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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85 Client Reviews
Showing 36 - 40 of 74 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Jane | February 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Thorough and good
They asked questions. About individuals, and back history. What you would like to have done. Then broke everything down step by step. Then went over everything again to make sure it was the way you wanted. Even added things that you hadn't thought about. They were quite thorough. They were quite plea...
Posted by Bill | February 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Thanks!
They have helped me out every time I've needed them. I now need to say more so that I can reach the character limit - I love these guys. Recommended!
Posted by Malcom | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Easy peezy
I definitely recommend Mr. Gaines. I paid an affordable amount for the service and no court fee. My attorney James was very nice and explained the process while in court. Most importantly he made me feel comfortable. My case (traffic ticket violation) was dismissed and I was able to leave within an h...
Posted by Terrence | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Good guy and good work ethic
This was my first time hiring a lawyer for a complicated case like this. Hands down the best decision I ever made. Court began at 8am, last docket call was at 8:30am, and I was walking out the door with my case dismissed at 8:40am. James was great and highly recommend her. Will definitely use them ag...
Posted by Hobb | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Good so far
So I have been looking around and calling places to ask about info regarding to license stuff and it seemed like no one could help till I called berlof and newton , I spoke with a lady named Rachel and she was so helpful and sweet and informed me on everything I needed to know. If I ever need some le...
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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