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 8 reviews | Staff & Support

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...y important filings and issues. I have 6 patents either pending or in current status and probably 10 or more trademarks. I couldn't be more happy and pleased with the service they provide. They truly are worth every dime spent as Intellectual Property is so important to protect and have as a manufacter and entrepreneur. I would fully endorse this great law firm. -Dr. Bell Roche

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!

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.

Posted by Kevin | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very helpful and kind

Wow wow wow! So I got a speeding ticket a few months ago for having a heavy foot. I was devastated to get this ticket removed off my record. I reached Gaines Law Firm right away. The receptionist was super nice and easy to work with. Took my information and a small payment over the phone and they... started on the process of fighting this ticket off. They kept in contact with me, there were other fees that came up which was nothing compared to a speeding ticket on your record. They are professional, responsive, and I am a happy client without a ticket on my records. Thank you!

Posted by ID | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

No one like getting in trouble with the law but -

Staff was extremely nice, informative and responsive. Helped us with a speeding ticket with awesome results. Highly reccomend and although we hope to not have a need for them again, we know who to contact if we need help with another ticket. We were able to do everything through email or phone commun...ication which helped out alot.

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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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