Attorney Brian Hall

Attorney Brian Hall

Mr. Hall is a 2002 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007.  His practice areas include general civil litigation, business law, and intellectual property, including trademarks and domain name disputes.  Like his partner, Enrico, Brian seeks to change the way law is practiced by defining strategy and deliverables at the outset in order to deliver value to his clients.

EXPERIENCE

Summer Associate, Traverse Legal PLC,, Traverse City, MI, May 2006-Aug. 2006.
Drafted complaints, answers, discovery, trial briefs, various motioins, and legal memorandum primarily dealing with IP, contract, and general civil litigation matters. Gained experience with WIPO domain name dispute arbitration, trademark filing, non-compete agreement matters, and various other general civil matters. Observed depositions, civil hearings, and settlement negotiations.

Law Clerk, United States Attorney’s Office-MDFL, Tampa, FL, June 2005-Aug. 2005.
Drafted legal memorandum, client letters, and motions as part of the Civil Division.  Observed civil hearings, civil trials, and criminal trials in the United States Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Team Lead, Accenture, Cincinnati, OH, 7/2002 – 7/2004.
Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of a global business intelligence solution.  Served as the subject matter expert for all service and performance management reporting capabilities.  Worked with clients in various industries to collect business requirements and interacted with developers to create a new reporting and outsourcing capability.  Became certified in ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and contributed to the development of the processes and procedures that governed the Cincinnati Solution Center. Regularly traveled to personally interact with team members, clients, and outsourcing partners.

EDUCATION

J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, 2007, cum laude
   -Michigan State Law Review, Executive Editor, 2006-2007
   -Michigan State Law Review, Staff, 2005-2006
   -Trial Practice Certificate Program
  -MSU College of Law American Inn of Court, Member, 2006-2007

B.S., Miami University, Richard T. Farmer School of Business, 2002
   -Management Information Systems Major, Marketing Minor, Business Consulting Concentration
   -Phi Kappa Psi National Fraternity

MEMBERSHIP and AFFILIATIONS

• Michigan State Bar, admitted November 2007
• Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim Bar Association

PERSONAL

Brian enjoys running, golfing, fundraising, and spending time with friends and family.