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 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...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Don't hire him
I hire him in order to get a ticket dismissed. Instead he got my ticket differed without my approval so I had to pay the full price of a ticket and a deferral fee. Hiring him cost me an extra $175.
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 Amy | April 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
This is a place where business is PRIORITY.
Just in December you brought a man who was well overdue for justice to his mercy for, and you were always available when me or anyone in my family had a question thank you Mr. Gaines God bless we are a family again
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!
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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