L.A. Perkins
Top rated Intellectual Property Litigation attorney in Boca Raton, Florida
Perkins Law Brand Protection
Practice areas: Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1996
Education: Stetson University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 Call today:
561-675-0440
Perkins Law Brand Protection
2295 Corporate Blvd NWSuite 117
Boca Raton, FL 33431 Visit website
L.A. Perkins is the visionary founder and CEO of Perkins Law - Brand Protection, based in Boca Raton, Florida. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified circuit civil mediator and family mediator, she also holds a foreclosure mediation certificate and dedicates her practice to the intricate realms of intellectual property law. Her passion lies in guiding business owners to identify, safeguard and assert their intellectual property rights, thereby enhancing their business value and steering clear of costly pitfalls.
Ms. Perkins boasts a diverse legal portfolio, having represented clients in a wide array of matters such as trademark and copyright registrations, infringement cases, patent disputes, trade secret counseling, unfair competition and more. Her clientele ranges from individuals to Fortune 100 companies across various industries, including technology, finance, fashion, pharmaceuticals and hospitality. Her litigation experience spans multiple states, including Florida, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York and Wisconsin.
Before establishing her own firm, Ms. Perkins was a partner at a national law firm and a leading business law firm in Northeast Ohio. She has been an integral part of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association for over a decade, serving as past-president for the 2021-2022 bar year. Her dedication was recognized in 2018 when she received the President’s Award for her commitment to the association. Additionally, she chairs Grievance Committee 15F, appointed by The Florida Bar, where she oversees investigations into lawyer misconduct.
Ms. Perkins is highly regarded in her field, earning an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and a perfect 10.0 score on Avvo. Her legal journey began at Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated in 1996. She is licensed to practice in Florida and admitted to several prestigious courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Her career is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the protection and advancement of intellectual property rights.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual PropertyFocus areas
Copyrights, Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks
- 60% Intellectual Property Litigation
- 40% Intellectual Property
First Admitted: 1996, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.brandprotection.law/la-perkins/
Bar / Professional Activity
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association (2010 to present; Secretary, 2017-2018; Treasurer, 2018-2019; President-Elect, 2019-2020; President, 2020-2021; Past-President, 2021-2022)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- Florida
- Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters (Advisory Board, 2004 to 2014)
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certified, Circuit Civil Mediator and Family Mediator
- Foreclosure Mediation Certificate
Pro bono / Community Service
- Former Member, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Grievance Committee "F"; Speaker, Alternative to Suspension Program, South County Courthouse, Juvenile Division.
- Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Boca program
- Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Health & Wellness Committee, Board of Directors of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating. AVVO 10.0 Rating
- Received a 10.0, Avvo Rating
- Mentioned, “News and Notes,” Florida Bar News (January 1, 2010)
- Featured, “After Hours: Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Palm Beach County Chapter Membership Luncheon,” Daily Business Review (January 25, 2011)
- Mentioned, “People,” Daily Business Review (April 14, 2011)
- Featured, “South Florida Lawyers Stress Importance of Courts to Public,” Daily Business Review (May 1, 2012)
- Featured, “After Hours: South Palm Beach County Bar Association Annual Installation Gala,” Daily Business Review (June 8, 2012)
- Featured, 2014 Attorney to Watch, Attorney at Law Magazine (January 7, 2014)
- Commentary, Controversy Over Manziel Trademark Filing, THELAW.TV (April 8, 2014)
- Commentary, Copyright Infringement Lawsuit filed against Taylor Swift by Lucky 13, THELAW.TV (June 2014)
- Commentary, Copyright Infringement Lawsuit filed against Led Zeppelin, THELAW.TV (June 2014)
- Mentioned, “News and Notes,” Florida Bar News (September 1, 2019)
- Featured, Attorney at Law Magazine, Top Lawyers & Law Firms 2019
- Featured, The National Law Journal (March 2021), Recognized as Top Rated Lawyer
- Featured, The American Lawyer (April 2021), Recognized as Top Rated Lawyer
- Featured, The National Law Journal (April 2021), Recognized as Top Rated Lawyer
- Mentioned, Super Lawyers South Florida edition 2021, Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation
Educational Background
- B.B.A., with honors, International Finance & Marketing, University of Miami
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Guest Lecturer, Intellectual Property Law, Palm Beach State College (2015)
- Speaker, “Performance Appraisals: Valuable Training Tools or Plaintiff’s Exhibit?” Quarles & Brady, LLP, Labor and Employment Law Conference, Naples, Florida (May 24, 2001)
- Speaker, “Employee Background Checks – Practical Pointers,” National Association of Women Business Owners, Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Chapter, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (July 12, 2004)
- Speaker, “What You Should Know About Protecting Your Website,” Successful Women in Business, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Boca Raton, Florida (November 20, 2008)
- Panelist, “Examining Non-Compete, Confidentiality and Independent Contractor Agreements from an Intellectual Property Standpoint,” Intellectual Property Committee, South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Boca Raton, Florida (September 23, 2009)
- Moderator, “Trademark Basics – What Every Business Owner and Attorney Should Know,” Intellectual Property Committee, South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Boca Raton, Florida (March 24, 2010)
- Speaker, “Strategies for Corporate Data Management in the Age of E-Discovery,” Association of Corporate Counsel America South Florida Chapter, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (May 19, 2011)
- Moderator, “Successful Diversity Initiatives: Perspectives from In-House Counsel and Leading Law Firms,” South Palm Beach County Bar Association (October 10, 2014)
- Guest Lecturer, Intellectual Property Law, Palm Beach State College (February 18, 2015)
- Panelist, Commercial Law Session, Palm Beach County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference (March 27, 2015)
- Panelist, “Having It All: Strategies for Success!”, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, South Palm Beach County Bar Association (May 25, 2016)
- Panelist, 4th Litigation Funding Conference, discussing litigator viewpoints (March 8, 2019)
Other Outstanding Achievements
- The American Lawyer, Recognized as Top Rated Lawyer, 2022
- The National Law Journal, Recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer, 2022
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Excellent IP attorney”
Office location for L.A. Perkins
2295 Corporate Blvd NW
Suite 117
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-675-0440
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
