[REFERRALS]Attorney referrals and co-counsel
Attorney referrals and co-counsel for IP matters
Refer a client's patent, trademark or IP litigation matter, or bring us in as co-counsel. Your client relationship is respected, and you deal directly with our IP attorneys.
Referrals at a glance
- Matters
- Patents, trademarks and IP litigation
- Working together
- A referral, or co-counsel if you want to stay involved
- IP litigation
- Cases at any stage
- Clients
- In all 50 states, by phone and video
- Referral line
- (954) 371-1006
[01]Partnering with us
An IP firm you can send clients to.
The Rapacke Law Group is an intellectual property law firm focused on patents, trademarks and IP litigation. We regularly receive referrals from business attorneys, transactional attorneys, commercial litigators, personal injury attorneys and more.
Respect for your client relationship
Your client relationship is respected, whether you refer the matter or stay on it as co-counsel.
Direct access to our attorneys
You promptly receive a case analysis and deal directly with our intellectual property attorneys.
Referral or co-counsel
Refer the matter, or, if you want to be more involved in the case, we can serve as co-counsel.
IP litigation at any stage
We can handle IP litigation cases at any stage, from patent and trademark disputes to trade secrets.
Flat fees quoted up front
Patent and trademark work is quoted as a flat fee before any work begins, so your client knows the cost from the start.
Backed by The RLG Guarantee
Patentability searches, provisional patents, design patents and trademarks are covered by The RLG Guarantee.*
*Refunds subject to the RLG Guarantee Policy in your engagement letter. The guarantee is a refund promise, not a promise of a granted patent, a registration or any legal outcome.
[02]How a referral works
From your call to your client's quote.
Start with a call. We take it from there and keep you in direct contact with the attorneys on the matter.
Attorney referralCall to quote
- 01Book a call about the matterTell us about your client's patent, trademark or IP litigation matter, and whether you want to refer it or work on it as co-counsel.
- 02Receive a case analysisYou promptly receive a case analysis and deal directly with our IP attorneys.
- Free03FreeYour client's strategy callYour client talks through the matter with us on a free strategy call.
- 04A quote before any workPatent and trademark work is quoted as a flat fee before any work begins.
- 05The fee agreementWhere fees are shared, your client signs an agreement that sets out joint responsibility and the division of fees.
[03]Fee sharing
How referral fees are handled.
Fee sharing between lawyers is regulated. This is how the firm handles it.
When referred an intellectual property case, we will promptly share legal fees with the referring law firm or attorney in compliance with Florida Bar Rule 4‑1.5(f)(4)(D) or 4‑1.5(g).
When handling a referral or co-counsel arrangement, we will take responsibility for following all necessary procedures to ensure compliance with the ethical rules that apply. In Florida, the sharing of legal fees by lawyers is governed by Rule 4‑1.5 of the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct.
In compliance with this rule, your client will sign an agreement that explains
- that you and The Rapacke Law Group are jointly responsible for the representation
- the division of fees between the firms
[04]What we handle
The matters you can refer.
Patents, trademarks and IP litigation, from a first filing to a dispute in court.
[05]The attorneys
Who your client works with.
Registered patent attorneys with engineering and technical backgrounds, and an attorney for trademarks and patent prosecution.
Meet the whole team
Andrew Rapacke
Managing Partner · Registered Patent Attorney
Former Naval Engineering Officer. M.S. in electrical and electronics engineering.
Ken Brooks
Registered Patent Attorney
Materials science and engineering. Patents in software, AI, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Chris Watt
Registered Patent Attorney · Former USPTO Examiner
Software, AI and machine learning, and MedTech. A full-stack software engineer.
Casey Goldenberg
Attorney · Trademarks and Patent Prosecution
Trademarks and patent prosecution, from a scientific background.
[06]Questions
Questions from referring attorneys.
Anything else, book a call and ask.
Book a call onlineWhat kinds of matters can I refer?
Intellectual property matters. The firm is focused on patents, trademarks and IP litigation, and can handle IP litigation cases at any stage.
Who refers matters to the firm?
All types of attorneys and law firms, including business attorneys, transactional attorneys, commercial litigators, personal injury attorneys and more.
Can the firm serve as co-counsel?
Yes. For attorneys who want to be more involved in the case, we can serve as co-counsel.
What happens after I refer a client?
You promptly receive a case analysis and deal directly with our intellectual property attorneys. Your client relationship is respected.
How do I start a referral?
Book a call online and ask about a referral or co-counsel arrangement. The referral line is in the summary at the top of this page.
[07]Client reviews
What clients say about working with us.
4.7 across 614 public reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Avvo.
#1Top reviewed IP law firm*
Read client reviews“Andrew Rapacke and his team are exceptional. They did our provisional and non provisional patents. The entire team is professional and an ease to work with.”
Von DorjevskiFounder, Inguardia Health · Client review “I wanted to patent one of my jewelry designs and it was a very smooth process for me as all the details were taken care by the firm.”
Alex TorresDesign patent · Client review “A detailed analysis and report was provided once the search was completed. They answered all of my questions in a timely manner and advised me on the best strategies moving forward.”
Brittany LongPrior art search · Client review
Reviews reflect individual client experiences. Quotes are excerpts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. *#1 top reviewed means the most public client reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Avvo of any US patent or trademark firm.
Refer a matter or bring us in as co-counsel.
Book a call online to start a referral relationship.