Atty. Susan Hightower

Atty. Susan Hightower

Hon. Susan Hightower is a lawyer practicing trademarks, trademark protection, trademark litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (615) 949-2630 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Susan Hightower at a glance

Susan Hightower is a trademark, ip, and appellate attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2001), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2003). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2000) and Austin College (B.A. English, 1987). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hon. Susan Hightower is a lawyer practicing trademarks, trademark protection, trademark litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Austin College in 1987, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Susan practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Hightower's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Susan Hightower is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

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

Susan Hightower is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Susan Hightower is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Hightower

Where is Susan Hightower's law office located?
Susan Hightower's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Hightower handle?
Susan Hightower focuses on trademark, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Susan Hightower practiced law?
Susan Hightower has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Susan Hightower go to law school?
Susan Hightower earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. English, 1987).
How can I contact Susan Hightower for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2000
B.A. English
Austin College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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