$ 450-550 per hour
PRO
James Michael Slominski
also known as James M. Slominski
About James
Biography
I focus on patent, copyright, and trademark litigation and prosecution. I also have extenstive experience in general civil litigation matters, such as contract disputes.
My clients are domestic and international.
I have handled matters before the International Trade Commission.
I am admitted to practice in numerous State and Federal Courts.
I am a registered Patent Attorney.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Copyright Application
14%
26 years
Copyright Infringement
14%
Intellectual Property
14%
26 years
Litigation
14%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia
State: Virginia
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 32 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
The Hecker Law Group
(310) 286-0488
Fax
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
heckerlaw.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find James online.
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Experience
Honors
2012
Intellectual Property Top Contributor, AVVO
1983
Cum Laude, University of Nebraska
Work Experience
2001 - Present
IP Attorney, The Hecker Law Group
1900 - Present
Attorney, The Hecker Law Group, PLC
1993 - 2001
Senior Associate, Hornberger & Brewer, LLP
1983 - 1990
Senior Engineer, General Dynamics
Associations
2010 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1993 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
RGB Systems v. Valcom
Judgement of Non-Infringement
Las Vegas Sands v. WWTS
Settled
Venetian v. Del American
Settled
Rockstar v. Mark Burnett Productions
Case Dismissed
Shell & Slate v. Adobe
Settled
TDK Semiconductor v. Silicon Labs
Settled
Education
1992
Arizona State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
California State University, San Diego
MA - Masters
1982
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
BS - Bachelor of Science
1982
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
BSCE
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
James earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I file a counter claim, an appeal, or a whole new law suit?
10 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can i sue escort sites from stealing my facebook pictures and posting them on their sites without my knowledge or permission?
28 Jan 2013
Q&A
Do I have to pay full month rent, if I'm moving out in less than a week?
02 Jan 2013