Please Appreciate DNForum.com Member Attorneys

[Fearless]

Just wanted to remind DNForum.com members to use the professional services of one of the many Attorney member contributors we have here when you have to go beyond simple advice.

We are fortunate to have the cream of the crop here. Let's try and keep them here.

 

[RacerX]

This forum category provides an excellent contribution to the professionalism of this site. Very good work here...

 

[DomainSage]

Ari Goldberg from ESQWire.com is a very knowledgeable attorney especially in the field of intellectual property and the internet. Glad to have him a member of this beautiful forum.

 

[crabby]

I've utilized the talents of one of the participating attorneys here, and because of it I won the battle in slam-dunk fashion.

 

[WildCard]

This goes out to all the attorneys in the forum:

I think what scares off some people from hiring an attorney is the perception that the fees are quite unattainable - and reality is that many services are done many times daily, you have staff trained to do the monotonous part of the task etc.

And given that skill, the price is cheaper than some would expect.

Maybe could you list a few of your more common services you offer and then the rate for that procedure? Would be nice to know a round-about number.

Thanks!
-WC-

 

[HOWARD]

I will be glad to provide my fee schedule to anyone who wishes to email me at [email protected]. Frankly, a lot of the work that is done in this field is at little or no charge.

 

[Ari Goldberger]

I, together with a number of the other attorneys who frequent this forum I believe, are happy to provide free initial consultations, as you can see from our numerous postings.

If I believe a case is worthwhile handling, I will provide a price, often at a flat rate. If I do not think it is worthwhile, I will not recommend you waste your money. Often times, the best result is a settlement, where you can make a legal threat go away, so you can sleep at night, free of the risk of potential damages, mental stress, and painful legal bills that can add up all too quickly.

I think I speak for all the lawyers on this board when I say we are dedicated to helping the domain owner battle against the big trademark interests that attempt to bully law abiding registrants, while at the same time advising against the risky practice of abusive domain registration.

 

[jberryhill]

"Frankly, a lot of the work that is done in this field is at little or no charge."

It's nice to know that ahead of time, though.

I have accepted payment in the form of:

- a wool blanket
- a fruit basket
- macadamia nuts
- frequent flier miles
- a key lime pie
- hotel accomodations

It can make tax time interesting.

I'm happy to accept dnforum bucks for a brief consultation.

"Maybe could you list a few of your more common services you offer and then the rate for that procedure? Would be nice to know a round-about number."

As Ari said, most attorneys are willing to provide an estimate for dealing with your particular matter. My standard rate chart is like the old poster:

Answers: $1.00

Answers requiring thought: $5.00

Correct Answers: $10.00

Dumb looks are still free!

 

[DomeBase]

Yes!

Originally posted by DomeBase
We should all appreciate the lawyers who do post on this forum for free for the public good. They give their profession a good name.

from http://www.dnforum.com/newreply.php?s=&action=newreply&postid=81578

And if one needs more than free advice, we are indeed fortunate to have top notch folks here.

 

[NamePopper.com]

Originally posted by gregr

We are fortunate to have the cream of the crop here. Let's try and keep them here.

Hear Hear.

They also have a sense of humor - which makes them even more valuable since we are a funny bunch.

 

[Bob]

Originally posted by Ari Goldberger
I, together with a number of the other attorneys who frequent this forum I believe, are happy to provide free initial consultations, as you can see from our numerous postings.

If I believe a case is worthwhile handling, I will provide a price, often at a flat rate. If I do not think it is worthwhile, I will not recommend you waste your money.

Ari is true to his word.

When I recieved a C&D letter last May, I contacted him. Ari assessed the situation and said I would have a 50/50 shot at BEST to keep the name. Ari recommended that I just cough it up, which I did.

All this was done on a free consulation basis. He was first class and pleasant the entire time.

I told him that should I ever get another C&D letter, he had my business. Fortunately (for me), I have not received another one (yet )

-Bob

 

[cxz]

.

 

[DaddyHalbucks]

Maybe some of the participating attorneys can offer a little insight on "common law" trademarks, as they pertain to domain name disputes.

This is a big issue right now for many domain owners.

What does a covetous entity have to prove under Lanham/ ACPA?

Is distinctiveness or fame required to prevail?

What is the standard of distinctivness, fame, or recognition?

How can a domain owner defeat "common law" claims?

Is there any federal case law about "common law" domain name disputes?

 

[tassos]

Attorneys of this forum you are blessed!..
be prepared to help me with my problem that will come soon..

www.pepsi.gr
.. no comments.. i ll need lot of advice.. and remember "pepsi" is greek word. i m greek , i m in athens greece

 

[mole]

Yeah, thanks for all the legal advise. You guys are great!

 

[MarkMitford]

When I first saw the title of this thread I sort it read:

"Please Appraise DNForum.com Member Attorneys."

 

[mole]

Okay, okay... I'll take Ari. He seems very in tuned with .biz Networth $6m in 2 years time when .biz really takes off.

 

[jberryhill]

"Please Appraise DNForum.com Member Attorneys."

Provider Four bids 300 quatloos...