D. Gill Sperlein

D. Gill Sperlein

also known as D. Gill Sperlein, Gill Sperlein

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 31 years

Libel and slander Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Libel & Slander, Business, Intellectual Property ... +3 more

345 Grove St, San Francisco, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About D.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Libel and Slander 25%

Defamation defense; anti-SLAPP litigation.

21 years

25%
Business 20%

Business formation; business disputes; litigation.

31 years

20%
Constitutional 20%

First Amendment

20%
Entertainment 10%

Adult entertainment; licensing; regulatory compliance.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Location

The Law Office of D. Gill Sperlein

345 Grove St, San Francisco, CA, 94102-4462

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D. Gill Sperlein's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Very helpful with contracts, small business setup

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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Jonathan Katz

Litigation lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gil is a go-to lawyer for First Amendment and related defense. I have known him for several years, and will not hesitate to refer him matters that I am not available to handle. To boot, Gil is likable and easy to talk to. You will be in good hands as a client of Gil."

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Boris Lieberman

Libel and slander lawyer | Dec 28

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."

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Ayanna Watson

Business lawyer | May 31

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."

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Cary Wiggins

Copyright infringement lawyer | Sep 18

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."

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Marc Randazza

Internet lawyer | Jun 24

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."

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Lawrence Walters

Copyright infringement lawyer | Jun 23

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."

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Intellectual property lawyer

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Lawrence Walters

Constitutional lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1994

Honor Society, Washington College of Law

1994

Magnum Cum Laude, Washington College of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founder / Owner, The Law Office of D. Gill Sperlein

Associations

2000 - Present

First Amendment Lawyers Association

Active Member

1994 - Present

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Active Member

Education

1994

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Towson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Bit Torrent Litigation Webinar Copyright Enforcement

2013

38th Annual Intellectual Property Institute Copyright Enforcement

Publications

Languages

English

French

Activity

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