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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Bill | May 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

California AND New York Patent Work Referral

I've had a working relationship with James for many years with my company providing support for his office. In our experience interacting with his clients, we have found that most of his clients have positive interactions with him. They tell us how quick and responsive he is to their needs, and they ...feel he is competent and caring. They note that even though their legal issues are routine for him, that he understands how stressful it is for them and takes the time to reassure and prep them as needed. Based on client responses, I would strongly recommend James if you have patent/trademark work in CA or NY

Posted by Gigi | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application

Best patent lawyer in los angeles

Working with this firm to file for a patent was a very positive experience. They made the process easy and straightforward. Mario and Randy were very knowledgeable, helpful, quick to respond to all of our questions, and delivered on time as promised. We truly appreciate their hard work and profession...alism.

Posted by Emily | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best in Cali Patent Work

Have just started working with Mr. Gaines but so far everything seems to be going great; he's very knowledgeable and had a gameplay on our first consult.

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...t well worth it. My ticket was for $238 and knows what my insurance would have increased to if I didn't hire Texas traffic tickets to help me! Their price to help aide you in this process was about $150-$200 I believe ? I can't remember to be sure. All I know is the cost of their service is still a lot less than it would have been to not take the risk and fight it. The process to work with traffic tickets was fairly easy and reasonable and they make it really clear of how to submit your documentation properly. Jmes is quick to respond and helpful for any question you have. The lawyer lays out the written declaration for you and then you submit that with any subsequent proof you want to provide such as pictures of the scene to show you are innocent. Even though the written declaration didn't personally pertain to my exact situation it helped get my ticket dismissed because of the Knowledge of the law and carefully constructed case. Thanks guys!

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...es. She has a great attitude and answered any questions I came across with great knowledge and professionalism. They got 6 of my citations dismissed out of 12. I'm still waiting to hear back on two of them but I am hopeful Id have a great outcome as well. If they aren't completely dismissed then he worked his magic to get them reduced. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I will definitively be back if needed.

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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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