After over 24 years of complex litigation, I still find it interesting and exciting. Perhaps it is the Irish in me, but I enjoy the inevitable fights with the opposing counsel when I'm vindicating my clients' rights. And I especially enjoy winning those fights.
On my desk is a sculpture of The Thinker. It reminds me that I won most of my fights by a series of strategic choices that were well thought out and executed.
Other items on my desk acknowledge the fight aspect of my job. A postcard picture of a snarling dog with the caption “Business as usual” is displayed on my desk above a metal “Law Badge” and the book The Art of War (Sun Tzu). A large shark jaw with dozens of sharp teeth is mounted above those items on my wall. These items were all gifts given to me over the years.
My desk also displays items with a softer side. My wedding picture shows me holding my wife and a legal pad that states “My Greatest Case” that our pastor who married us gave me as a gift. Our pastor gave me that legal pad because he knew how easily I could be consumed by the cases of my clients. After over 18 years of marriage, I continue to strive to have my wife be My Greatest Case.
Practice areas
A copyright protects original works of authorship such as books, movies, songs, photographs. In copyright litigation, the owner of a registered copyright must prove copying of constituent elements of the copyrighted work that are original.
27 years, 225 cases
A trademark is typically a brand name, but it can any any word, name, symbol (or combination thereof) used to identify or distinguish goods/services. In trademark litigation, the owner of a trademark must prove that the defendant's use of the same or a similar trademark is likely to cause confusion.
27 years, 225 cases
A class action is a procedural device that allows one or more named plaintiffs to sue on behalf numerous other persons similarly situated who have also been harmed by defendant(s).
30 years, 60 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1990 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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American Jurisprudence Award - Corporations | University of San Diego School of Law | 1989 |
American Jurisprudence Award - Corporate Tax | University of San Diego School of Law | 1989 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of Darren J. Quinn | 1997 - Present |
Parner | DeCicco Kopelowitz & Quinn | 1995 - 1997 |
Partner | Brasnscomb DeCicco Kopelowitz & Quinn | 1993 - 1995 |
Attorney | Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach | 1990 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Irish American Bar Assocaition | Member | 2008 - Present |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Diego School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1990 |
University of Tennessee-Knoxville | BS | 1986 |
Posted by Jay
June 15, 2015
Gregory Garrison, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Darren is the "go to" guy on trademark and copyrights. I am thankful that I brought Darren in on a recent copyright infringement case. Thanks to Darren we obtain a large settlement for our client. If you have a trademark or copyright case hire Darren before your opposition does!
James Pravel, Litigation Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Darren on complex Internet Domain Name Litigation at the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia at a time when the nuances of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ("ACPA") were still being sorted out. Darren was skilled and precise with his breifing and arguments and I would strongly recommend him for any civil litigation related matter.
Gregory Garrison, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Darren is the "go to" guy on trademark and copyrights. I am thankful that I brought Darren in on a recent copyright infringement case. Thanks to Darren we obtain a large settlement for our client. If you have a trademark or copyright case hire Darren before your opposition does!
James Pravel, Litigation Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Darren on complex Internet Domain Name Litigation at the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia at a time when the nuances of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ("ACPA") were still being sorted out. Darren was skilled and precise with his breifing and arguments and I would strongly recommend him for any civil litigation related matter.
Alexander Papaefthimiou, Unknown Attorney on May 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Darren has an uncommon ability to understand some of the most complex areas of the law, including intellectual property litigation, securities litigation and RICO. I have worked with him on numerous cases against sophisticated adversaries with top-tier law firms.
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