

University of Texas at Austin

Languages

English

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