“Hank” Reynolds is a lawyer licensed in the State of Texas and musicologist with a Ph.D. in Music Theory.
SERVICES:
- Forensic/comparative analysis of musical works
- Advice and counsel concerning infringement claims
Dr. Reynolds has authored Music Analysis for Expert Testimony in Copyright Infringement Litigation (Ann Arbor: UMI 1991), and “Selle v. Gibb and the Forensic Analysis of Plagiarism,” 32 College Music Symposium 55 (1992). He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Dr. Reynolds is not accepting new clients at this time. Other attorneys may contact him for consultation by email: reynolds at iptexas dot com
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
AV-rated Attorney licensed in the State of Texas since 1990. My legal practice has focused on business litigation at the trial and appellate level. Primary cases involve copyright and trademark, trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty.
Solo Practitioner, Dallas, Texas. (2000- )
Rosenthal, Reynolds, Mateer & Shaffer, P.C., Dallas, Texas. Shareholder (1996-2000)
Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, Dallas, Texas. Associate (1991-1996)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Music, 1991, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1990, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Master of Philosophy, 1977, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Master of Music, 1974, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Music, cum laude, 1973, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
PUBLICATIONS
The Rudiments of Music Theory (Silver Age Music, 2019)
The Basics of Copyright: A Guide for the Non-Lawyer (Silver Age Music, 2019)
“Substantial Similarities in Copyright Law,” 67 Texas Bar Journal 235 (March 2004)
“Selle v. Gibb and the Forensic Analysis of Plagiarism,” 32 College Music Symposium 55 (1992).
Music Analysis for Expert Testimony in Copyright Infringement Litigation, Ann Arbor: UMI, 1991.
PERSONAL
Born: June 6, 1949, in Houston, Texas
Military Service: U.S. Army, 1968-71
Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. No designation has been made by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for a Certificate of Special Competence in this area.