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Iowa
IA, DC |
The Law Offices of Brett J. Trout, P.C.
300 SW 5th, Suite 222
Des Moines, IA 50309
Contact: Brett Trout (trout@bretttrout.com)
Phone: (515) 288-9263
Cases handled: Several in IA
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? n/a
Rates: $185/hr + $1000 retainer; $3000 maximum
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Kansas
KS |
J. Steven Schweiker, Attorney
7134 W. 80th Street
Overland Park, KS 66204
Phone: 913-383-2500 | Fax: 913-383-3085
Email: jsschweik@aol.com
Contact: J. Steven Schweiker
Experience with DirecTV: I have written two response letters to DirecTV and am defending one person in US District Court. In addition to those three people, I am advising three others who have received letters and threw them away but have not been sued yet.
Jurisdiction handled: US District Court, Kansas
Rates: $100 per hour |
KS |
Law Office of Jack Peggs
155 N. Market, Suite 830,
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-264-9730 | Fax: 316-264-0006
jack.peggs@jackpeggslaw.com | www.jackpeggslaw.com
Contact: Kathy M.
Civil or Criminal? Both
Number of cases: 25+
Experience: Commercial litigation of all types handled, including telecommunications law. Cases handled in our offices involving DIRECTV have consisted of the evaluation of matters with recommendations as to settlement or defense (accomplished within blocks of 5 hrs of professional time); and the defense of matters filed in federal district court inclusive of pleadings, discovery, motion practice and court appearances. All court and trial work is done in DIRECTV cases usually on an hourly basis.
Rates: $175/hr for most matters. $95/hr for telecommunications law (including DIRECTV litigation). Multiple client rates available if no conflicts.
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KS, MI, OK |
Nguyen Law Offices, LLC
1516 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67214
Contact: H. Alec Nguyen (hanguyen@winlawyers.com)
Phone: (316) 262-8085 | Fax: (316) 262-8091 | Website: www.winlawyers.com
Cases handled: 40 in KS, MI, OK
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $120/hr; will consider pro bono and discounts for multiple clients
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Kentucky
KY |
Fowler, Measle & Bell LLP
300 West Vine Street, Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507
Contact: T. Bruce Bell (bbell@fmblaw.com)
Phone: 859/252-6700 | Fax: 859/255-3735 | Website: www.fmblaw.com
Cases handled: 25 (20 current) in KY
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $175/hr (consideration given for duplicate services)
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KY
TN |
Givhan & Spainhour, PSC
200 S. Buckman St., Suite 1
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Phone: (502)543-2218 | Fax (502)955-7000
Contact: John Spainhour (jspainhour@alltel.net)
Cases Handled: 4
Jurisdictions: Kentucky (primary)and Tennessee
Rates: $175.00 / hour is regular rate. In thee event I represent multiple defendants I will prorate the time spent. A retainer may be required.
Notes: Currently defending 4 civil cases in the Western District of Kentucky at Louisville, Kentucky. We also represent a number of prepaid legal insuance plans, Signature anf Hyatt included. These plans have been covering defense |
KY |
Piper, Wellman & Bowers
200 North Upper St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 231-1012 | Fax: (859) 231-1015
Contact: Dean T. Wellman (dwellman@pwblaw.net)
Experience with DirecTV: Currently defending legal action in Eastern District of KY
Cases handled: 1
rates: $125 per hour/ discount for multiple clients or students |
OH, KY |
Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker
7 West Seventh Street, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: 513-721-3330 | Fax: 513-721-5001
Contact: Rick Lauer (rlauer@rkpt.com)
web: www.rkpt.com
Experience with DTv: I have represented approximately one dozen individuals who have been sued by Directv in federal courts throughout Ohio and Kentucky. I have negotiated many successful settlements for less than the initial demands made by Directv. I am also aggressively litigating cases where appropriate.
Rates: $225/hour with $1500 refundable retainer |
OH, KY |
Thomas G. Eagle Co., L.P.A.
3386 N. St. Rt. 123
Lebanon, OH 45036
phone: (937) 743-2545
fax: (937) 704-9826
Contact: Thomas G. Eagle (eaglelawoffice@cs.com)
Web: www.lawyers.com/eagle
Experience with DTv: Have negotiated, settled, and am litigating several cases currently. Obtained the order in local jurisdiction ordering severance of multi-defendant cases. Have been active in exchanging information with other attorneys on similar cases nationwide. Representation limited to cases in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Covington, Kentucky only
Rates: Currently $165.00/hour. |
Louisiana
LA |
Booth and Booth
138 North Cortez
New Orleans LA 70119
Phone: 504 482 5292 | Fax: 504 482 5847
Contact: Vincent J. Booth (vbooth@boothandbooth.com)
Web: http://boothandbooth.com
EXPERIENCEWITHDIRECTV: I am defending 18 clients in Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, and have been appointed lead counsel for defendants in the Eastern District. I have been engaged in a heavy litigation practice for 15 years. In addition to extensive civil trial practice I have practiced criminal law in federal and state courts.
Rates: $175 per hour. I accommodate multiple client by charging a reduced retainer and splitting the fee between all of the clients that benefit from it. I will not handle these matters pro bono |
LA |
Law Offices of Lester J. Gauthier, Jr.
P. O. Box 3371
Lafayette, La. 70502
Phone: 337-264-1783 | Fax: 337-264-1869 | Website: www.lestergauthier.com
Contact: Lester J. Gauthier, Jr.: (legauth@bellsouth.net)
Willing to Take Cases: YES Civil/Criminal: civil
Experience with DirecTv: seven clients.
Rates: $175 per hour. My rate could be adjusted to accomodate multiple clients. |
TX, LA, AR, IL |
McCall & Ritchie
2600 Via Fortuna, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78746
Contact: Jack Wilhelm (jackwilhelm@justice.com)
Phone: (512) 477-4242 | Fax: (512) 477-2271
Cases handled: 7 (current) in TX (W., N., and S. divs.); LA (W. dist.)
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $200/hr ($2000 retainer, attempting to solve in first retainer)
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LA |
Mumphrey Law Firm LLC
9061 W. Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: 504-279-8555 | Fax: 504-281-0074
Contact: Keith Couture (art894@aol.com)
Web: www.mumphreylaw.com
Experience with DTv: I am defending three cases and the first comment from the defense was to begin settlement discussions, which we rejected.
Rates: Hourly Rates are $175.00 out of Court and 225.00 in court.
For Directv cases I am taking a $1,500.00 retainer which will include the first Motion to Dismiss and the answer or a minimum of 13 hours of billable time.
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TX, CA, PA, LA |
Pham & Associates
PC/2900 Smith St Ste 189
Houston, TX 77006
Contact: Duncan T Pham
Phone: (713) 522-7270 | Fax: (713) 522-1459
Cases handled: 5 in TX (N. and S. dists.)
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $150/hr; discounts negotiable for multiple defendants; no pro bono
Notes: Handles LA E. district. Civil and criminal. Second office: 8350 N. Central Expy Ste 789, Dallas, TX 75206 -- Tel (214) 522-4111 Fax (214) 522-3550 |
LA |
The Smith Law Firm, L.L.P.
300 Courthouse
Post Office Drawer 1528
Leesville, Louisiana 71496-1528
337.239.2244
1.800.379.6526
contact: S. Christie Smith IV
scsmith4@worldnetla.net
numerous cases handled
RATES=$250/hour in court, $125/hour out of court, $60/hour paralegal, plus all expenses. We do consider flat rate and multi-client discounts. |
LA |
Wright & Moreno, LLC
203 West Clarence St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Richard D. Moreno (richard@wrightmoreno.com)
Phone: (337) 439-6930 | Fax: (337) 439-6730 | Website: www.wrightmoreno.com
Cases handled: 75+ consultation, 12 settlement in LA
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: Varies; would consider pro bono
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Maine
MA, CT, NH, ME, RI |
Law Office of Kenneth D. Quat
132 Great Rd., Suite 200
Stow, MA 01775
Contact: Kenneth D. Quat (kquat@rcn.com)
Phone: 978-823-0620 | Fax: 978-823-0621
Cases Handled: 6 letters, 4 lawsuits in MA
Handled DirecTV Litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $175/hr for litigation (discounted); flat rate of $500 for pre-suit negotiations, often applied some toward litigation expenses
Notes: Civil only. Willing to accept cases in MA, CT, NH, ME, RI. |
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