James Brandon Gaines
also known as James Paul Gaines
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
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James Brandon Gaines's Reviews
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86 Client Reviews
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Posted by Bella | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Referred by a friend
My friend referred me over to Mr. Gaines a few years back - and I love this firm and have used them on 3 separate occasions because I get dismissals every time - easy, fast, I don't have to keep up with it because I know Mr. Gaines has it covered. Everything is online and emailed so you dont' have to...
Posted by Jordy | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Incredible Trademark Work - Creators
If you are a creative person, you need an ongoing relationship with a lawyer since your stuff can get stolen or misused all of the time. James Gaines is awesome, and he did an incredible job with my trademark case, and he no doubt lives up to his reputation. His staff is incredible, the work indelibl...
Posted by Messina | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
DO NOT SETTLE FOR THE 2ND BEST IP ATTORNEY
I just want to say, that when it comes to your IP work, you absolutely want to take no chances. I had another IP attorney who wasnt' getting it done, and my work is far too important to leave anything to chance
Posted by Terrence | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Thanks Mr. Gaines!
Great work. Nice people. I had a pretty straight forward trademark case and the people with Gaines were great. Love these guys!
Posted by Yoo | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Happy client in New Mexico
New Mexico is pretty short on IP attorneys, and none if you are not near Albuquerque or Santa Fe. We made the Jaunt to Texas based on a very positive referral, and it was definitely worth it. James Gaines is awesome, and we've recommended him to a family member and their case is going great too!
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025Fully 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 12/02/2024Fully 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 08/15/2024Fully 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 08/15/2024Fully 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 06/13/2024Partially 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
Education
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2019
Role of IP in Innovation Economy
Publications
2014
Languages
English