Atty. Gregory W. Herbert

Atty. Gregory W. Herbert

For more than 20 years, Gregory Herbert has litigated and counseled clients in the areas of intellectual property law, media/First Amendment law, Internet law, eCommerce, entertainment law and complex commercial litigation. Greg is board certified as a specialist in Intellectual Property Law by the Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education, a distinction held by less than 1% of Florida attorneys.

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Profile Summary

About Gregory W. Herbert at a glance

Gregory W. Herbert is a patent, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1990) and Florida State University (BA, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For more than 20 years, Gregory Herbert has litigated and counseled clients in the areas of intellectual property law, media/First Amendment law, Internet law, eCommerce, entertainment law and complex commercial litigation
  • Greg is board certified as a specialist in Intellectual Property Law by the Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education, a distinction held by less than 1% of Florida attorneys
  • Greg has broad trial experience, jury and non-jury, in state and federal court, having tried multimillion-dollar cases to verdict as lead trial counsel
  • Greg also has extensive experience representing for-profit higher education institutions in connection with intellectual property and litigation matters
  • Greg was voted by his peers as "Lawyer of the Year" in the Intellectual Property Litigation practice area in the Orlando market for 2014, as noted in The Best Lawyers in America annual vote
  • Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig's Orlando office in 1996, Greg was with a media and IP litigation boutique firm in New York
  • Greg frequently lectures on media, IP, and Internet law issues, has published several articles on those topics, and has taught Internet law as an Adjunct Professor at the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Barry University
  • Greg has had two media and IP cases featured on the front page of USA Today as well as other publications

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory W. Herbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory W. Herbert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Gregory W. Herbert is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory W. Herbert

Where is Gregory W. Herbert's law office located?
Gregory W. Herbert's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory W. Herbert handle?
Gregory W. Herbert focuses on patent, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Gregory W. Herbert go to law school?
Gregory W. Herbert earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (BA, 1986).
How can I contact Gregory W. Herbert for a consultation?
You can contact Gregory W. Herbert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gregory W. Herbert received?
Gregory W. Herbert's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Media Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1990
BA
Florida State University
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, Intellectual Property Litigation - Copyright: National, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year," 2011 & 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Orlando)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Orlando)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Orlando)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Orlando)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Orlando)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
New York, New York State Bar Association

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