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I am an attorney licensed in both Texas and Arizona as well as a Registered Patent Attorney.
I primarily split my time between helping those injured in automobile accidents (and other types of injury) and helping inventors and business owners register their intellectual property (patents and trademarks) both in the United States and Internationally.
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Licensed in Texas for 15 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 20 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Volk & McElroy, LLP
3003 NW Loop 410, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX, 78230
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Posted by Rachel | May 16, 2013 | Military Law
Mr. Volk is an excellent and capable attorney. Highly recommend.
"Mr. Volk was extremely sensitive to the details of my case. He was able to handle the case in my absence and be true to my wishes for a fair settlement. I found his firm to be very conscientious and thorough. This case was tragic and convoluted with issues across state lines and a military aspect. A...
Michael D Volk Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"As an associate judge Mr. Volk has appeared before me and is always prepared, knowledgeable and articulate. As a brother attorney in the community and around the courthouse I have always found Mr. Volk to be courteous and professional. I endorse Mr. Volk both as an attorney and genuinely good person."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer and his firm for their work in the patent and trademark area. Very specialized work, a very exceptional lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. While he is a family member and partner, I have seen him in action in the courtroom and have referred him intellectual property clients even before we became partners. He has a vast knowledge in the areas of patent law and similarly has proven to be an effective civil litigator in the personal injury arena."
"I endorse this lawyer for all intellectual property and patent and trademark issues. Mr. Volk is absolutely one of the best intellectual property attorneys in Texas."
"Mike is knowledgeable, thorough, creative and professional. Mike communicates well and provides very reasonably priced services, in fact he will customize his services to meet a clients' budget. Mike's firm is accessible, collaborative and truly interested in achieving the best results for each of their clients. I highly recommend Mike's services for your intellectual property needs."
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Experience
Honors
2015
2015's Best S.A. Lawyers, San Antonio Scene
2014
Rising Star, S.A. Scene Magazine
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, S.A. Scene Magazine
2013
Best S.A. Lawyers, S.A. Scene Magazine
2013
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2012
Best S.A. Lawyers, S.A. Scene Magazine
2012
Rising Star, S.A. Scene Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner and Registered Patent Attorney, Volk & McElroy, LLP
2005 - 2010
Registered Patent Attorney, Stoneman Law Offices, Ltd.
Associations
2015 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney member
2015 - Present
State Bar of Texas District 10 Grievance CommitteePanel Chair
2010 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
2009 - Present
National Association of Patent PractitionersAttorney Member
2006 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeRegistered Patent Attorney
2005 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
US Patent No. 9,160,899
Issued Patent
US Design Patent No. D737,666
Issued Patent
U.S. Design Patent No. D730,061
Issued Patent
US Design Patent No. D730,060
Issued Patent
US Design Patent No. D727,728
Issued Patent
US Patent No. 9,007,476
Issued Patent
Education
2005
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Texas Christian University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2004
Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting
Controlling Emerging Risks: Preventing a Nanotechnology Arms Race
Publications
2014
2005
2004
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Signs of a bad patent attorney?
03 May 2014
Q&A
How do spaces and punctuation marks impact a trademark registration?
11 Mar 2014
Q&A
Filing for a registered trademark anonymously
04 Mar 2014