Robert S. Gregory, the former Chief Business Officer of Atlas Development Corporation and senior member of its management team, has recently joined the firm as of counsel.  Over the course of twenty-five years, initially as outside counsel, Robert helped ATLAS (a leading provider of healthcare information technology solutions to the diagnostics industry) grow from early stage technology start-up, to the market leader in its niche, with a client base of more than 200 hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and centers of excellence throughout the country.

Michael Gattoni, Esq. is now officially an associate attorney with the McHattie Law Firm. We were fortunate to have him as our law clerk for over a year and are excited to continue working with him. Michael has a strong background in general corporate and intellectual property law.

Jonathan Tyler has over fifteen years of experience in representing clients on intellectual property matters. He has successfully prepared and prosecuted a large number of patent applications in an array of technical areas including computer software, electrical, and mechanical technologies. He specializes in electrical and computer-related areas such as computer software, wireless networks, optical networks, data storage, signal processing, electromechanical devices, mechanical devices, and medical devices.

Bill has extensive experience as a patent attorney and engineer and brings a broad range of technical and legal knowledge to the firm. As an intellectual property attorney, he primarily focuses on patent procurement and preparation of legal opinions on freedom-to-operate, ownership, infringement, and validity issues. He has successfully prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental technologies, materials science, biomedical technology, tissue engineering, spinal and orthopedic technologies, and mechanical devices.

Brian concentrates on counseling in all areas of intellectual property practice. Of particular interest, Brian assists clients with their goals relating to patent preparation and prosecution, patent appeals, patent evaluation and monetization, patent enforcement, and patent and trademark portfolio management.

Brian heads up our Orlando, Florida office. Brian handles White Collar, Tax Controversy, Asset Forfeiture, & Professional License Defense. Brian is a former Federal Prosecutor, former U.S. Department of Justice Trial Attorney, and serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida in the LL.M. in Taxation program.

Jules D. Zalon is a New York and New Jersey attorney, specializing in trademark (including rights of privacy and publicity), copyright and entertainment matters. He has conducted an active nationwide litigation practice, having litigated trademark, copyright and anti-piracy cases in more than 30 states.

Edward McGinty has had a few distinguished careers prior to becoming an attorney. He joined the US Navy after high school. He got through one of the toughest schools in the military, and became a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. He was stationed in Japan and traveled all over the world. After serving his country he put himself through college. He worked full-time while going to school full-time.