also known as James Paul Gaines
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
86 Client Reviews
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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 ...
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...
Posted by Nathaniel | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Took My Money and Ran!
He failed to call the court back with my plea! its been since 10/2022 we have been trying to get back with him. No other lawyer will take us until we fire him and cant fire him until he calls us! BEWARE we are filing a complaint today with the bar.
Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Ripoff - did NOT appear in the court - Filed complaint in State Bar
Emailed him and got assurance of himself appearing in the court. I hired and paid fee immediately. He responded to emails at first but would not return phone calls and emails. From James; "you do not need to appear for the date. I will handle the date, and update you the moment I have a plea offer". ...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Do Not Hire This Attorney
Read other recent reviews. I hired James Gaines to represent me for a traffic violation. He took my money then never submitted a letter of representation or followed up with the court. He assured me several times he was handling the case. The court issued a warrant for Failure to Appear and this atto...
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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