James Brandon Gaines

James Brandon Gaines

also known as James Paul Gaines

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 14 years

Intellectual property Lawyer Practice Areas: Intellectual Property
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About James

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Fees and Rates

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

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James Brandon Gaines's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

86 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 86 reviews

Posted by Sara | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Boom!

Really great work and I am well pleased with the Gaines Law firm and their people. Great work, couldn't be happier, highly recommended, and just great diligent work on my case. Always make sure you hire an attorney that specializes in your specific problem, I often felt like I knew more than other at...torneys, but Mr. Gaines has a great specialization in this area, and taught me a few things as well. Nice guy! Great place, and location, easy to get to and just fun people all around. Doesn't feel like a boring place to be.

Posted by Lyndsay | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Took a minute but had a total and complete dismissal: worth it

Took awhile but Mr. Gaines and company totally got it dismissed. Great communication and nice people. They had good Covid procedures earlier on in the pandemic, but now I think they have a closed office. Great people over here that you can trust with your case. Mr. Gaines was referred by another lawy...er who i trust, who told me that Gaines and his people would be the best fit for a case like this. I have recommended him as well, and I hope I never get in this trouble again but I know who I'm calling.

Posted by Allan | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Ranked high for a reason - lives up to the hype

Found James Gaines on a review website - and he's the most highly rated for that area - to be honest there wasn't alot of lawyers serving the area that specialized like Mr. Gaines did, but it was a great choice nonetheless - very responsive, very good service for the money - I would speak with Rachel... the secretary regularly and she was always very kind and happy - very happy with the service.

Posted by Calvin | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Came to this lawyer on a reference - they literally said he was the best on the South Plains

Apparently Mr. Gaines is the only attorney that handles this very specific area. I found Mr. Gaines and his staff to be delightful, and love the cucumber water in the lobby (we've gone with him a few times and I always notice that on our consult) - Mr. Gaines is doing Zoom now for anyone who wants to... social distance and they have all of the COVID stuff. Superb attorney and staff.

Posted by Joe | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case totally dismissed - after long last

MR. Gaines definitely covers over his basis - Mr. Gaines wouldnt' give up and kept pushing the other side until we could get this thrown out - it took awhile but that's because of this process and because of the pandemic. Not a problem at all, and this is great news before Thanksgiving, love you guys... and hope everyone has a happy holiday!

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2025

updated on 12/16/2025

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 12/02/2024

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 08/15/2024

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 08/15/2024

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 06/13/2024

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2020

2019 JD Supra Readers' Choice, JD Supra

2020

Life Science Star, LMG

2020

“Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies”, American Lawyer Media

2019

34th Intellectual Property Law Conference - Speaker, ABA

2018

Best Mid-Size Firms to Work For, Vault

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney at Law, James Gaines, Attorney

2011 - 2012

Clerk, Clerkship

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

2011 - 2016

Intellectual Property Society

Sample of Legal Cases

Copyright Filings 1996-2011

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Education

N/A

Texas Tech University

Speaking Engagements

2019

34th Intellectual Property Law Conference

Role of IP in Innovation Economy

Publications

2014

Intellectual Property and Technology Law Journal IP Exit Interviews

Languages

English

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