Our Legal Team

Meet the experienced attorneys and dedicated professionals who make Legal Emphasis a trusted partner for businesses nationwide.

Our Attorneys

Meet our dedicated intellectual property attorneys who bring decades of combined experience in securing, managing, and defending your valuable brand assets.

Garrett Hayes

IP Attorney

Intellectual Property Law

Garrett Hayes combines technical legal precision with aggressive defense tactics to protect business assets. Armed with a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University, he counsels growing enterprises on patent clearance, trade secret litigation, portfolio auditing, and complex technology transfers. Garrett is recognized for building resilient defensive shields that protect software and engineering firms from emerging market threats.

Focus: Patent portfolio prosecution, trade secret defense, technology licensing agreements, IP valuation, and regulatory compliance for cloud computing and biotech entities.

J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (Graduated May 2010)

Bar: Illinois State Bar

  • Patent Clearance
  • Trade Secret Litigation
  • Tech Licensing
  • Portfolio Auditing

Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) · Illinois State Bar IP Section

Brian Hamilton

Senior IP Attorney

Intellectual Property Law

Brian Hamilton is an experienced IP lawyer focused on building and protecting strong intellectual property portfolios. Holding a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland, he works closely with clients to secure their legal rights and navigate complex regulatory environments. Brian is known for ensuring long-term asset protection and commercial growth for modern businesses across diverse sectors.

Focus: IP portfolio management, trademark protection, patent guidance, and copyright compliance for modern enterprise businesses.

J.D., University of Maryland School of Law (Graduated May 2009)

Bar: California State Bar

  • Trademark Clearance
  • Copyright Registration
  • IP Enforcement
  • Anti-Counterfeiting

International Trademark Association (INTA) · Texas State Bar IP Section

Adam Scott

Sr. IP & Trademark Attorney

Intellectual Property Law

Adam Scott is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with decades of experience protecting brands, inventions, and creative works. He counsels clients on all aspects of IP strategy including trademark registration, patent prosecution, copyright protection, and trade secret enforcement. His deep expertise and meticulous approach have made him a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to safeguard their most valuable intangible assets.

Focus: Brand protection, trademark portfolio management, patent strategy, IP licensing, and trade secret litigation for businesses across all industries.

J.D., Berkeley School of Law

Bar: California State Bar

  • Trademark Registration
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Copyright Protection
  • Trade Secret Enforcement

American Intellectual Property Law Association · California State Bar IP Section

Taylor James Davidson

Sr. IP & Trademark Attorney

Intellectual Property Law

Taylor James Davidson spearheads international trademark prosecution and high-stakes trade dress defense for global commercial brands. Holding a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, he advises multinational corporations on complex registry disputes, digital anti-counterfeiting campaigns, domain arbitration, and commercial portfolio auditing. Taylor is celebrated for constructing bulletproof brand equity frameworks that navigate evolving regulatory landscapes worldwide.

Focus: International trademark prosecution, trade dress enforcement, domain name arbitration, corporate identity protection, and global brand asset audits.

J.D., Harvard Law School

Bar: State Bar of California

  • Trademark Prosecution
  • Trade Dress Defense
  • Domain Arbitration
  • Global Brand Auditing

International Trademark Association (INTA) · Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)

Our Paralegals

Meet our skilled paralegal professionals who streamline complex filings, manage global portfolios, and maintain pristine procedural accuracy for every case.

Barrett Thorne

Director of Global IP Docketing &
Operations

International Portfolio Governance

Barrett directs global docketing protocols and procedural compliance frameworks for foreign trademark portfolios. He manages critical Madrid Protocol deadlines, multi-jurisdictional renewal tracking, and official USPTO office action responses with exact precision. His systematic oversight prevents operational delays and protects core brand equity for international clients.

Senior operations leader with extensive IP documentation expertise

  • Madrid System Management
  • Office Action Response
  • Renewal Cycle Tracking
  • Global Docket Audits

Certified IP Specialist (NALA)

Colton Vance

Senior Litigation Paralegal & Enforcement Lead

Trial Support & Dispute Operations

Colton coordinates all evidentiary workflows, deposition preparations, and enforcement documentation for federal court litigation. He gathers critical infringement proof, formats tribunal filings, and manages specialized digital evidence repositories during active proceedings. His structured leadership maintains total organization across complex Trademark Trial and Appeal Board matters.

Dispute resolution lead expert in federal court evidence management

  • Trial Evidence Gathering
  • TTAB Filing Preparation
  • Deposition Support Prep
  • Enforcement Repository

Advanced Trial Paralegal (ABA)

Weston Mercer

Lead Brand Protection & Clearance
Analyst

Digital Risk & Registry Research

Weston conducts comprehensive brand clearance searches, domain registry monitoring, and online anti-counterfeiting investigations for high-growth enterprises. He generates in-depth risk assessment reports, prepares digital takedown notices, and tracks commercial asset misuse across global web networks. His analytical focus identifies potential infringement threats well before formal filing.

Digital asset analyst focused on proactive clearance and risk mitigation

  • Preliminary IP Searches
  • Anti-Counterfeiting Audits
  • Domain Takedown Notices
  • Marketplace Monitoring

Registered Legal Analyst (NFPA)