We are a leader in copyright law in the United States. From software audits and licensing disputes, to DMCA law, copyright licensing / clearance, Fair Use defense and opinion letters, and online peer to peer (p2p file sharing) law. Our blogs are general legal information only and not legal advice.
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Introduction
I have done a lot of things in my 15 years of law practice and in my life in general. This page will describe some of my highlights:
- Graduated Whittier Law School (Top grade in Contracts and Entertainment Law). Yes, I love entertainment and copyright law.
- Played in the College World Series / inducted into Fresno State Baseball Hall of Fame / Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round. If you have kids that play sports, read this page about my ups and downs while pursuing my dream.
- Passed California Bar examination on the first attempt (without taking bar prep class – learn more from this video)
- Later passed the Arizona bar exam and admitted to the bar in 2008.
- Previously licensed as a real estate broker (in California and Arizona).
- Appeared on Fox News as legal analyst (3 times). Wow, who would have known I was in high demand? They even sent a limo to pick me up.
- Appeared in many federal court cases (arguing in front of many judges appointed by Presidents of the United States). I LOVE federal court and have appeared in over 120 cases!!!
- Become a leader in the area of copyright infringement law (, photo infringement, software audits, font infringement, Strike 3 and Malibu Media defense)
- Grew my Youtube channel to up to over 1.7 MILLION views and currently over 14,000 subscribers.
- Have a strong list of client reviews on Avvo.
You can also see some of our accomplishments here.
Sample Software audit settlements can be found here.
Photo infringement settlements.
“BigLaw” firms we have been up against, counsel in the case, or advised on demand letters
Here is a list of some of the big law firms (and consulting firms) in the United States that we have gone “toe to toe” within handling a variety of business, real estate, and intellectual property matters and/or consulted in regard to demand letters (normally copyright infringement related). If you received a letter from any of these companies call us for a consultation:
- Jaburk Wilk
- Allen Matkins
- Gordon & Rees
- Johnson & Pham
- Sullivan & Worcester
- The Venable
- Bryan Cave
- Troutman Sanders
- Robins Kaplan
- Fox Rothschild
- Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
- Arent Fox
- Kilpatrick Townsend
- Reed Smith
- Perkins Coie
- Fenwick & West, LLP
- Geragos & Geragos
- Loeb & Loeb
- KPMG
- Greenberg Traurig
- Osborne Maledon
- McGuireWoods
- Taft
- Duane Morris, LLP
- Onellp
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Lee and Hayes
- Fried, Framme and Thrush
- Greenspoon Marder
- Procopio
- Sideman (San Francisco)
This is not a complete list and we have taken on many others big, medium, and small solo law firms. To take a deeper look at my story, click here.
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Contact Us
You can reach us by phone at (877) 276-5084 or email us at the top right side of this page. Sorry, due to volume, we cannot get back to everyone but we will always do our best.
Recent Blog Posts
I DID NOT download STRIKE 3 movies but I am being sued!
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Strike 3 files more lawsuits in Central District of California
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Recommendations
- My son was utterly panicky and bewildered when he learned he was involved in a copyright infringement case. A bright young man, he feared his financial would be ruined. My, aren't we glad we found Steve Vondran ! Steve and Lisa would help before (educate), during (keep informed of progress) and a...
- Steve was beyond helpful in advising me on my company's possible issues regarding software licensing. He clearly knows his stuff. Though I hope to not need him in the future, he is absolutely our company's go-to, in any software or similar IP case going forward. And his youtube content is excelle...
- Lisa was great in explaining the steps and what to expect as far as outcome.So far, everything has worked out as I had hoped and the case was ultimately dismissed.Can't thank Steve and Lisa enough!!
- We are a 34 year old company with 8 to 10 employees. In June of 2017 we received a letter from a certain company stating they have "Credible Information" indicating we have installed more copies of certain software products then we are licensed to use and as such we are to pay a settlement in the...
- Amazing is an understatement to describe the service provided by Steve and Lisa. From day one, they have been professional, friendly, and able to explain to me what would happen and the risk involved in different decision that I make for my legal case. They have deliver the most important aspect ...
- After watching Steve's YouTube videos, where he explains everything in layperson's terms, I called Vondran Legal for help with my copyright infringement case. I didn't know what to expect - this was my first need for legal assistance - but Steve and Lisa immediately made me feel supported and pre...
- I would definitely recommend Steve along with Lisa for any of your legal troubles. Before contacting Steve i felt like my life was falling apart with the threatening letters from other law firms trying to extort me for a ridiculous amount of money for something i did not even do. Once speaking to...
- I truly believe Steve and Lisa were Heaven sent to protect the innocent and unaware with regards to the temptations of the internet. Although several thousand miles away they did not hesitate to represent me. They asked noting of me other than to be honest and forthcoming. My case had unforeseen ...
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Steve Is Definitely The Best Attorney You Can Have On Your Side!
First off, I would 100% recommend attorney Steve Vondran to anybody who finds themselves in a copyright infringement lawsuit. Steve helped me with an unfortunate situation (a lawsuit against me) i carelessly got myself into for copyright infringement. I'm in my very early twenties so this lawsuit...
