Atty. Justin Maio
Justin Maio is an associate at Russ August & Kabat, where he is a member of the firm’s intellectual property group and mergers and acquisitions group. His primary practice is focused on trademark prosecution and brand development, but he is also a key team member in patent, copyright, and trademark litigation matters.
Profile Summary
About Justin Maio at a glance
Justin Maio is a real estate, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Russ August & Kabat. Educated at Pepperdine University (JD, 2013) and The University of Texas (—, 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Justin Maio is an associate at Russ August & Kabat, where he is a member of the firm’s intellectual property group and mergers and acquisitions group
- His primary practice is focused on trademark prosecution and brand development, but he is also a key team member in patent, copyright, and trademark litigation matters
- Justin has experience litigating contract disputes, complex commercial disputes, and business torts as well
- On the corporate side, Justin primarily focuses on conducting and managing intellectual property due diligence for complex M&A deals
- His experience touches each stage of deal development, from conducting initial IP searches to drafting IP-related terms for purchase agreements, to handling post-closing IP-related filings and recordations
- Justin graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law with a Dean’s Merit Scholarship and was awarded CALI Certificates in Contracts and Mediation Theory & Practice
- He also earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, which is ranked as the top program of its kind in the nation
- He previously worked at Keegan & Baker, LLP in real-estate litigation and for Associated Production Music, LLC, where he focused on royalty agreements
- Justin received a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin
- He is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa honors society, Beta Gamma Sigma business honors society, and a member of the Texas Cowboys service organization, which is the oldest society at the University of Texas
- Justin is an active member of the State Bar of California and is registered as a patent attorney before the United States Patent & Trademark Office
- Justin was recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” by Los Angeles Magazine in 2020 and 2021
Practice Areas Explained
Justin Maio's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Maio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Justin Maio is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Justin Maio is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Justin Maio is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Los Angeles or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Justin Maio
Where is Justin Maio's law office located?
What practice areas does Justin Maio handle?
Where did Justin Maio go to law school?
How can I contact Justin Maio for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Justin Maio received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.