also known as James Paul Gaines
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
86 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
BEST TRADEMARK LAWYER IN HOUSTON
I filed to defend a patent last year with another IP attorney. I needed help with a new business and information regarding trademarks and patents. Mr. Gaines came highly recommended from a previous company and owner I had worked with several years ago. Their long term business relationship was import...
Posted by Holly | April 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
To be expected
Working with James was such a breeze he was very helpful throughout this whole process. The whole office had great availability and were there for me! I felt that I was in good hands the whole time! Thank you for everything!
Posted by Brentano | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Make sure you do your research before hiring any attorney.
Great lawyer with good connections! Very punctual and transparent, a no nonsense get the job done type of attorney. Got two summary offenses dismissed completely for me....no violations, no fines, no points whatsoever on my record. A total victory for us and rightfully so! Very very satisfied with M...
Posted by Brentt | February 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Magic
Hiring Gaines Law to represent me was literally the best decision I made. I searched around multiple times trying to find the perfect attorney and I found their firm! I am so happy with the outcome and everything his team has done for me. Rachel in the office is hands down the GREATEST at what she do...
Posted by Kevin | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very helpful and kind
Wow wow wow! So I got a speeding ticket a few months ago for having a heavy foot. I was devastated to get this ticket removed off my record. I reached Gaines Law Firm right away. The receptionist was super nice and easy to work with. Took my information and a small payment over the phone and they...
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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.
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
2011 - Present
Attorney at Law, James Gaines, Attorney
2011 - 2012
Clerk, Clerkship
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
2011 - 2016
Intellectual Property Society
N/A
2019
Role of IP in Innovation Economy
2014
English