In trademark law, Mr. Porras-Acosta’s practice encompasses a broad range of services, including advising on brand selection, conducting clearance searches, managing trademark prosecution, and developing domestic and international trademark strategies.

He represents clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as in state and federal courts. His practice extends to handling pre-litigation disputes over trademark and copyright use and infringement, and he has experience in litigating cases involving trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, and false advertising.

In the realm of commercial litigation, Mr. Porras-Acosta has experience with a variety of claims, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, deceptive trade practices, fraud, usury, trade secrets, shareholder derivative actions, breaches of partnership obligations, tortious interference, and personal injury.

As a member of the firm’s Construction Law practice group, Mr. Porras-Acosta provides legal counsel and representation to construction companies, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and real estate professionals. He frequently assists clients with filing and enforcing mechanic’s liens and advancing claims related to payment or performance bonds in construction projects.

Within the Labor and Employment practice group, Mr. Porras-Acosta advises employers on matters such as drafting employment policies and handbooks, structuring non-compete agreements, and mitigating potential employment discrimination issues. He has litigated wage disputes and discrimination claims in both state and federal courts and has participated in I-9 audits as preventative measures against the U.S. Department of Labor.