Lawyer Bio : Robert D. Mason, Jr.
Robert D. Mason, Jr.
"D.J."
Winston-Salem
D.J. is one of the firm’s most experienced young trial attorneys, having tried numerous cases as lead counsel in both state and federal courts. Currently, D.J. concentrates his practice on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation, but over the course of his career, D.J. has successfully represented clients in a variety of matters including cases involving employment discrimination, medical malpractice, professional liability, public official and governmental liability, and wrongful death claims.
D.J. prides himself on representing clients in an efficient and thoughtful manner. He consistently works to achieve the best result for clients whether that result is at trial or a favorable settlement. D.J. also strives to learn his clients’ businesses to serve as a trusted counselor long after any individual piece of litigation has concluded.
Contact
- (336) 721-3761
- (336) 726-9093
Professional Activities
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA); American Bar Association (ABA): Intellectual Property Section and Litigation Section; North Carolina Bar Association: Intellectual Property Section and Litigation Section; Forsyth County Bar Association; Barrister, Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court (2004-2006); North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Committee on Arts, Sports and Entertainment Law (2007); Patent Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association (2007-present).
Admitted to the bar 2000, North Carolina. Admitted to practice before all North Carolina State courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, Western District of Wisconsin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal and Fourth Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Awarded NITA Advocate Designation by National Institute for Trial Advocacy (2007).
Education
B.A., Political Science and History, 1997, Duke University, cum laude; J.D., 2000, Washington and Lee University School of Law, cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, Environmental Law Digest, 1999-2000, Review Editor, 1998-1999, Staff Writer, 1997-1998; Vice President, Environmental Law Society, 1998-1999; Phi Delta Phi; First Place, Mock Trial Competition; Who's Who Among American Law Students; Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges.
Prior Legal Experience
Summer Associate, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999; Summer Associate, Carruthers & Roth, P.A., Greensboro, NC, 1999; Legal Intern, Browne, Flebotte, Wilson & Horn, PLLC, Durham, NC, 1998.
Publications
Patent Reform 2007: Only Certain "New" Designs Receive Protection, Furniture Executive, American Home Furnishings Alliance (November 30, 2007) (co-author with Jack B. Hicks).
Additional Information
Published Cases
Lea v. Kirby, 171 F.Supp.2d 579 (M.D.N.C. 2001)
Gantt v. Whitaker, 203 F.Supp.2d 503 (M.D.N.C. 2002)
Altman v. City of High Point, 330 F.3d 194 (4th Cir. 2003)
Greene v. Swain County Partnership for Health, 342 F.Supp.2d 442 (W.D.N.C. 2004)
Holroyd v. Montgomery County, 167 N.C. App. 539, 606 S.E.2d 353 (2004)
Hanamint Corp., Inc. v. Alliant Marketing Group, LLC, 481 F.Supp.2d 444 (M.D.N.C. 2007)
Areas of Proficiency
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Defense