Evan Flournoy Stone

Evan Flournoy Stone

also known as E.F. Stone

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 15 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Denton, TX
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Family ... +3 more

624 W University Dr # 386, Denton, TX

About Evan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 69%

I have extensive experience in copyright infringement litigation regarding online and offline situations and I am currently admitted to five federal jurisdictions in three states. Past cases/disputes/arbitrations have covered infringement of photographs, motion pictures (physical and online), music, toys counterfeiting and graphic arts. I have handled some patent and trademark litigation and have successfully prosecuted domain name seizures through the UDRP.

18 years | 40 cases

69%
Entertainment 10%

In the course of representing photographers, film makers, artists and musicians in litigation I have also had occasion to draft various contracts, releases, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements and terms of service related to the entertainment industry. This is the smaller part of my practice, but over the last several years I have read through or drafted dozens of entertainment-related contracts and feel completely competent to handle these matters.

18 years

10%
Family 10%

After practicing Texas Family Law through the Law Clinic of Texas Wesleyan I found that I had acquired the skills necessary to handle divorces, custody and child support disputes at a minimum. After agreeing to a series of requests from various friends and acquaintances, I have now handled several such cases and would like to do more.

16 years | 10 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

Thus far my criminal law experience is limited to a handful of traffic and alcohol infractions with quite positive results. Although this is not my primary area of practice, I would certainly like to take on more criminal cases.

13 years | 5 cases

5%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

This is another area of practice that I do not advertise but find myself repeatedly answering questions about. Most recently I had another opportunity to handle a case regarding an unlawfully withheld security deposit from a Denton, TX rental property. I sent a single letter and the entire deposit was immediately returned.

14 years | 4 cases

5%
Bankruptcy and Debt 1%

Because I am already admitted to multiple federal courts [for copyright lawsuits] I am occasionally engaged to handle bankruptcy filings. If you are in need of such help, please do not hesitate to contact me.

13 years | 2 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Stone & Vaughan, PLLC

624 W University Dr # 386, Denton, TX, 76201-1889

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Evan Flournoy Stone's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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Posted by Axel | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great help with dispute with landlord over wrongfully withheld deposit...

I hired Mr. Stone off the recommendation from a friend. In the process of trying to recover my wrongfully withheld security deposit from my former landlord, I was countersued and subsequently lost in small claims court. After Mr. Stone reviewed my case, he gathered evidence in my favor through variou...s legal routes that I would have been unable to myself. We then filed an appeal which was heard in a higher court. My landlord settled days before the trial and dropped his countersuit. Additionally, he returned my full security deposit and paid all my lawyer fees, including other accrued charges in the legal process. Mr. Stone put a tremendous amount of effort and time into my case and I would trust him with any other legal issues that would require an honest, experienced lawyer.

Posted by Annie | May 18, 2015

Rock solid professional lawyer with a great soul

I was facing a very long process from a wrongful eviction to my deposit of $1400.00 being kept. I covered myself knowing the type of landlord I had. Being a single mother of two with a grandbaby and never being in this situation before I felt hopeless, until I went online and seen this site and chose... to try Mr Stone he answered we started to talk about my situation and from then on we never lost contact. Mr Stone made sure I was informed every step of the way. With his knowledge and firmness displayed to this slum lord it was without a doubt he was representing me and to the fullest. After all was said and done my results were a wrongful eviction WON also my deposit and court fees PAID IN FULL. Where this landlord took away from me believing that good people no longer exsist Mr Stone restored. I really appreciate all the work he did to represent me and the stress he took off my family. If your in need of a professional to represent you with a great soul look no more Mr Stone is you guy. Again Mr Stone THANK YOU. fees paid in full. This guy was awesome and then some.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2013

Helped with child support/custody case

This was Evan's first family law case out of school, but he came prepared. He served more as a mediator than a tool of aggression, which worked out well since the other party didn't have a lawyer and I wanted to solve the disputes amicably and knowledgeably. Evan was very helpful and professional and... helped us come to thorough resolutions. He has also been diligent about maintaining my case since it was opened 2 years ago.

Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2013

Excellent Council with Promt Follow up

As my first ever visit to an attorney, Evan successfully left an excellent first impression despite my reticence concerning his profession. He listened intently and then responded with the information that I needed. After the initial consultation he was very quick to call/contact me with additiona...l information that was pertinent to my situation. Thanks Evan! I will certainly recommend you.

Posted by Darren | June 26, 2013

Legit litigator

When a musical group I had worked with tried to release songs I owned the copyrights to, I had no choice but to take legal action. Mr. Stone took a personal interest in helping me through my case, he was very thorough in making sure I understood every detail as we went through this process. He took o...n a very formidable opponent and took them to task in my opinion, he negotiated a fair settlement and handled every detail with professionalism. He is a man of integrity and will surely benefit many other clients during his career.

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Evan Flournoy Stone's Lawyer Endorsements

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David McKeand

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Concerned and conscientious, Evan Stone is one of the good guys trying to make a difference. I hardily endorse him."

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Leslie Burgoyne

Entertainment lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Graham

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Evan is a fierce litigator with an eye for complex issues, and the tenacity to resolve them."

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David Coker

Entertainment lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Other

"I recently consulted Evan on a matter involving the streaming of video vs. the downloading of video content in the context of copyright and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Evan provided sound advice on the potential liabilities and exceptions for streaming video content."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Evan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lester Reed

Entertainment lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Evan for 7 years. I know few attorneys as client-driven as Evan. Evan is as creative as he is intelligent. He is always available to take phone calls from his friends and colleagues to discuss relevant issues of the day. He industriously continues to better himself through study and discourse. He is a true advocate in every sense of the word."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Finalist, Pepperdine National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Piracy Counsel, FUNimation Entertainment

Associations

2007 - 2010

Intellectual Property Law Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Peterson

Case dismissed!

FUNimation v. Timmons, et. al.

ongoing

Command Cinema v. Hodges, et. al.

ongoing

Ewing v. SA-GE Collectibles, Inc.

Concluded by Offer of Judgment and Settlement

Larry Flynt Publications Internet Group LLC v. DOES 1 - 2,619

Voluntarily dismissed pursuant to settlements

VCX Ltd., Inc. v. DOES 1 - 113

Voluntarily dismissed pursuant to numerous settlements

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Education

N/A

Texas Wesleyan University

Speaking Engagements

2013

35 Denton

Will Play for Tips: 5 Legal Tips for Musicians/Artists/Songwriters, Panelist at 35denton Festival

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Westwood College's Graphics Design Class

Copyright and Fonts

N/A

Texas Wesleyan University's Criminal Justice Undergraduate Class

Choosing Law

N/A

Kettle Art Gallery Panel

How Visual Artists can Protect Their Intellectual Property

N/A

Colloquium for University of North Texas MFA Documentary Production Students

Intellectual Property Issues in Documentary Filmmaking

Languages

English

Activity

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