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D. Gill Sperlein

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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Licensed for 26 years
D. Gill Sperlein
D. Gill Sperlein
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About D.

Practice areas

OtherConstitutionalIntellectual propertyBusinessLibel and slander
  1. Libel and slander: 25%

    Defamation defense; anti-SLAPP litigation.

    16 years

  2. Business: 20%

    Business formation; business disputes; litigation.

    26 years

  3. Intellectual property: 20%

  4. Constitutional: 20%

    First Amendment

  1. Entertainment: 10%

    Adult entertainment; licensing; regulatory compliance.

  2. Other: 5%

Languages spoken

English, French

Contact

The Law Office of D. Gill Sperlein

345 Grove St
San Francisco, CA, 94102-4462

Website
https://sperleinlaw.com/#/about 

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive199402/11/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers17
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Honor SocietyWashington College of Law1994
      Magnum Cum LaudeWashington College of Law1994
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Founder / OwnerThe Law Office of D. Gill Sperlein2010 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      First Amendment Lawyers AssociationActive Member2000 - Present
      Bay Area Lawyers for Individual FreedomActive Member1994 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      X-BizIs It Legal to Shoot Porn in Your State2013
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      American University, Washington College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
      Towson UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1989
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Bit Torrent Litigation WebinarCopyright Enforcement2013
      38th Annual Intellectual Property InstituteCopyright Enforcement2013

      Reviews

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      Dennis "Gill" Sperlein

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      Excellent to date. We have a complicated and ongoing Civil Liberties case with national and international implications. Gill has provided good advice and creative ideas.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Very helpful with contracts, small business setup

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      Gill is my go-to guy for contracts, waivers, business filings, etc.; he helped me take my expanding hobby and turn it into a properly set up LLC. I originally hired him because of his industry-specific expertise, but he's now my first stop for any legal question.
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      Compassionate Yet Tough

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      I have a blog that is critical of an anti-science organization. When that well-funded organization sued me for trade name infringement and defamation to shut down my site, I could not afford to fight back. Mr. Sperlein and another attorney came to my aid to protect my First Amendment rights. Thanks to Mr. Sperlein that case was dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court. But it did not end there. The anti-science organization appealed and Mr. Sperlein fought on and soon the appeal was dismissed as well. If not for Mr. Spelein I would have had to give up not only my website, but also my Free Speech rights.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Boris Lieberman, Libel and slander Attorney on Dec 28, 2020
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Gill is a top-notch attorney with deep knowledge in the defamation area as well as general business matters. I've worked with him on several mutual clients and always been impressed not only with his expertise and but his practical approach. I highly recommend him.

      Ayanna Watson, Business Attorney on May 31, 2016
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I hired Gill as local counsel on a contract dispute matter for a client. He was extremely detailed and knowledgeable and overall wonderful to work with. I give Gill my highest recommendation and will be happy to work with him on future matters.

      Cary Wiggins, Copyright infringement Attorney on Sep 18, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Conscientious, bright and effective. Not sure what else you'd want in an attorney. I have no hesitation recommending Gill to any person or business in need of a talented IP attorney.

      Marc Randazza, Internet Attorney on Jun 24, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I've known Gill for the better part of a decade. We have been opposing counsels and co-counsels, and in both events he was strong, smart, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him without reservation.

      Lawrence Walters, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jun 23, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Gill Sperlein is a talented, enthusiastic lawyer, and an asset to his clients. I've known Gill for about 10 years, and he's proven to be ethical, energetic, and knowledgeable on complex issues. I would endorse him without reservation.