2012 Go-To Law Firm® for the Top 500 Companies

PirkeyBarber has been selected as a 2012 Go-To Law Firm® for the Top 500 Companies. This honor recognizes the top 500 firms that deliver exceptional work for the FORTUNE 500®.

PirkeyBarber Ranks as a Tier 1 firm in 2012

U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings, and PirkeyBarber is proud to have been included in the rankings as a Tier 1 firm.

Best Lawyers: Lawyers of the Year 2012

Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Louis T. Pirkey as the “Austin Best Lawyers Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year” for 2012 and Bill Barber as the “Austin Best Lawyers Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2012.

Lou Pirkey Recently Named One of the Top Attorneys in Texas

Lou Pirkey was recently named to Texas Super Lawyers 2011 annual list of the top 50 attorneys in Texas. Click here to see the complete list.

Texas Lawyer Magazine

PirkeyBarber is pleased to announce our partner and co-founder, Lou Pirkey, was recently named one of The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter-Century by Texas Lawyer Magazine. Click here to read his interview.

Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year 2010

Best Lawyers has named Louis T. Pirkey as the "Austin Best Lawyers Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year" for 2010...Steven Naifeh, Managing Editor of Best Lawyers, says, 'We continue to believe - as we have believed for more than 25 years - that recognition by one's peers is the most meaningful form of praise in the legal profession. We would like to congratulate Louis T. Pirkey on being selected as the 'Austin Best Lawyers Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year' for 2010.

Chambers USA 2010

Pirkey Barber has "a huge reputation for its expertise in trademark and copyright litigation" with an ability to "distill complex matters into clear and simple concepts" and sources specifically noted their "top-quality service." Louis Pirkey is "hailed as one of the best trademark attorneys in the USA" with superb depth of knowledge, and is described as "someone who handles himself well and is great on his feet." Bill Barber is also "extremely well regarded, particularly for his 'open and discussion-based style." Shannon Vale was also described as having "a good grasp of international trademark law, and clients love working with him."

Chambers USA 2009

This Austin-based boutique is regarded as a "superior firm for all things trademark" and also has considerable expertise in unfair competition issues. Louis Pirkey has a huge amount of experience in trademark litigation and counseling and is regarded by sources as "a superstar - truly preeminent in the trademark field. He is an absolute master."  Bill Barber is similarly considered to be a "trademark heavyweight" and is praised for his performance in jury and bench trials and appeals. He also advises on trademark clearance and prosecution and domain name disputes.

Guide to the World's Leading Trade Mark Law Practitioners

Lou Pirkey, Bill Barber and Shannon Vale are recognized in this prestigious international publication.

Texas Super Lawyers

• Lou Pirkey is one of Texas "Top 100 Lawyers" and Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property Litigation.
• Bill Barber is identified as a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property.
• Steve Meleen and Chris Graff were each named a Texas "Rising Star," recognizing "the top 2.5 percent of up-and-coming Texas attorneys."

Which Lawyer?

• PirkeyBarber is a "recommended firm" for Intellectual Property.
• Lou Pirkey is a "leading individual" and "renowned trademark expert."

The Best Lawyers in America

• Lou Pirkey, Bill Barber, Steve Meleen, and Susan Hightower are listed among the "Best Lawyers in America" in Intellectual Property Law.

Who's Who in Legal: Texas

• In 2008, PirkeyBarber was called "the best in the state," with a practice marked by "integrity." Lou Pirkey was deemed "one of the most eminent trademark litigators in Texas" and Bill Barber was described as "widely published." Steve Meleen was noted as "yet another 'top quality litigation attorney', who is praised for his internet-related expertise," and Shannon Vale was described as "a big presence" in the market.
• In 2006, Lou Pirkey received the most nominations of any trademark lawyer in Texas, and was called "a fantastic litigator" and "in a category of his own." Bill Barber was described as "the cream of the crop," and received particular mention for his domain name practice and litigation skills.  Steve Meleen was dubbed "a 'great choice' for his 'excellent record' in trademark litigation."

Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007

• The [PirkeyBarber] team is "extremely proficient" and possesses a "great deal of experience in trademark litigation and prosecutions."  Commentators consider the group to be at the "top of the trademark litigation Bar in Texas" and attest to its "outstanding national reputation."
• Lou Pirkey is "one of - if not the - finest trademark attorneys in the country."  This "highly dedicated and intelligent" and "very charming" lawyer counsels clients on the gamut of trademark-related issues and represents them in trademark litigation across the country.
• Bill Barber is an "excellent trademark specialist" as well as an "extremely capable litigator."