Member

Thomas J. Mihill (TJ)

TJ Mihill is a Member in the firm’s Atlanta office where his practice focuses on intellectual property, business law and litigation, construction, fiduciary law, and estate and probate matters. TJ is experienced in arbitration, mediation and negotiation as well as traditional litigation. As a licensed neutral, he has mediated over 150 cases. He is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Service Group.

TJ represents individuals and corporations in the registration of copyrights and trademarks, as well as handling trademark and copyright infringement claims, trade secret violations, and cybersquatting actions. He is particularly active in internet and video game law. In addition to representing video game designers and game design companies, TJ has litigated infringement actions in state and federal courts on behalf of authors, artists, and musicians. He also represents clients in licensing and royalty disputes.

TJ represents clients in litigation, mediation, and arbitration at the state and federal level, both throughout Georgia and nationwide. His practice covers a wide variety of business litigation issues, including actions to enforce or defend against restrictive covenants, professional liability, shareholder disputes, and various breach of contract, tort, and fraud actions. TJ also practices in the area of real property law with experience in premises liability actions, easement issues, and commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes.

Additionally, TJ represents contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in construction disputes, including actions relating to mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens. He has handled numerous defective construction claims from initial compliance with the Georgia Right to Repair Act through arbitration or trial.

Bar Admissions

Georgia

Georgia Court of Appeals

Supreme Court of Georgia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Memberships

State Bar of Georgia

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Member

American Bar Association

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Member

Atlanta Bar Association

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Member

Georgia Game Developers Association

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Member

DRI

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Member, Trademark SLG Chair

Community Involvement

Georgia Game Developers Association, Secretary, Board of Directors

Boy Scouts of America, Committee Chair for Troop 2319; District Committee Chair for the Foothills District

Georgia Entertainment Gala, Host Committee (2012-17)

The Commerce Club

Education

J.D.,

2004

magna cum laude

Georgia State University College of Law

Org / Honor

Law Review, Associate Editor

M.A., English,

2000

University of Central Florida

More Than Stites & Harbison

Prior to joining Stites & Harbison, TJ was with a small litigation and corporate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Accolades

Georgia Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2009-14)

Avvo, 10.0 rating