David M. Lilenfeld
David M. Lilenfeld is an intellectual property and business lawyer and the founder of Lilenfeld PC in Atlanta. He represents clients in business disputes and intellectual property issues involving trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets.
David is a graduate of Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy. He earned his J.D. at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 1996 where he was a member of The Ohio State Law Journal.
David was named a Rising Star in 2009 and 2010 by Georgia Super Lawyers, which recognizes the best up-and-coming attorneys in the state. He serves as the chairperson of the Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association and was the chairperson of the Litigation Committee of the Technology Law section of the State Bar of Georgia.
A trusted resource for the media on intellectual property and business litigation, David has been published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, IPFrontline.com and other business and legal outlets. See these articles and interviews.
At business meetings and conferences, David speaks on intellectual property law and business litigation. These presentations include:
- Protection of IP for Athletes/Celebs (Entertainment, Sports and IP Conference in Guanacaste, Costa Rica – November 2010)
- Legal Issues of Self-Publishing (Strategic Self-Publishing Conference in Atlanta – November 2010)
- Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia regarding pleading requirements under Twombly/Iqbal (March 2010).
- International Intellectual Property Group, Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations in the U.S. (February 2009)
- Young Lawyers Association, Professionalism in Our Profession (webinar, March 2009)
- Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Standing and Other Pre-Suit Considerations in Copyright and Trademark Disputes (December 2008)
- Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and IP Law Institute, IP Landmines in Advertising, Electronic Media and Video Games (November 2008)
- Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and IP Law Institute, Hot Topics in Counterfeiting (November 2008)
- Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Monetizing Intellectual Property (June 2008)
- The Patent Toolkit: Tools to Keep on Hand to Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property (June 2008)
- Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia, "Fair Use" Defense in Trademark Cases (January 2008)
- National Business Institute Seminar, Introduction to Intellectual Property Issues (December 2007)
- IPE Seminar, E-Discovery: Definitions, Applications and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Changes (May 2007)
David and his wife, Julie, live in Smyrna, Ga., with their two young sons. In his rare spare time, he plays competitive tennis and chess.
"David has been the voice of reason for me on many occasions. He's very patient and personable and works very well with his clients - even when they're emotional! David is fair and honest and I recommend him without hesitance."
Jeannie Johnston, Firm Manager and Paralegal
Hall, Arbery & Gilligan"David was on top of things all the time. His dedication and attention to details makes him a magnificent attorney. In addition to all this, he is a nice person to work with."
Raimundo Sala Albert, Key Account and Commercial Director
Unique"I have watched David progress from an associate to having his own firm. He’s intelligent, personable and results-driven."
Cindy Poortinga, Claims Manager
ABM Industries
Morgan Wood Bembry
Morgan Wood Bembry is an associate attorney at Lilenfeld PC. She received her J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Morgan served as managing editor of the Georgia Law Review. Her student note, It Takes a Village: Considering the Other Interests at Stake When Extending Inheritance Rights to Posthumously Conceived Children, was published in the Spring 2010 issue of the Law Review. She was a member of the Equal Justice Foundation and the Women Law Students Association.
During law school, Morgan interned with Judge Susan Tate of the Athens-Clarke County Probate Court and with the Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs.
Prior to entering law school, Morgan worked in marketing and communications for a large Atlanta law firm. She earned her A.B.J., cum laude, from the University of Georgia, majoring in public relations.
Nick Lockett
Nick Lockett is Of Counsel* with Lilenfeld PC. Nick has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a law degree, both from The University of Alabama.
Prior to law school, Nick worked as an engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Time Domain Corporation (TDC), and at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which manages military intelligence for the United States Department of Defense. As an intellectual property analyst with TDC, a high-tech startup in Huntsville, Al, Nick helped manage TDC's extensive telecommunications technology patent portfolio. Nick also gained valuable experience as a Patent Examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
After graduating law school, Nick practiced at an international intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C. Nick's practice focuses on a broad range of patent law matters.
In addition to his wealth of law practice experience, Nick has deep expertise in electrical engineering and software development, having written code during his work with NASA, TDC and DIA.
*Admitted to practice in Ohio only
Barbara Alexander
Barbara Alexander is Of Counsel with Lilenfeld PC. She earned her J.D., cum laude, at Washington College of Law, American University in Washington, DC, where she served as Notes & Comments Editor for the American University International Law Review.
Prior to law school, Barbara received an M.Phil. in Peace Studies from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland and a B.A. in Political Science/Communications from Marist College.
After law school, Barbara clerked for Justice Miriam Shearing at the Nevada Supreme Court. She has legal experience in the private, government, and non-profit sectors. She currently serves as a member of the Leadership Committee with the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers.
Barbara and her husband, Jonathan, live in Roswell, Ga., with their two young daughters.
Barbara is licensed to practice law in California, Georgia, and Nevada.
Wendy Howard
Office manager Wendy Howard earned a B.B.A., cum laude, from Georgia State University and has worked in the legal services field for more than twenty years. She oversees the law firm’s operations and provides litigation support. Wendy is married with two young children. She can be reached at wendy@lilenfeldpc.com.
2964 Peachtree Road N.W.
Suite 720
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
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(404) 393-9710 - facsimile
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