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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Posted by Jon | June 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Patent Approved! Don't look any further if you are in Southern California
I read an article about James and followed up with him on a patent application. I am very happy with the outcome and we are looking into our next filing now. Very good experience.
Posted by Summer | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Patent granted!! All the way from FL to California and it still worked out.
I now have and I would highly recommend James and his team. Yana was amazing help breaking down the legal information! Again, THANK YOU!! I truly appreciate your work!
Posted by Louie | May 09, 2024 | Intellectual Property
Just a patent consultation, maybe next time.
I only had a consult with James, but after James explained the process, and we discussed my design, we decided to hold off until it's ready. I will definitely be hiring James in about 6 months when we are ready to submit our application. Thank you.
Posted by Bill | May 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
California AND New York Patent Work Referral
I've had a working relationship with James for many years with my company providing support for his office. In our experience interacting with his clients, we have found that most of his clients have positive interactions with him. They tell us how quick and responsive he is to their needs, and they ...
Posted by Bryson | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
2 Trademarks Approved - Pricey but ranked one of the best in Cali
We filed for 2 trademarks. Attorney Gaines and his team are extremely knowledgeable, ensured I understood every facet of the process, and kept me informed and updated on the status of my filings. If you are on the fence about pursuing a trademark, you should definitely do it. You guys have a client f...
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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