Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

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Intellectual Property Lawyer

3.7(3 Google reviews)

401 W 4th St Ste 3200, Austin, TX 78701, United States

Information last updated October 14, 2026

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property Business Law Civil Litigation

About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a global law firm with offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The firm advises clients at the intersection of technology, capital, energy, and government, serving a range of businesses from startups to large public and private companies. Pillsbury is recognized for its collaborative teams, integrated offerings, and commercial awareness.

The firm's Austin office provides comprehensive legal services, emphasizing support for technology companies in areas such as venture financings, intellectual property protection, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, international expansion, and technology transactions. Additionally, the Austin practice offers general legal services, including corporate and business law, environmental law, and media and telecom.

Pillsbury has a history of assisting technology and life sciences companies, with notable experience in venture financing, IPOs, M&A transactions, and outsourcing. The firm's market-leading practices have received consistent recognition from publications like Chambers & Partners and Financial Times. Pillsbury values high performance, collegiality, collaboration, and inclusivity, fostering a culture that leverages individual qualities across its global network.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Edward A. Cavazos — Managing Partner
Valeska Pederson Hintz — Partner
David T. Dekker — Firm Chair
Michael J. Finnegan — Firm Managing Partner
Stacie D. Yee — Partner and General Counsel
Jenna Reed — Litigation Counsel
Amal Alotaibi — Partner
Services listed: Corporate & Transactional, Finance, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulatory, Venture Financings, Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Environmental & Natural Resources, Media & Entertainment, Technology Transactions, Bankruptcy
Offices: 401 West 4th Street, Suite 3200, Austin, TX 78701 USA
Suite 3106, China World Office 2, No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing 100004 China
10 Post Office Square, Floor 8, Boston, MA 02109 USA
Office 855, Tower 2, Globex Business Center, PO Box 14023, Doha, Qatar
Suite 4120, 41/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Awards & recognition: 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
Austin Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work List
2026 Legal 500 U.S. Guide
2026 Chambers USA Rankings
2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings
Litigator of the Week Honors
2025 Most Feared Firms (BTI Consulting)
2025 Chambers UK

Source: pillsburylaw.com · checked October 14, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP located?+

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What kind of cases does Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handle?+

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handles Intellectual Property, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Call Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP at +1 512-580-9600 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP well rated?+

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a 3.7-star rating based on 3 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

3 reviews

Patricia M· via Google
a year ago
christian campbell· via Google
They lawyer group shouldn't use this building anymore. The security here is so rude and arrogant.
6 months ago
Nick Wetzig· via Google
After struggling to find a patent attorney (had 4 previous attorneys) who could understand my complex technical invention, I was relieved to work with Chad Hammerlind at Pillsbury Law. His highly technical background made him the perfect fit, allowing him to grasp my idea fully and provide invaluable guidance. Chad went above and beyond, anticipating potential issues and future-proofing my patent in ways I hadn't considered. His expertise made the entire process smooth and understandable. Thanks to Chad's exceptional work, I'm no longer discouraged about patenting my innovations. For any future technical patents, I know exactly where to turn. Pillsbury Law has truly exceeded my expectations! I can not stress enough how thankful I am for Chad and all his hard work!
2 years ago

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