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 21 - 25 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 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 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...e, and the trademark inedible.

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 Blair | August 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application

Expensive but worth it!

There's not any IP lawyers in my area so I travelled to meet with Mr. Gaines to discuss a patent file I've been working on that's gone from attorney to attorney. This case had been dragging on, and I hope Mr. Gaines' fresh eyes might be of some help, and it was his years and years of experience that ...ultimately got this closed out and my patent secure. Such a relief to not have to deal with this anymore. In the future I'll just go to James Gaines from the beginning.

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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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