63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Intellectual Property Lawyers in New Braunfels, TX: 2026 rankings
22 intellectual property lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in New Braunfels: Pearson Strategy Group, LLC, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Volk & McElroy, LLP, 147 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 New Braunfels intellectual property lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated law firms.
Top 10 intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearson Strategy Group, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (54) | Austin, 36 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC | 62 | 4.9★ (49) | San Antonio, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Buche & Associates, PC | 61 | 5.0★ (21) | Austin, 44 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | Austin, 45 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | John Rizvi, P.A. - The Idea Attorneys | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Austin, 45 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Vargas IP–Patent & Trademark Attorney | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | San Antonio, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Nick Guinn IP Attorney | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | San Antonio, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Volk & McElroy, LLP | 57 | 5.0★ (147) | San Antonio, 29 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Baker Law Group, PLLC | 55 | 4.6★ (45) | Austin, 50 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Bold Patents Law Firm | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Austin, 45 mi away | — | — |
All 22 intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in San Antonio, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 44 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 45 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 45 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 22 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 29 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 29 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 147 Google reviews, the most in New Braunfels.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 50 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 45 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 46 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kyle, 26 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 29 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 25 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 41 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 46 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 46 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Hulsey P.C.
Based in Austin, 47 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 29 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 JustLegal
Based in Austin, 45 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney referral service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 45 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 45 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving New Braunfels
20 more intellectual property lawyers within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burch Law Firm | 4.8★ (92) | In New Braunfels |
| Carroll Law Group, PLLC | 4.9★ (43) | In New Braunfels |
| Cludius Law | 4.9★ (53) | In New Braunfels |
| Davidek Law Firm, PLLC | 4.9★ (130) | In New Braunfels |
| Gina Motz Law Office | 4.5★ (41) | In New Braunfels |
| John MacDonald Law P.C. | 5.0★ (76) | In New Braunfels |
| Kyle Law Firm | 4.8★ (158) | In New Braunfels |
| Law Office of Marco Sanchez, P.C. | 4.9★ (81) | In New Braunfels |
| Law Office of Roy Neal Linnartz | 4.3★ (50) | In New Braunfels |
| Law Offices of Alexandra Williamson | 5.0★ (44) | In New Braunfels |
| Lorna Griffin Law Offices, PLLC | 4.8★ (50) | In New Braunfels |
| Lovorn Law Firm, PLLC | 4.9★ (86) | In New Braunfels |
| Nick Sisoian: Wills/LLC/Probate Attorney | 5.0★ (81) | In New Braunfels |
| Ribail Law | 5.0★ (106) | In New Braunfels |
| Seymour & Vaughn | 4.9★ (450) | In New Braunfels |
| Texas Horizons Law Group | 5.0★ (51) | In New Braunfels |
| The Bettersworth Law Firm | 5.0★ (107) | In New Braunfels |
| The JM Dickerson Law Firm Central Texas | 5.0★ (73) | In New Braunfels |
| The Law Office of Daniel Palmitier | 5.0★ (85) | In New Braunfels |
| Traeger, Ricks & Little, PLLC | 4.9★ (50) | In New Braunfels |
How we ranked New Braunfels intellectual property lawyers
We scored 22 New Braunfels intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In New Braunfels data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an intellectual property lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many intellectual property law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- For patents, check the lawyer is registered to practice before the patent office and has worked in your technical field.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an intellectual property lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Are you registered with the patent office?
- Which official fees are not included in your fee?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels: frequently asked questions
Which intellectual property lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Braunfels?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked intellectual property lawyer in New Braunfels, TX is Pearson Strategy Group, LLC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews. Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC (#2) and Buche & Associates, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 22 intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many intellectual property lawyers are there in New Braunfels?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 intellectual property lawyers serving New Braunfels, TX. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels are open 24/7?
9 ranked intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC (#2), Buche & Associates, PC (#3) and Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels work on weekends?
8 of 22 ranked intellectual property lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC (#2), Outlier Patent Attorneys, PLLC (#4) and John Rizvi, P.A. - The Idea Attorneys (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do New Braunfels intellectual property lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Volk & McElroy, LLP has the most, 147 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank intellectual property lawyers?
Each intellectual property lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do intellectual property lawyers outside New Braunfels count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the New Braunfels city center, our service radius for intellectual property lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can intellectual property lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels, TX charge?
Intellectual property lawyers often charge a flat fee for trademark and patent filings (official fees are separate) and hourly rates for infringement disputes. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $461 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Who can file a patent application for me?
Before the US Patent and Trademark Office, only registered patent attorneys and patent agents may prosecute patent applications for others. Trademark filings can be handled by any licensed attorney. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of intellectual property lawyers in New Braunfels, TX ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in New Braunfels?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for New Braunfels
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 intellectual property lawyers serving New Braunfels.
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