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Contact
Email
lacorteb@ballardspahr.com
Phone
(602) 483-6351
Address
Phoenix, AZ, US
Professional
About
Brian W. LaCorte is a seasoned attorney with Ballard Spahr in Phoenix, Arizona, where he focuses his practice on intellectual property, tax, and patent infringement matters. With extensive experience advising clients on complex legal and business issues, he brings a strategic, detail-oriented approach to protecting valuable assets and helping clients navigate challenging disputes and transactions. Based in the firm’s Phoenix office at 1 East Washington Street, Mr. LaCorte works with individuals and businesses seeking practical, effective counsel in high-stakes matters where precision and foresight matter. In his intellectual property and patent infringement practice, Mr. LaCorte helps clients address the legal issues that arise when innovation, technology, and competition intersect. He understands the importance of safeguarding creative and technical work, and he is committed to providing guidance that aligns with each client’s goals and long-term interests. His tax practice further reflects a broad and sophisticated legal background, enabling him to assist clients with matters that require careful analysis and a clear understanding of the financial and legal implications involved. Mr. LaCorte is known for his professional, responsive approach and dedication to client service. He strives to deliver practical solutions tailored to each matter, helping clients move forward with confidence in an evolving legal landscape.
About Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property attorneys protect creative works, inventions, and brand assets. They handle patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Common matters include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets.
Credentials
Education
1988 George Washington University National Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1985 Arizona State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2009 Best Lawyers in America-- Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America 2008 Southwest Super Lawyers-- IP Litigation, Southwest Super Lawyers 2005 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2003 Up-and-Comer, BizAZ Magazine 1993 Who's Who in America Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Publications
2002 Arizona Attorney The Great Race: Copyright and Online Third-Party Works 2000 National Education Telecommunications Association National Conference Emerging Copyright Issues in the Internet 1999 Arizona Bar Journal New Federal and State Legislation Addresses Y2K Readiness 1998 Arizona Bar Journal Protecting Trade Secrets Under Arizona's Trade Secret Statute 1995 National Business Institute Property Tax Law in Arizona
Associations
State Bar of Arizona Member Maricopa County Bar Association Member American Bar Association Member American Intellectual Property Law Association Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member
Speaking
2007 Independent Insurance Association Staewide Conference Statewide Seminar on Trade Secrets and Non-Competition Covenants 2000 National Education Telecommunications Association Copyright Issues 1999 Western Association of State Tax Administrators Property Tax Issues 1999 Arizona State Bar Convention Intellectual Property Issues, Speaker 1998 Arizona State Tax Conference Seminar on Property Tax Litigation Issues, Featured Panelist
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Updated: Sep 05, 2026