George Leo Hampton IV
About George
Biography
George Hampton is an AV Rated® trial attorney who focuses his practice on the litigation and trial of complex commercial and real estate matters including unfair competition, trade secret and intellectual property disputes. He is known for his practical and no-nonsense approach to solving his clients’ problems and has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of victims of fraud and fiduciary abuse from trustees, banks, law firms and unscrupulous partners and family members.
Mr. Hampton has also been involved in several high profile cases involving the right to free speech, privacy and the Internet and was the principal architect of California Civil Code section 1633 permitting the use of electronic signatures in connection with brokerage agreements. Civil Code section 1633 preceded California’s adoption of the Uniform Transactions Act.
Mr. Hampton is one of the featured speakers on The Rutter Group’s MCLE videotape program entitled “Ask the Experts: Electronic Document Retention & Discovery.”
Mr. Hampton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in 1986 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law in 1989. He was admitted to practice in California in 1989 and Texas in 1995.
Mr. Hampton serves as Judge Advocate for the Special Forces Home For Christmas Fund which helps Marines travel home to spend the holidays with their families. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Bahia Sail Racing Association which supports community, club, and high school sailing programs as well as individual amateur sailors while promoting the sport of sailing. Mr. Hampton is the Rear Commodore of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport Beach, California.
Reported cases:
- CEATS, Inc. v TicketNetwork, et al., 71 F.4th 314 (5th Cir. 2023)
- CEATS, Inc. v. Cont’l Airlines, Inc., 755 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2014)
- Magic Kitchen LLC, et al. v. Good Things International, Inc., et al., 153 Cal. App. 4th 1144 (2007)
- McElroy v. Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., 134 Cal. App. 4th 388 (2005)
- County of Riverside v. City of Murrieta, 65 Cal. App. 4th 616 (1998)
- Garg v. People ex rel. State Bd. of Equalization, 53 Cal. 199 (1997)
- Skarbrevik v. Cohen, 231 Cal. App. 3d 692 (1991)
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
FBFK Law
5 Park Plaza, Suite 1400, Irvine, CA, 92614
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George Leo Hampton IV's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2009 | Business
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Common sense and a diligent approach to legal issues are George's hallmarks. Took the time to learn our business and facets of our situation. Provided realistic expectations. Used knowledge and years of expereince to help us obtain a favorable result.
George Leo Hampton IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"George is a phenomenal attorney with a keen insight for details that other lawyers miss. This enables him to be a tenacious advocate for his clients' interests and to achieve results for them that other attorneys cannot. I highly recommend George."
"I have known George for almost 10 years. I had the pleasure of working with George at McDermott Will & Emery LLP for a number of years and know firsthand that George is both professional and collegial. George has significant litigation experience and he is especially adept at parsing through complex legal issues in order to address client problems in a direct and efficient manner. I have referred a number of matters to George based on my confidence in his skill and attention to client needs."
"I highly recommend George. He is a great trial lawyer & jurors love him."
Litigation lawyer
Securities offerings lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers (Commercial Litigation), Legal Leaders
2015
Orange County's Top Rated Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Orange County's Top Rated Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Orange County's Top Rated Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Orange County's Top Rated Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
2011
Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Orange County's Top Rated Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
President's Pro Bono Service Award, State Bar of California, Board of Governors
1991
Pegasus Scholar, American Inns of Court Foundation
1986
Phi Beta Kappa, Rice University
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Shareholder, FBFK Law
2019 - 2024
Partner, Hall Griffin LLP
2005 - 2019
Founding Partner, HamptonHolley LLP
2003 - 2005
Shareholder, Green & Hall
1997 - 2003
Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
1994 - 1996
Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
1989 - 1994
Associate, Buchalter Nemer Fields & Younger
Associations
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Directed verdict for defendants based upon laches.
Directed verdict for defendants upheld on appeal.
Education
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Electronic Discovery
2008
Electronic Discovery
2003
Electronic Discovery
Publications
1991
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I need more time to answer interrogatories in U.S Distrinct Court, do I file with the Court requesting an extension of time?
15 Apr 2011
Can commercial landlord charge tenants for legal fees because they lost against tenants?
23 Jul 2009