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Kent Ninomiya
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Biography
Kent Ninomiya is an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law, attorney, jounalist, and Internet entrepreneur who founded Ninomiya Law, PLLC to focus on the rapidly evolving area of Internet and Social Media Law.
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Kent's experience in mass media includes more than 20 years experience as a television news anchor and reporter in major markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and San Diego.
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Kent's experience with the Internet includes writing more than 2,000 Internet articles, authoring several eBooks, and editing numerous informational websites concerning social media and consumer issues. He also worked on the Internet as a reviewer, critic, moderator, and topic manager.
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Kent's legal education includes a Juris Doctor magnum cum laude from St. Mary's University School of Law with legal studies at the University of Texas School of Law, University of Innsbruck in Austria, University of Paris I: Pantheon-Sorbonne through Cornell University Law School, and Beihang University in Beijing, China.
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Kent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Political Science, History, and Mass Communications, and was a fellow of journalism ethics at the Poynter Institute.
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Kent has studied law, reported the news, and lived in countries all over the world. He has traveled to more than 100 countries and all 7 continents including Antarctica.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 10 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Ninomiya Law, PLLC
1640 Highland Falls Dr., Leander, TX, 78641
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Kent Ninomiya's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Stay Away
Please stay away from this person! I have never met such a disrespectful and arrogant individual. I do not have a recollection of any person on the telephone yelling at me, interrupting me, and throwing tantrums like this person did. I could not ask a single question. I have handled three separate ca...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dependable, reliable, to fight for you - on your side
I was in a very difficult and overwhelming position when I first reached out to Kent Ninomiya, and I truly felt hopeless. From the outset, he demonstrated both expertise and compassion, carefully helping me sort through the details of my situation. He worked with me to develop a well-structured plan ...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hire Kent for Your Legal Needs
Although Kent is not a “car guy,” he quickly learned the basis of our lawsuit and competently won our lawsuit. He counseled us to concentrate on the facts and leave out emotions. We highly recommend Kent for your legal needs.
Posted by Ronald | January 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Actually willing to help
Mr. Ninomiya was the only lawyer to take a few moments to actually speak with me and discuss what I did or did not have in terms of a case. I had reached out to multiple other lawyers before reaching out to Mr. Ninomiya and he called me later the same day and we had a really productive discussion. I ...
Posted by Yochai | December 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate planning gone bad
We hired and pre-paid Kent. We share our wishes and they were not implemented for several iterations. Finally, we generated a document to detail our wishes. Kent pasted parts of it into his original template, causing many internal contradictions and forcing multiple arduous iterations of review...
Kent Ninomiya
Replied last December 28, 2024I have hundreds of former clients who have been very happy with my services, Occasionally you will get a difficult client who is convinced they already know everything and are impossible to satisfy. I worked an inordinate amount of time trying to appease this client despite his demands for things against my advice. He decided to part ways. Fine with me.
Kent Ninomiya's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Kent is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."
"Attorney Kent Ninomiya, Esq. is one of America's Rising Stars in the Legal Community. If you need to win you need to call him. I endorse him."
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Mr. Ninomiya is uniquely qualified to address all your social media concerns and provide outstanding legal representation. His media background and presentation skills combine to make him an outstanding advocate. I endorse this lawyer. WM"
"I endorse this lawyer. Kent has impressive mass media background that spans over two decades of professional work in television network industry. He is one of the most knowledgeable social media attorney around. He is generous with his time sharing his knowledge with colleagues and those needing his thoughtful advice and guidance on Avvo."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kent Ninomiya is very well-versed in his areas of practice despite his recent entry into the profession. He works hard for his clients, he is agressive in court, and provides a high level of professionalism and compassion.I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have read many of the responses to inquiries given by this attorney. I can say that he gives solid advice."
"Kent provides a valuable service by answering questions on AVVO. He is well respected in the community for his advice. I happily endorse Kent."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am consistently impressed with Kent and his knowledgeable and thoughtful advice and guidance on Avvo."
"Kent demonstrates an impressive command of business law issues and a concern for the welfare of clients. I am pleased to endorse him."
"Kent has an excellent reputation in the legal community and is an asset to Avvo."
"Younger attorneys like Kent offer a fresher perspective on the law, often have a better understanding of technological issues, and bring new energy and life to the table. Kent has answered thousands of Avvo questions and is an asset to the community."
"I endorse Kent. He provides a very valuable service to the community by answering AVVO questions."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ninomiya is an expert in Internet law and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ninomiya is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism and work ethic. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."
"He has done a great job with his clients. Kent has my endorsement!"
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Experience
Honors
2015
magna cum laude, St. Mary's University School of Law
2012
Staff Writer Excellence Award, St. Mary's Law Journal
2012
Best Brief, Section D, St. Mary's University
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Texas School Of Law
2015 - Present
Attorney, Ninomiya Law, PLLC
2013 - 2013
Summer Associate, King & Wood Mallesons
2011 - 2015
Director, Ninomiya Media
2008 - 2011
Editor, Topic Manager, Reviewer, Critic, Moderator, Writer, Demand Media
2007 - 2011
VP of Content, Bellamax Media
2006 - 2007
Managing Editor/Main Anchor, WICD
2003 - 2005
Main Anchor, KSTP
2001 - 2003
Weekend Anchor/Reporter, KCOP/KTTV
1998 - 2000
Weekday Morning Anchor, KGO
1993 - 1998
Reporter/Fill in Anchor, WLS
1991 - 1993
Reporter/Fill in Anchor, KGTV
1990 - 1991
Reporter/Fill in Anchor, KFSN
1990 - 1990
Reporter/Fill in Anchor, KJEO
1989 - 1990
Morning Anchor/Reporter, KIEM
1989 - 1989
Assignment Editor/Reporter, WGGB
1988 - 1988
Video Journalist, CNN
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2015 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
Phi Delta Phi
2011 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Summary Judgement
Social Media Business Defamation
settlement
Social Media Abuse Take Down
Abusive content removed.
Education
2015
University of Texas School of Law
2015
St. Marys University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2014
Cornell-Paris I Summer Institute of International & Comparative Law at Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
2013
Beihang University Institute on Chinese Law and Business
2012
University of Innsbruck Institute on World Legal Problems
1996
Poynter Institute
Fellow
1988
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
various
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Social Media
2018
numerous
Internet Privacy: USA v. EU
2017
numerous
Yelp Reviews and Defamation
2016
multiple
Social Media Dangers for Children
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
A woman I'm involved with was in porn film acting but now is only doing webcasts...everyday but she wants to walk away.
15 Dec 2024
Q&A
Can a landlord dig through your trash to read your mail?
09 Oct 2024
Q&A
This guy has nudes of me from when I was 15 years old, now I'm 18 is it legal for him to post them?
24 Mar 2024
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Reasons to Avoid Do-It-Yourself Social Media Policies
14 Sep 2016
Video Legal Guide
When Businesses and Organizations Need Social Media Policies
06 Sep 2016
Video Legal Guide
Which Social Media Laws Apply?
06 Sep 2016