Resume of Darin P. Siefkes

Austin, Texas
Licensed in Texas (2006) and Missouri (2005)
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Baylor University School of Law, 2005
Master of Science, 4.0 GPA, Mass Communication, Kansas State University, 1999
Bachelor of Science, History, Kansas State University, 1996


Darin is a small business attorney that has practiced in Texas since becoming licensed in 2005.  After working for a couple years doing patent litigation at a major Texas firm, Darin opened his own practice and has represented small and large businesses ever sense.  Our clients include software developers, electronics designers, artists, restaurants, property developers, landlords and other industries.   Darin’s legal experiences include employment issues, intellectual property issues, drafting contracts and civil litigation.  He also helps consumers by helping people with lemon vehicles get cash settlements or repurchases for their new vehilces with warranty repairs.

Before law school, Darin worked in a variety of industries.  He has run and managed groups in the oil field, media and technology industries.  Additionally, he has worked for large and small IT corporations.

Darin graduated from Baylor Law School in 2005.  He participated in client counseling, moot court and mock trial.  Darin also was active in Baylor Law Review with an article written by him published in the Winter 2005 book.  During law school, he clerked for Curves for Women, the largest franchisor of health spas in the world.  Additionally, Darin externed for Baylor University’s General Counsel and Judge Walter Smith, Chief Judge of the Western District of Texas.

When he gets away from the office, Darin enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and building computers.  If you ever want to be bored to tears, ask him what is new with about his personal media server.


Published Articles

Darin Siefkes, Note and Comment, Explaining United States v. American Library Association: Strictly Speaking, a Flawed Decision, 57 BAYLOR L. REV. 327 (2005)

Thesis

The Effectiveness of Filtering Software on the Internet (1999), Kansas State University.

Speaking Engagements

Essentials for Starting a Business, SCORE Presentation, 2009-2016
Darin is a regular speaker for SCORE Austin and was presented with a Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to SCORE

Trademarks – 10,000 ft Using Nuts and Bolts, Austin Bar Association – Administrative Law Section, 2010

Employment Issues, Contractors, NDA’s and other issues, Texas Recruiters Association, 2009

Essentials for Starting a Business, SCORE Presentation, 2009

Links about Darin:

IMDB (He really did work in Television)

Linked In Profile

Lemon Law Website