A. Shane Nichols, IP Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on IP, Patent, and Trade Secrets
Atlanta, GA
Trusted ip attorney serving Atlanta.
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A. Shane Nichols is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Trade Secrets.
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- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- attorney
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- IP · Patent · Trade Secrets
- Handles IP, Patent, and Trade Secrets matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
About A. Shane Nichols: A. Shane Nichols is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Trade Secrets.
Areas of practice
A.'s practice areas in Atlanta
A. concentrates on ip, patent, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP
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Trade Secrets
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IP cases in Atlanta, Georgia
A. takes ip matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Patent cases in Atlanta, Georgia
A. takes patent matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Trade Secrets cases in Atlanta, Georgia
A. takes trade secrets matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Biography
A. Shane Nichols, ip attorney serving Atlanta
A. Shane Nichols is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Trade Secrets. A. works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on ip matters across the region.
Licensed to practice in both Texas and Georgia, Mr. Nichols has represented clients in federal and state courts in the U.S., the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as several international courts around the world. Mr. Nichols is registered to practice as a patent attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Mr. Nichols is consistently recognized by third-party rating services for his skill in the area of intellectual property litigation. These include Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Trend’s “Legal Elite,” andGeorgia Super Lawyers.
Mr. Nichols earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and mathematics from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from Emory University. He teaches an annual Trial Techniques course to law students at Emory University. He is a past chairman of the State Bar of Georgia’s Intellectual Property Section.
A.'s approach to ip cases
Shane Nichols is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and primarily represents his clients in high-risk patent infringement and trade secret litigation. Licensed to practice in both Texas and Georgia, Mr. Nichols has represented clients in federal and state courts in the U.S., the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as several international courts around…
The kind of cases A. takes
A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, patent, and trade secrets matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where A. studied and practices
Emory University
J.D. · 1997
Jurisdictions
A.'s state bar admissions
Georgia, United Stat
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A. studied at J.D. in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
A. completed J.D. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
A.'s legal honors and published work
A. has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law (2026).
Locations
A. Shane Nichols's office in Atlanta
A.'s primary office is at 1180 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire A. Shane Nichols — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.
A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about A. Shane Nichols
How much does it cost to hire A. for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does A. offer a free consultation?
A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can A. take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
A. is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is A. accepting new ip clients right now?
A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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