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Howard, Howard, Francis & Reid
111 Pettigru St.
Greenville SC 29601
Phone: 864-242-3522


Joseph S. Lyles, LLC 610 Grove Rd. Greenville, SC 29605 Phone: 864-232-1676 Contact: Joseph S. Lyles (joe.lyles@jslyles.com)... Joseph S. Lyles, LLC 610 Grove Rd. Greenville, SC 29605 Phone: 864-232-1676 Contact: Joseph S. Lyles (joe.lyles@jslyles.com)

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Stuckey Law Offices
123 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Contact: Chris Murphy (clmurphy@stuckeylaw.com)
Phone: (843) 577-9323 | Fax: (843) 577-3635 | Website: www.stuckeylaw.com

Cases handled: 60 in SC
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $150/hr; $120/hr if unsuccessful or settle
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Weidner & Wegmann, LLC
6 Professional Village Circle
Beaufort, SC 29907
Contact: Larry Weidner (weidnerl@earthlink.net)
Phone: 843 521-0004 | Fax: 843-521-9390 | Website: www.beaufortlaw.com

Cases handled: 2 in SC
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $175/hr (willing to discuss other arrangements)
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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


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Roberts & Associates
701 Broadway, Suite 401, Mail Box 1
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Phone: (615) 242-2002 | Fax: (615) 242-2042
Email: JR@4BankruptcyLawyers.com
Web: 4BankruptcyLawyers.com
Contact: James Roberts

Experience with DTv: I am defending an individual who purchased the smart card reader for legitimate business purposes.
Rates: I require an up-front retainer of $1,500.00 to begin. I bill at $150 per hour which will be taken from the initial retainer and then billed monthly. However, I can be flexible with payment terms under certain circumstances. I am also interested in converting this matter to a class action suit against DirecTV and the lawfirm and would like to speak with any other defendants in the Middle Tennessee area.


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Tidwell Cartee, P.C.
530 Church Street, Ste. 202,
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Contact: Barry R. Tidwell
Email: btidwell@tidwellcartee.com
Phone: 615-248-2242 | Fax: 615-742-1017

Cases Handled: Approx. 50
Jurisdictions: All Federal Courts Of Tennessee
rates: I take a flat fee for defense of a case.


Texas

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Anderson M. Simmons PC
4515 Manchaca Road, Suite 202
Austin, Texas 78745
Phone: (512) 707-2285 | Fax: (512) 707-1993
Contact: Andy Simmons (andersonsimmons@sbcglobal.net)
Web: www.andersonsimmons.com

Experience with DTv: Currently handling one DirecTV case in the Western District of Texas. I have a wide range of civil litigation experience, ranging from defense of the largest corporations to representing individuals in consumer matters.
Rates: The firm is willing to offer a discounted rate of $125.00 per hour to individual DirecTV defendants, with a $1,000 retainer.


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Browning & Fleishman, P.C.
701 Commerce Street, Suite 510
Dallas, Texas 75202
Phone: 214-7524130 | Fax: 469-227-9010
Contact: John G. Browning
Email: browninglaw@justice.com

Civil/Criminal: civil
Experience with Direc TV: I have responded to demand correspondence from DirecTV, and am actively engaged in defending approximately 50 separate lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Cases handled: approximately 50
Jurisdictions: U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas; the Western District of Oklahoma
Willing to take cases: Yes, depending on the factual circumstances of each case.
Rates: We have been defending DirecTV cases on an hourly basis of $150/hr. with a minimum $1,000 retainer.


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Cafiero, Lenahan & Lafuente, P.C.
2926 Maple Ave, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214-922-9200 | Fax: 214-922-9266
Contact: Christopher Cafiero (christopher.cafiero@clltxlaw.com)

Experience with DTv: We are currently representing clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, total of three cases, and we are interested in actively defending these cases.
Rates: We prefer a flat rate, offer discounts for multiple clients, and have flexible payment plans. We also accept most major credit cards.


TX

David Person, Esq.
3814 Nasa Road One
Seabrook, Texas 77586
Phone: 713.291.5446 | Fax: 281.535.0090
and:
514 East Bowie
Beeville, Texas 78102
Phone: 713.291.5446
Contact: Dave Pearson (davidperson1@yahoo.com , sosuemedtv@yahoo.com)
and:
Beaumont, TX
Phone 713.291.5446
Contact: Dave Pearson (davidperson1@yahoo.com , sosuemedtv@yahoo.com)

I have worked on a number of DTV defense cases. I am also willing to work on a sliding scale budget.


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Donald T. Fulton
600 North Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Phone: 817-870-1211 | Fax: 817-870-1225
Email dfulton@flash.net or dfulton@lawyersline.com
Website http://www.lawyersline.com/web/dfulton/index.htm

Cases handled: Cases I have responded to demand letters have not gone to filing of suits as yet but I do not push for a settlement for my clients unless instructed by them to do so.

Rates: $175 per hour (legal assistant-$75) $1500 retainer/unused portion refunded.

Jurisdictions: Admitted to practice in Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Federal Court of Appeals 5th Circuit and United States Supreme Court.
Notes: Extensive trial experience. Legal assistant is constantly researching current happenings in these cases including court rulings on severances, summary judgments or dismissals of 2512 and summary judgments of total case so that we may best represent our clients.


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Harssema & Mielke LL.P.
903 Main St.
Humble, TX 77338
Phone: 281-548-2040 or 281-732-2050 |Fax: 281-548-2041
Contact: Michael Harssema (mehlaw@earthlink.net)

Experience w/DTv: I am curretly defending an individual who purchased a DSSPRO from the internet for legitimite purposes. I have also responded to demand coorespondence. I have been on the fit against big buisness exploitation for the last several years
Rates: I will do flat fee cases to include everything up to trial. My rates for individuals ranges from $85-135 per hour or flat fee, depending on what is affordable to the client. I will work payment plans and I do accept credit cards. I also offer discounts for multiple clients. I will handle counter-claims for 25% contigency.


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Law Office of B. Diane Heindel, P.C.
407 E. 4th Street
Tyler, Texas 75701
Phone: 903-533-9900 | Fax: 903-533-9989
Contact: Kathleen Horton (dianeheindel@cox-internet.com)
WEB=www.heindellaw.com

Experience w/DTv: 80% of our practice is devoted to litigation. We have experience in defending individuals against lawsuits filed by DirecTV.
Rates: $200.00 per hour; We are currently accepting these cases at a reduced rate.


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Law Office of Garcia, Quintanilla & Palacios
5526 N 10th Street
McAllen, TX 78504
Phone: (956) 682-9477 | Fax: (956) 682-0223
Contact: Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr. (lawofficeofgqp@prodigy.net)

Experience with DirecTV: I am currently defending several cases in the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division and Laredo Division.
Rates: $1,000 retainer


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Law Office of Scott E. Scammahorn
407 E. 4th Street,
Tyler, Texas 75701
Phone: 903 595-1000 | Fax: 903 592-6684
Contact: Vickie Roberts (info@tylertexaslaw.com)

Experience w/DTv: 80% of our practice is devoted to litigation. We have experience in defending individuals against lawsuits filed by DirecTV.
Rates: $200.00 per hour; We are currently accepting these cases at a reduced rate.


TX

Law Offices of Daniel M. Burns
16165 Oak Grove Road
Buda, Texas 78610
Contact: Daniel M. "Matt" Burns (dmburns@texas.net)
Phone: (512) 295-8003 | Fax: (512) 295-8004

Cases handled: 10 in TX
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $150/hour for attorney time, $75 per hour for paralegal time.
Billed against $1,500 retainer in many cases. Higher retainer may be
required depending of facts of case. Would consider pro bono cases for the
right candidate if it could lead to broad injunctive relief against DTV.
Notes: Practice in this area is now limited to criminal defense only.


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Law Offices of Joe A. England, P.C.
1333 Corporate Drive, Suite 209
Irving, Texas 75038
Phone: (972) 580-9440 | Fax: (972) 719-0905
Contact: Joe A. England (je@jaengland.com)

We also have a Ft. Worth Office: Phone: 817- 569-6700
Dedicated to defend the oppressed.


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Law Offices of Peggy S. Bittick
One Themis Place, 2400 South Texas Avenue
Pearland, TX 77581
Contact: Peggy Bittick (PSBittick@aol.com)
Phone: 281.485.3500 | Fax: 281.485.0171 | Website: www.bitticklaw.com

Cases handled: Letters: 30; lawsuits: 35+ with several more per day in TX
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: Flat $5000 fee + 40% contingency (we are counter-suing in every case)
Notes: My office represents about 35 defendants in DTV suits. We have had different judges dismiss the sec. 1225 "mere possession" claims so far. One of the judges is in the Houston Southern Dist. and wrote an excellent opinion re. same (the others wrote pretty decent ops. too).


TX

Law Offices of Randall H. Nunn
320 N. Travis Street,#303, Sherman,TX 75090
PHONE=903-893-0603
FAX=903-893-0694
Contact: Randall H. Nunn (rhnunn@prodigy.net)

Experience w/DTv: Presently handling a DirecTV case in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas. Have handled complex corporte and commercial cases in both state and federal courts in several states
ates: 95 hour. Would consider discount or flat rate on a case by case basis.


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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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McEntire & McEntire
5613 Glenview Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Contact: Rex McEntire (mikemcentire@sbcglobal.net)
Phone: 817-656-0400 | Fax: 817-656-0525

Cases handled: 12 in TX (N. dist.)
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $250/hr (discounts when appropriate and for mult. clients)
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Mosser Mallers PLLC
17110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 290
Phone: 972-733-3223 | Fax: 972-267-5072
Contact: Mark L. Hill (HILLM@MOSSERMALLERS-LAWYERS.NET)

Experience with DTv : 1 case
Rates: hourly from $150 per hour.


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Patterson Boyd & Lowery, P.C.
2101 Louisiana St.
Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: 713-222-0351 | Fax: 713-759-0642
Contact: S. Scott Boyd

Experience with DTv: I currently represent a defendant who lives in Texas and was sued in North Carolina.
Rates: $150/hour.


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


TX

The Warner Law Firm
101 S.E. 11th, Suite 202
Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: 806.372.2595 | Fax: 806.372.5674
Contact: Michael A. Warner (mwarner@wtxcoxmail.com)

Experience with DTv: I am currently litigating three (3) suits in the Northern District of Texas-Amarillo Division. I will be filing counter-claims in all three suits upon conclusion of the original complaint. I am in the process of severing two (2) cases that have been filed in a group of four (4) so that DirecTV must pay new filing fees and insures a fair trial to my clients against the extortionists from DirecTV.
Rates: I have a flat $2,500.00 fee and I am taking the counter-claims on a 40% contingency basis.


Utah

UT

CONSTANTINO LAW OFFICE, P.C.
68 South Main St., Suite 800
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Tel: (801) 530-5050
Contact: Gregory M. Constantino (constantinogrego@qwest.net)

Experience with DTv: Several cases have been filed in Utah by DirecTV which allege that people have obtained illegal equipment. I am currently involved
in two such cases.
Rates: I charge $150.00 per hour. Because I have already done the research
for the Motion to Dismiss that is appropriate in many cases, I charge a
flat rate of ($600.00), which is four (4) hours of time to meet with the
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