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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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 11 - 15 of 34 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Dr. Bell Roche | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Great Houston Trademark Lawyer

I had to defend a patent and James Gaines is my go to for any patent work. James Gaines and his group of experts in Trademark and Patent law have been outstanding for me as an inventor and my group. They go above and beyond to help you understand the pertinent laws and stay on top of all of our ver...y important filings and issues. I have 6 patents either pending or in current status and probably 10 or more trademarks. I couldn't be more happy and pleased with the service they provide. They truly are worth every dime spent as Intellectual Property is so important to protect and have as a manufacter and entrepreneur. I would fully endorse this great law firm. -Dr. Bell Roche

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...ant reason I chose Mr. Gaines. They have been great to work with and have handled all my questions and concerns professionally and efficiently.

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...r. Gaines and I would highly recommend him as counsel to other prospective clients.

Posted by Billy | March 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Good work can't complain

Had an old case whose court date was lost in the mail. Resulted in my getting a suspended license without my knowledge. James picked up my call immediately and got the hold off my license within a week. He helped me deal with the DMV (no, a traffic lawyer can't go to the DMV for you but he did help m...e with the right info and made a huge annoyance much easier). He got the matter eventually reheard and dismissed entirely with zero further payment needed from me. Like he honestly says, there's never any guarantees, but from what I can tell, this guy gets it done and is accessible and nice. Why call anyone else?

Posted by Corbin | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lives up to the name

Amazing Lawyer!!!! This is the man to call with any traffic or criminal action. He kept me inform through my whole case. Was very professional. Never doubted him for a second. Gave me great results got my case dismissed was very happy about that. Will be sending all my family and friends to him.

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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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