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Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ava walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

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Ava charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ava's office. Some copyright attorneys offer free consults — check Ava's current terms during booking.

How long do copyright cases in Florida typically take?

Simple copyright 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. Ava gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Ava take my case if I'm outside Orlando?

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What should I bring to my first meeting with Ava?

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. Ava will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

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Ava K. Doppelt, Copyright Attorney in Orlando, Florida

focused on Copyright, IP, and Trademark

Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, & Gilchrist PA

Orlando, FL

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Ava K. Doppelt is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Copyright, IP, and Trademark. Currently practicing at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, & Gilchrist PA.

Based in: Orlando, FLORIDA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Copyright · IP · Trademark

Handles Copyright, IP, and Trademark matters from Orlando, FLORIDA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando) (2024).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ava takes on

Ava concentrates on copyright, ip, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ava handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Copyright cases in Orlando, Florida

Ava takes copyright matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ava agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Orlando, Florida

Ava takes ip matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ava agrees to represent you.

Trademark cases in Orlando, Florida

Ava takes trademark matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ava agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Ava K. Doppelt — copyright lawyer in Orlando

Ava K. Doppelt is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Copyright, IP, and Trademark. Currently practicing at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, & Gilchrist PA.

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Ava Doppelt is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law. She manages trademark and copyright portfolios, and has substantial litigation experience in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, advising clients on trademark, publishing, entertainment, and licensing, franchising, and copyright matters. Ms. Doppelt speaks frequently on intellectual property, publishing and entertainment law. She has served as an expert witness. Ms. Doppelt was formerly an attorney for Prentice-Hall, Inc. and The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. She was the President of the Orlando Ballet and serves on the Boards of the Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company and The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (Zora Neal Hurston Festival). Ms. Doppelt was also the Treasurer and member of the Executive Council of the Orange County Bar Association, and the recipient of its William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award in 2002. She is a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (President 1990 - 1991) and was the Recipient of its Golden Star Award in 2001. Ms. Doppelt also served as a Commissioner of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (1992 - 1996, Chair 1996) and the Ninth Circuit Grievance Committee.

Ms. Doppelt has been an adjunct professor at Barry University Law School. She is a co-author of the chapter on Trademarks, Service Marks and Other Related Intellectual Property Rights in Florida Franchise Law and Practice.

Ms. Doppelt serves as a mentor in mentorship programs for Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Inns of Court and the Orange County Bar Association.

How Ava handles copyright matters

Shareholder Ava Doppelt is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law. She manages trademark and copyright portfolios, and has substantial litigation experience in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, advising clients on trademark, publishing, entertainment, and licensing, franchising, and copyright matters. Ms. Doppelt speaks frequently on intellectual…

Who Ava represents

Ava reviews new inquiries case-by-case for copyright, ip, and trademark matters in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

New York University
J.D. · 1984

Jurisdictions

Ava's state bar admissions

New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Florida, The Florida
ACTIVE

Ava studied at J.D. in New York University.

Law school and academic background

Ava completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ava runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Ava has received 41 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Orlando)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Orlando)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Orlando)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Orlando)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Orlando)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Orlando)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Anti-Counterfeit
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Internet
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Licensing
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Software
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers: 2010 - 2011, 2014 - 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Attorneys, since 2009
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Elite Hall of Fame 2011 - Current
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Elite: 2004 - Current
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Orlando Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine: IP Star, 2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Top Rated Lawyer, by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell™
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal: 2013 - Current
2026
Best Lawyers in America — of American Women: 2010 - 2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 250 Women in Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Summit Award, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award, 2012
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Orlando) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Orlando) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Orlando) (2016).

Locations

Ava K. Doppelt's office in Orlando

Ava's primary office is at 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1401, Orlando, Florida, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, & Gilchrist PA

255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1401

Orlando, Florida 32801

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ava K. Doppelt — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new copyright attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ava usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ava charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ava'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; Ava will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a copyright attorney in Orlando, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many copyright 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 Ava

Ava discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in copyright practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every copyright 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. Ava confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ava's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many copyright practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ava K. Doppelt

How much does it cost to hire Ava for a copyright case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ava walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ava offer a free consultation?
Ava charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ava's office. Some copyright attorneys offer free consults — check Ava's current terms during booking.
How long do copyright cases in Florida typically take?
Simple copyright 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. Ava gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ava take my case if I'm outside Orlando?
Ava is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ava 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 Ava?
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. Ava will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ava accepting new copyright clients right now?
Ava'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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