[jblake]

I've never worked with a lawyer before. How do I pick one? Should I pick one in my state - Nevada? Should I post the case details here? I guess I was hoping someone on HN had a connection or is an IP lawyer themself, as I have no idea how to pick a lawyer and no idea how much this could cost.

[lvspiff]

Go here and get a referral: https://nvbar.org/for-the-public/find-a-lawyer/lrs/

You will likely schedule a time to sit down and discuss the letter and they might give you some indications of how to proceed.

At that point if you want to continue forward a "retainer" fee will be collected. It could be thousands.

From there good luck!

[takinola]

You can also see a lawyer you want to reach out to has been reviewed by previous clients

https://www.avvo.com/

[scruffyherder]

First challenge on any and all lawsuits is diversity. Since you are the one being sued it better be Nevada, otherwise your lawyer will answer with a diversity challenge saying you don’t do business where it was filed and ask for the case to be moved.

Get ready for so many continuances and discovery requests. Do not delete anything, purposeful deletions can be taken as an admission of guilt.

But I’m clearly not your lawyer or a lawyer just someone who has been sued.

They always want to settle for precedent. Prior art is a harder thing than it should be, but you better find out everyone else they sued and make contact, assuming they aren’t gagged.

Sadly courts don’t slammed down enough people as vexatious litigants, so here we are.

[diffstrokes]

I work with a firm that has IP lawyers, they are mediocre and very expensive. I recommend calling local private practice IP lawyers and briefly describe your situation and ask for a 2 hour consult. Speak with as many as possible and hire the one who seems the most helpful.