Attorney Michael Gallagher

Law Offices of Gallagher & Dawsey Co., L.P.A. - Columbus, OH

Michael J. Gallagher focuses his practice on patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, patent litigation, trademark litigation, and copyright litigation. In addition to his legal studies, Michael studied immunogenetics at the Mammalian Genetics Center of the University of Michigan and graduated from Wayne State University Medical School. Michael is one of the few medical doctor patent attorneys. While at the University of Michigan, Michael received a Michigan Cancer Foundation Research Fellowship for his work in the enhancement of cancer immunity. Prior to practicing law Michael practiced anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

Michael is an honors graduate of The Ohio State University College of Law where he received numerous scholarships and awards for high academic achievement. Michael has significant experience in international patent prosecution and international trademark prosecution, including extensive knowledge on Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) procedures and the Madrid Protocol. In fact, Michael also holds an advanced degree in international intellectual property protection granted by the University of South Africa. Michael’s unique background makes him particularly astute in the fields of biotechnology patents and medical device patents.

Education: 

Law: J.D., The Ohio State University
LL.M. (Intellectual Property Law): The University of South Africa
Medical School: M.D., Wayne State University
Graduate: M.S., Biology, University of Michigan
Undergraduate: B.A., The University of Michigan

Registrations:
Supreme Court of Ohio 
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio 
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Professional Associations:

American Bar Association 
Ohio Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Columbus Intellectual Property Law Association

Attorney Leon Bass

Law Offices Leon Bass - Columbus, OH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010 – Present: Adjunct Professor, Otterbein University
o Instructor of course in Music Law. Extensive coverage of copyright law, trademark law, contract law as well as music industry legal and business issues applicable to recording, publishing and touring.

1998 - Present: Attorney, The Law Office of Leon Bass:
o Founded and cultivated successful boutique law firm from the ground up. Developed progressive marketing strategies and business management processes. Developed a loyal client base.
o Practice concentration in transactional and litigation areas of trademark and copyright law, general business law, entertainment law, and computer and internet law.
o Named "Rising Star" in intellectual property by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011.
o Wrote and Published numerous articles on copyright, trademark, and related areas.
o Regular speaker and presenter on practice area concentrations.

2009 - Present: Of Counsel to Chester Willcox & Saxbe, LLP an AV rated, 40 attorney full service law firm with a 125 year history and stellar reputation as a premier litigation and general business law firm. The firm has a rich history of prestigious attorneys, many of whom have held public office, and some even reaching the highest offices such as US and Ohio Attorney General, US and Ohio Senator and Representative, the Ohio Supreme Court and Ohio Lieutenant Governor. In addition, about 1/3 of its partners have been ranked as 2009 "Super Lawyers", and one was given the distinction of a top 10 Super Lawyer by Law and Politics magazine.

2004 - 2008: Of Counsel to Rich Crites & Dittmer, LLC, an AV rated, 16 attorney full service law firm with over 50 years of service. The firm's core practice groups include real estate tax and appeals, municipal law, business transactions, white collar crime, collections, and civil litigation.
o Facilitated new marketing initiatives for Rich Crites & Dittmer and the Law Office of Leon Bass using web based marketing and direct marketing, including firm newsletters, traditional marketing, and speaking
engagements.
o Effectively implemented and maintained inventive firm process improvement systems and strategies utilizing latest technology to create highly efficient, paperless mobile office.

Attorney Representative Clients include small to large businesses in various industries with a concentration of clients in the music, entertainment, real estate, and construction industries including concert venues, record labels, publishing companies, booking agents, managers, artists, film producers, construction companies, real estate developers, and condominium associations.

Clients have included:
o Concert venues, agencies and promoters: Buckeye Lake Music Center (AKA Legend Valley, a 40,000 plus capacity concert venue), Walther Productions (major East Coast concert promoter), Ashley
Talent (major international booking agency);
o National bands and national tours: Quiet Riot, Dark Star Orchestra, Fatty Koo, and Rock Never Stops (nationwide tour);
o Record labels: Harmonized Records, Niliahah Records, and Desert Dreams Productions;
o Real estate, construction and other business: Able Roofing, Parking Solutions, Inc., Cumberland Trail Condominium Association, Stillwater Asset Management Fund (large New York hedge fund)
Yearling Green Apartments, Stone Creek Condominium Association, Feazel Roofing, Real Living, Inc., and Hull Pottery Association.

Prior Legal Experience:
o Ohio Attorney General, Columbus, OH, July 1996-April 1997
o Prepared motions and pre-trial briefs in the Court of Claims Defense Section
o Dean Nancy Rogers, Ohio State University College of Law, May-August 1996
o Pro bono litigation - pleadings, legal research, litigation strategy, and investigation
o Rhino Records, Legal and Business Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, May-August 1997
o Prepared, drafted, and negotiated songwriter, licensing, and other music industry contracts
o Famous Music Publishing Company, Legal Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, May-August 1997
o Drafted and analyzed publishing contracts, including synchronization and master use licenses
o MCI WorldCom Advanced Networks, Hilliard, OH, Sept.-Oct 1998
o Drafted, negotiated, and analyzed contracts for Fortune 2000 companies
o Summers, Anthony & Vargas, Columbus, OH, May 1996 - Sept. 1998
o Drafted state and federal appellate briefs, complaints, oral arguments
o H. Lee Thompson & Co., L.P.A., Columbus, OH, May-July 1996
o Prepared and managed client files, prepared legal research memos, engaged in negotiation
o Law Office of Scott Marshall Neuman, East Lansing, MI, Summer 1994
o Prepared briefs, motions, pleadings, and oral argument

BAR ADMISSIONS
o OHIO: Supreme Court of Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1998
o US Virgin Islands, admitted by USVI Supreme Court, 2009
o Admitted Pro Hoc Vice in Federal District court in Houston, TX and San Diego, CA

ORGANIZATIONS, AFFILIATIONS and ACTIVITIES
o Columbus Bar Association – member of the Columbus Bar Association's Ethics Committee.
o Virgin Islands Bar Association – member of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
o Capitol Square Rotary - President and Board of Directors, multiple committee leadership roles
o Musicon, LLC - President and Chairman of the Board
o Hocking College – Former Board of Advisors, music program
o Columbus Community Festival - Board Member, Entertainment Selection Committee
o Music in the Round – Founder and chairperson of annual charity concert for domestic violence non-profit
o Photography – Produced award-winning photographs; concentration in underwater coral reef life
o Music – Performs in various musical acts on guitar, mandolin and vocals
o SCUBA – certified by PADI, extensive dive experience
o Greater Columbus Local Music Awards – Founder and Executive Producer

EDUCATION
o The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Columbus, OH: Juris Doctor, May 1998
o Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI: Bachelor of Arts with Honor, July 1995
o Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science with Business Cognate
o Additional Major: Psychology