also known as James Paul Gaines
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
85 Client Reviews
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Posted by Brentt | March 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing work thanks!
James Gaines was featured on the cover of Texas Monthly -good enough for me, called him right up on a I got a stop sign / limit line traffic ticket, and it was dismissed because of Texs traffic tickets! It took about six months for the court to finally make a decision so it was a very long process bu...
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.
Posted by Hannity | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I highly recommend James!
I had an excellent experience with my attorney James Gaines. He was professional and always made sure he had my best interest in mind. He was very friendly and courteous. He made my experience with my lawsuit so much easier and kept me at ease throughout the process. I highly recommend James!
Posted by Janet | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Lifelong client
I have used James Gaines since 2017. If I could leave one million stars here, I would. His attention to detail, creative thinking, incredible respect in the community, communication skills, clarity, vast knowledge in his industry, humbleness, and his reputation of being true to his word, all make Mr....
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...
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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