Tier One Law™
As any Veteran knows, the premier operational units of the United States Armed Forces are Tier One Units. Examples include DEVGRU (Seal Team 6) and Delta Force. These units are highly trained, superbly capable, and undertake the most challenging, strategically critical missions. Most importantly, they never quit, remain always mission focused, and always prevail.
At Hood Legal Group, we represent entrepreneurial and business focused people - especially Veterans - who need to assert or defend their valuable intellectual property assets. And we advise and counsel Veterans in their businesses regarding IP strategy and monetization.
But what sets us apart is how we operate. We execute in our legal practice in the same relentless, committed, unwavering way that our nation's Tier One military units execute their missions. From day one, mission success is our first and only focus. We call our way Tier One Law ™.
Perhaps you're an entrepreneur or business owner - and especially if you are a Veteran - starting or leading a business venture with valuable intellectual property to assert or protect. Or you're trying to figure out how to monetize your valuable IP assets. And especially if you find yourself the recipient of the dreaded "cease and desist" letter accusing you of infringing somebody else's IP - in all these cases, call in Tier One Law™.
Small Unit Tactics
Gary Hood brings to his clients' disputes 30 years of trial and litigation experience, gained in some of the most prestigious, large corporate law firms. But what he also draws heavily on is his military experience and leadership skills.
And that is what makes the Hood Legal Group different- where BigLaw is large and cumbersome, staffing cases with 10+ person teams, we are small, focuced, and agile. We do not maintain an expansive roster of lawyers and staff just in case, touting our size and broadly disparate practice areas.
We instead relentlessly focus on our mission. We know - from experience - that a small, customized group of specially selected and motivated individuals, led by a decisive, experienced trial lawyer, is much more effective. We relentlessly execute with precision on our case mission plan to achieve our client's goals.
Efficiency
Modern times have rendered the traditional law firm approach outdated and unnecessary. We instead utilize a virtual model.
We have no physical offices, but instead have on-demand convenient conference space available in a variety of locations to meet with clients by appointment. We connect with our clients through technology, prosecute their cases efficiently, and focus all our time and our client's precious resources on what matters - achieving their desired outcome.
Lavish offices spread across the country serve lawyer egos and real estate investors. But fancy offices, spacious conference rooms and curated art on the walls come at a price - which those corporate firms pass on to their clients. And they do not help a client win.
Simplicity
Law and legal disputes can be complicated. Cases may involve many moving parts and appear confusing. But the approach to the case, and the client experience, should not be.
Mr. Hood believes clients deserve to know at the start what their case will cost. And to work directly with their lead lawyer, from the day they meet to case conclusion. That is why we scope out a case at the very beginning, present our clients with an all-in fee, and ensure they get top shelf trial counsel at a price they understand. Simple. Fair. Client-focused. As it should be.
And then we stay on mission, focused on our client's goals, to achieve success. Billing by the hour, as most BigLaw firms still do, rewards ineffectiveness and inefficiency. We strongly prefer to align our interests with those of our client, to achieve mission success.
Unapologetically Pro-America, Pro-Military, Veteran-First
The Hood Legal Group's CEO served honorably as a United States Naval Officer. He is a proud member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He knows personally the time, effort, commitment, and sacrifice that comes with military service.
Having traveled the world and experienced a broad array of other cultures and systems, he firmly believes that America is the greatest nation on the planet. And he is unapologetically patriotic. So while we represent clients including many who have not served, we actively seek opportunities to provide our services to military veterans.
Additionally, the Hood Legal Group commits its charitable resources and pro bono service to supporting our active-duty U.S. Military and veterans. These men and women, who all wrote a blank check to a nation forever indebted, deserve it.
Organizations we support, and commend to you to consider supporting as well:
One More Wave - a non-profit based in San Diego, California, focused on decreasing the veteran suicide rate through surf therapy - www.onemorewave.com
The USO - an organization around since 1941, it focuses on strengthening America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation - www.uso.org
Operation Surf - based in Avila Beach, California, its mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community in connection with injured military and veterans - www.operationsurf.org