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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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

85 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 52 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Meredith | December 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

So glad I got a second opinion from James Gaines

I can scarcely believe my awesome experience with James Gaines after numerous terrible experiences with attorneys in the past. I was reluctant to even contact one but was forced to when an erronious "violation" from ten years ago suddenly appeared on my record blocking my license renewal. I was unab...le to contact the state or the issuing ticket mill and didn't know what to do. I knew I needed legal help. After contacting some other firms who did not contact back or told me that they did not cover my area (suburban Houston), I contacted Gaines and immediately responded with a cheerful, "I'll be happy to help." It took a little time, but James cleared up the issue completely! I emailed the state and they immediately updated my temporary TDL and sent my permanent card in the mail! The most incredible thing is they charged me nothing! Nothing! Still in disbelief and so very grateful. Without James gaines I would be driving without a license for no reason other than the Texas "Omni Law" which no doubt causes much chaos to the citizens here. Thanks again James!

Posted by Betty | December 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Always a fair straightforward guy

PLEASE READ: unfortunately, I've had to hire attorneys in the past for legal matters, and I kid you not, no one has been more convenient than Gaines Law Firm. I was dealing with a traffic ticket from back in 2012 and I have lived in Dallas my entire life. Initially, I thought that having to hire an a...ttorney in a city that is 4 hours away was going to be difficult. After a few calls, I realized that it was in fact going to be difficult. From the beginning, Gaines Law was far less expensive than other attorneys and most other attorneys kept using the fact that I lived in Dallas as a separate fee. I'm talking $150 extra from the 3 other firms that I looked into. To be completely honest, I did not know what I was expecting, because I hired a firm that was far less expensive than the others, so in my mind I was not expecting the unexpected. From the beginning the firm made it feel like it was not a big issue, and that they could easily take care of me. Which as I'm typing this, is still hard to comprehend how they could make me feel so secure and confident with my trial after only 1 phone call and a few email exchanges. After 1 week of them as my attorney, they completely resolved my case from 2012! ONE WEEK! (Which says a lot about a firm in this money hungry economy) I hope that I never have another legal matter in Houston, but if I do, I will without a doubt return to Gaines Law! I truly thank the entire team for making it seem painless while communicating from 250mi+ of distance between us! I truly recommend that everyone look into Gaines before going elsewhere!

Posted by Jerrence | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Appreciated

Hired Mr. Gaines for a pretty complicated case after consulting with 2 other attorneys. Mr. Gaines immediately felt me feel at ease and confident, he kept me up to speed, and they have a really good online system during covid so I could keep an eye on things and that's enjoyed. I had piece of mind, e...ven after my ticket got dismissed we received a Thanksgiving card from the office, and we thank yalls's firm for everything.

Posted by Lyndsay | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Took a minute but had a total and complete dismissal: worth it

Took awhile but Mr. Gaines and company totally got it dismissed. Great communication and nice people. They had good Covid procedures earlier on in the pandemic, but now I think they have a closed office. Great people over here that you can trust with your case. Mr. Gaines was referred by another lawy...er who i trust, who told me that Gaines and his people would be the best fit for a case like this. I have recommended him as well, and I hope I never get in this trouble again but I know who I'm calling.

Posted by Joe | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case totally dismissed - after long last

MR. Gaines definitely covers over his basis - Mr. Gaines wouldnt' give up and kept pushing the other side until we could get this thrown out - it took awhile but that's because of this process and because of the pandemic. Not a problem at all, and this is great news before Thanksgiving, love you guys... and hope everyone has a happy holiday!

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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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