Ed Khalili, IP Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on IP and Real Estate
Atlanta, GA
Trusted ip attorney serving Atlanta.
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Ed Khalili is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on IP and Real Estate. Currently practicing at Founders Legal.
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- Atlanta, GEORGIA
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- IP · Real Estate
- Handles IP and Real Estate matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026).
About Ed Khalili: Ed Khalili is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on IP and Real Estate. Currently practicing at Founders Legal.
Areas of practice
Ed's practice areas in Atlanta
Ed concentrates on ip and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ed handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Ed 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 Ed agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Ed takes real estate 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 Ed agrees to represent you.
Biography
Ed Khalili, ip attorney serving Atlanta
Ed Khalili is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on IP and Real Estate. Currently practicing at Founders Legal. Ed works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on ip matters across the region.
Ed Khalili is a leading patent attorney who advises companies on building, protecting, and leveraging intellectual property as a core business asset. His practice spans the full lifecycle of IP strategy, including patent procurement, trademark prosecution, copyright protection, trade secret strategy, licensing, diligence, patent opinions, and post grant proceedings.
Ed works with clients ranging from early stage innovators to multinational companies across highly technical sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, chemicals, polymers, energy, consumer products, software, electronics, and IoT technologies. He is particularly focused on helping companies align patent and IP strategy with product development, commercialization, and long term market positioning.
Before entering private practice, Ed worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at Northside Hospital, where he participated in hospital governance committees, evaluated drug formulary additions, supported investigational clinical trials, and worked on pharmacy information systems and therapeutic protocol development. This experience gives him practical insight when advising healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceutical clients.
Ed continues to advise healthcare and pharmaceutical companies on regulatory strategy, including matters involving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as commercial agreements and compliance frameworks.
Ed has been recognized by Best Lawyers as Ones to Watch since 2024.
Ed's approach to ip cases
Ed Khalili is a leading patent attorney who advises companies on building, protecting, and leveraging intellectual property as a core business asset. His practice spans the full lifecycle of IP strategy, including patent procurement, trademark prosecution, copyright protection, trade secret strategy, licensing, diligence, patent opinions, and post grant proceedings. Ed works with clients ranging…
Clients Ed works with
Ed reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and real estate matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Ed studied and practices
University of Georgia
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University of Georgia
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Georgia State University
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Jurisdictions
Ed's state bar admissions
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Law school and academic background
Ed completed — in University of Georgia, — in University of Georgia, and — in Georgia State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ed runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Ed's legal honors and published work
Ed has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026).
Locations
Ed Khalili's office in Atlanta
Ed's primary office is at 3423 Piedmont Rd NE #246, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Ed Khalili
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How to hire Ed Khalili — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ed usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ed charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ed'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; Ed 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 Ed
Ed 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. Ed confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ed'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 Ed Khalili
How much does it cost to hire Ed for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ed walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ed offer a free consultation?
Ed charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ed's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Ed'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. Ed gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ed take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Ed 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 — Ed 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 Ed?
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. Ed will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ed accepting new ip clients right now?
Ed'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 Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
Ed handles ip matters throughout Georgia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.
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