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James Norman Willi
also known as Jim Willi
About James
Biography
Jim Willi focuses on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, and probate. Having been licensed to practice law since 1996, Mr. Willi has extensive experience in wills, trusts, and estates. He has represented clients at all levels of federal courts including District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, and at all levels of Texas courts.
Mr. Willi is licensed to practice law in Texas and Colorado, registered to practice law in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. Mr. Willi is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association. He was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by his attorney peers in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Before practicing law, he was an electrical engineer from 1986 to 1996 involved in system operations and planning of electrical power distribution and transmission systems at Houston Lighting & Power Company. Mr. Willi has been a Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas since 1990.
Education
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Information Law, University of Houston Law Center (2005)
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude, South Texas College of Law (1995)
Master of Business Administration, University of Houston (1989)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1985)
Publications
James N. Willi, Proposal for a Uniform Federal Common Law of Attorney-Client Privilege for Communications with U.S. and Foreign Patent Practitioners, 13 Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal 279 (Spring 2005)
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
20%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Estate Planning
20%
29 years | 5,000 cases
Probate
20%
29 years | 100 cases
Trusts
20%
29 years | 4,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Colorado for 28 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Willi Law Firm, P.C.
5920 W. William Cannon Drive, Building 6, Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78749-1902
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James Norman Willi's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Chris | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Service
I had Jim do my NFA Gun Trust and my family Trust. The NFA Trust was all done online and via email from Hawaii. Zero problems with that process. It was so easy to get done I had him to put together a family Trust. Very easy to work with and excellent service.
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Texas Gun Trust
Jim made it very easy to set up my trust. He spent close to an hour on the phone with me answering all my questions and explaining every aspect of the trust and how it works. I never felt as though he was trying to rush to get me off the phone. I had my trust set up in a day. I would recommend Jim...
Posted by Alex | March 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Friendly and savvy trust lawyer
I chose Jim to draft my trust and he did a great job. I've come back for questions multiple times and he always answers and is eager to help. I love that he is involved in the community which he services and it's been a pleasant opportunity to see him at some of the same events I've attended. If you ...
Posted by Robert | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
will and gun trust
Jim did my will and gun trust. It was not cheap but it was painless. Most was done over the phone and the miracle of the internet. He thought i was crazy but he did the will the way i wanted. Very thorough. A good guy (not that kind of lawyer), and i would recommend.
Posted by JIMMY | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
TRSUT AND WILL SET UP
Excellent trust and will work, did exactly what i asked of him and in a timely manner. Me and my customers have used Mr. Willi with confidence. He knows his job.
James Norman Willi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim boasts superb analytical skills, as well as deep and extensive education and experience in IP litigation. He combines these attributes with sound, mature judgment to provide great value to those with whom he works and to his clients."
"In working with Jim, I have learned that he is extremely competent and very detail oriented. He will always do the best job possible for this client whether in appeals or patent litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Excellent work ethic and fine person."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim will take the time to learn about you and your case, putting your interests first. He is honest and ethical above reproach, and I would not hesitate to hire Jim to represent me should I ever find myself in need of an attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking good, solid representation."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2009
Marquis Whos' Who in America, Marquis Whos' Who in America
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Willi Law Firm, P.C.
2004 - 2009
Attorney, McKool Smith, P.C.
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Willi Law Firm, P.C.
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Dewey Ballantine
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison
Associations
2012 - Present
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersMember
2011 - Present
Austin Power SquadronMember
2003 - Present
Boy Scouts of America, Capitol Area CouncilAssistant Scoutmaster
2000 - Present
Austin Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2000 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2000 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
Austin Power SquadronLegal Officer
2010 - 2011
Austin ToastmastersVice President of Education
2009 - 2010
Austin ToastmastersTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Patent Group LLC v. McCullough Corporation d/b/a Microframe Corporation
Case dismissed with prejudice after settlement.
Innovative Automation LLC v. Audio and Video Labs, Inc. d/b/a Disc Makers et al.
Case dimissed
Patent Group LLC v. ET Industries, Inc.
Case dismissed with prejudice after settlement.
Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation v. Thomas
Case dismissed with prejudice after settlement.
Patent Group LLC v. Power Caster, Inc.
Case dismissed.
ION Geophysical Corp. et al. v. Sigmar
Settled on favorable terms to my client
CaliberCode LLC
Texas Limited Liability Company Formed
National Firearms Act Trust
Created National Firearms Act (NFA) Trust for Law-Abiding Comal County, Texas Resident.
Leslie Durio Pool v. Danae Durio Diana
Judgment affirmed. Motion for penalties granted.
Pool v. Diana et al.
Dismissal with prejudice
Robert Eskridge et al. v. S & D Consulting Int'l Ltd.
Case dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction
TLD Ventures LLC
Texas LLC Formation
IAP Intermodal, L.L.C. v. Northwest Airlines, et al.
Claim construction affirmed on appeal.
Samsung Electronics, Inc. v. Ericsson AB & Sony Ericsson, Inc.
Cross-licensing agreement and settlement.
Trilogy Software v. Selectica, Inc.
Favorable settlement for client
Ciena Corp. v. Nortel Networks, et al.
Favorable settlement for Nortel.
Edwards Lifesciences LLC v. St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Favorable settlement for client.
Edwards Lifesciences LLC v. Medtronic, Inc.
Favorable settlement for client.
Education
2005
University of Houston
LL.M - Master of Laws
1995
South Texas College of Law
J.D. (cum laude)
1989
University of Houston
M.B.A
1985
University of Texas at Austin
B.S.E.E
Speaking Engagements
2017
TSRA 2017 Annual Meeting
NFA Gun Trusts 101
2012
Austin Business Network Monthly Meeting
Basics of Intellectual Property Law for Busy Professionals
2011
Austin Professional Chapter Meeting
Basics of Intellectual Property
2010
Austin Toastmasters
12 Simple Steps to an Estate Plan
2003
Patent Litigation CLE
Federal Circuit Update
2003
Patent Litigation CLE
Laches and Equitable Estoppel
2002
Patent Litigation CLE
Federal Circuit Update
Publications
2005
Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
Proposal for a Uniform Federal Common Law of Attorney-Client Privilege for Communications with U.S. and Foreign Patent Practitioners
Languages
English
Activity
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