Thomas Blake Maddrey

Thomas Blake Maddrey

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 11 years

Copyright infringement Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement, Intellectual Property, Entertainment ... +6 more

901 Main St., Ste. 6530, Dallas, TX

About Thomas

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-325 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Maddrey PLLC

901 Main St., Ste. 6530, Dallas, TX, 75202

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Thomas Blake Maddrey's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Nicollette | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Thomas is awesome.

I first found out about Thomas through the American Society of Media Photographers, so right off the bat, I knew he was credible. He exceeded my expectations by his professional advice and by always being available whenever I needed him. Because of his background in photography, his knowledge and gui...dance has proven to be so valuable to me and my business and I am so grateful!

Posted by Josh | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Review from a Startup

I really enjoyed working with Tom and Ford. My brother and I started our own company, which neither of us have ever done before. We weren't sure what the legal processes were like, and we chose Tom to help us. Tom took the time to answer each and every detailed question that I had, and he explained i...t in a way that made perfect sense. He is open and honest about what/how he charges his clients, which was a big deal for me. I had always heard of how lawyers can take advantage of their clients, making them pay an outrageous amount for unknown services. Tom is not like that. When I had any question at all about an invoice, he took the time to look over his records and precisely explain what went into the invoice. I also like how quick he and Ford responded any time I sent an email or called to leave a message. These two are very professional, and I'm glad we decided to use them for our startup!

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Thomas Blake Maddrey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Madeleine Shroyer

Business lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tom is dedicated to helping the creative community and protecting its rights. His background in the arts and his legal expertise form the perfect foundation for a legal practice that excels in providing both creative and practical solutions."

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Joshua Iacuone

Copyright infringement lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ford Harmon

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tom brings a wealth of experience in a number of legal areas, especially copyright law. He comes from an entrepreneurial background, which aids him in developing client-tailored solutions that are both creative and practical."

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Matthew Mumm

Business lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Tom for several years, and found him to be intelligent, knowledgeable, and very creative in his approach to solving his client's legal problems. Tom's highly innovative approach and his superb use of technology help him efficiently handle both common and uncommon legal issues."

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Andrew Wooley

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Tom in many areas. He is detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable in copyright and intellectual property law. I would recommend him to anybody looking for help in these areas."

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Michael Keller

Copyright application lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Senior Attorney, Maddrey PLLC

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Harrison & Hull, LLP

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Collin County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2012

Judicial Clerk, United States District Court Eastern District Of Texas

Associations

2015 - Present

Arts Counsel Texas

Board Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Computer and Technology Section

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Business Litigation Section

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Entertainment and Sports Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Section

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2014 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Professional Photographers of America

Member

2000 - Present

American Society of Media Photographers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Multiple Copyright Infringement Claims for an Award - Winning Commercial Photographer

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Education

2014

Southern Methodist University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2011

University of Texas System, Dallas

BS - Bachelor of Science

2005

Brooks Institute

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Photography

Speaking Engagements

2017

Getting Real About Arts Entrepreneurship

Arts Entrepreneurship

2017

Art Law Boot Camp The Law and Business of Art

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

Setting Up Your Business - Contracts and Releases

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

Copyright: What Artists Need to Know

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

Working With an Art Gallery

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

Film and the Artist

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

What Should I Not Do?

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

Transformative Fair Use - A Head to Head Discussion

2017

2017 Lunch + Learn

Trademarks & Social Media

2016

Visiting Lecturer

Appropriation and Ethics in Art

2016

Ethics in Art + Design Symposium

Panel on Ethics

2016

Copyright and Trademark Seminar

The Importance of Copyright in Photography

2016

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Helping Photographers Navigate Legal Issues

2016

2016 Lunch + Learn

Setting Up Your Art Business

2016

2016 Lunch + Learn

Building Your Legal Toolbox

2016

2016 Lunch + Learn

Who Are You? Marketing for Artists

2016

2016 Lunch + Learn

Up In The Air! Drones!

2016

2016 Lunch + Learn

Protecting Your Artwork Online

2016

2016 Lunch + Learn

You Have Questions, We Have (Some Of) The Answers

2016

2016 Annual Conference

Contract and Copyright for Photographers

2015

2015 DFW Photo Expo

Sprint From The Starting Line: Legal Basics for Photographers

Publications

2019

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes The Music Modernization Act

2018

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes Media Licensing Tips and Pitfalls

2018

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes Copyright Infringement Pre-Litigation Checklist

2017

Artist Uprising Copyright: A Primer

2017

2014

Languages

English

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