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Bill C. Panagos, IP Attorney in Troy, Michigan

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Bill C. Panagos is an attorney based in Troy, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Panagos Kennedy PLLC.

Based in
Troy, MICHIGAN
Experience
attorney
Known for
IP
  • Handles IP matters from Troy, MICHIGAN.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).

About Bill C. Panagos: Bill C. Panagos is an attorney based in Troy, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Panagos Kennedy PLLC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Bill C. Panagos

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

IP cases in Troy, Michigan

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

Biography

About Bill C. Panagos — Attorney of Michigan ip experience

Bill C. Panagos is an attorney based in Troy, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Panagos Kennedy PLLC.

Bill's distinctive style makes him effective as a first chair litigator and as a lead transactional lawyer. He had done both successfully for major corporations for decades.

Drawing from his experience as in-house counsel, including as Chief IP Counsel for Lear Corporation, Bill offers sophisticated business judgment that is rare in private practice. His in-house experience includes service for the US Army, BASF, SC Johnson, and Detroit Diesel. As evidence of his breadth and depth, Bill has structured acquisitions of technology companies, set up engineering entities in China for developing next generation batteries, cross-licensed IP, and litigated complex patent and trade secret issues in federal court.

Bill's breadth of experience also reaches into developing international patent and trademark portfolio management strategies, developing risk mitigation plans for businesses launching new products and new versions of products, and navigating government contracts for primes and subs.

Regardless of the challenge before him, Bill knows how to focus on the clients' specific business objectives, regardless of technology or industry. And he delivers results.

Working with Bill on a ip matter

Bill's distinctive style makes him effective as a first chair litigator and as a lead transactional lawyer. He had done both successfully for major corporations for decades. Drawing from his experience as in-house counsel, including as Chief IP Counsel for Lear Corporation, Bill offers sophisticated business judgment that is rare in private practice. His in-house experience includes service for…

Clients Bill works with

Bill reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Troy and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Bill C. Panagos's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Detroit Mercy

    J.D. · 1981

Bill studied at J.D. in University of Detroit Mercy.

Law school and academic background

Bill completed J.D. in University of Detroit Mercy. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bill runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Bill C. Panagos

Bill 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 — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026).

Locations

Bill C. Panagos's office in Troy

Bill's primary office is at 3155 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 119, Troy, Michigan, 48084. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Panagos Kennedy PLLC

3155 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 119

Troy, Michigan 48084

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bill C. Panagos — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Troy, Michigan

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 Bill

Bill 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. Bill confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bill'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 Bill C. Panagos

  • How much does it cost to hire Bill for a ip case?

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

  • Does Bill offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do ip cases in Michigan 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. Bill gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Bill take my case if I'm outside Troy?

    Bill is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bill 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 Bill?

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

  • Is Bill accepting new ip clients right now?

    Bill's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Troy, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan

Bill handles ip matters throughout Michigan. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.

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