ISP Lawyer Services

Unmatched Experience & Volume

• 5,000+ clients represented since 2010 across 50+ different copyright plaintiffs
• Over 2,000 Strike 3 Holdings cases since 2017 for one of the most active BitTorrent plaintiffs
• Pattern recognition from thousands of cases benefits every individual client
• Federal litigation experience since 2005, predating the BitTorrent lawsuit surge

Proven Anonymous Settlement Track Record

• Over 2,000 successful anonymous settlements protecting client identities
• Settlement agreements use an IP address identifier (like a land trust for property ownership)
• Attorney signs as the client’s agent, which helps keep the client’s name out of the public court record in most cases
• Confidentiality provisions prevent disclosure of personal information

Nationwide Federal Court Capability

• Can represent clients in federal courts nationwide through electronic filing
• Federal copyright cases are handled in federal court, so experience with this type of case usually matters more than geographic location
• Established local counsel relationships if trial needed (extremely rare)
• Electronic filing standard in federal courts since before 2006

Litigation Backbone Creating Leverage

• Federal litigation experience since 2005 informs every negotiation
• Not afraid to go to trial when necessary, opposing counsel knows this
• Understanding of post-judgment collection limitations creates negotiating power
• Knowledge of plaintiff evidence patterns and weaknesses from thousands of cases

Flat Fee Pricing With Cost Certainty

• Typically, a $3,000 flat fee, covering full case resolution
• No surprise hourly billing or unexpected legal bills
• Know your costs upfront before making any decisions

Step 1

Emergency Consultation (24-48 Hours)

When you contact us with your ISP letter, we immediately:

• Pull the actual federal court filing from the PACER computer system
• Identify the exact compliance deadline from court documents (not just the ISP letter date)
• Determine the number of works allegedly infringed (usually not listed in ISP letter)
• Review the specific plaintiff and their litigation patterns
• Explain your options clearly with pros/cons for each approach
• Answer all questions in plain English without legal jargon

Step 2

Strategic Option Evaluation

Your options when facing an ISP subpoena:

We assess whether you actually engaged in the alleged infringement, evaluate whether fighting the case might cost less than settling, review your specific circumstances (financial situation, professional licenses, security clearances), and determine the best path forward based on your priorities.

Step 3

Anonymous Settlement Negotiation (2-3 Weeks)

For clients choosing settlement, we immediately begin negotiations with the plaintiff’s counsel:

• Settlement amounts are individualized based on the number of works, financial situation, willful evidence, and other case-specific factors
• Ensure comprehensive liability releases for all past conduct, not just works listed in the current lawsuit
• Include confidentiality provisions preventing the plaintiff from disclosing your information

Step 4

Case Resolution & Future Protection

• Attorney signs the settlement agreement on your behalf as your agent
• Payment submitted from our Client Trust Account to the plaintiff, protecting your financial privacy
• Plaintiff files dismissal with prejudice (cannot be refiled)
• In most cases, your name can be kept off the public court record throughout the process
• No public record connects your name to the lawsuit

Settlement Cost vs. Litigation Cost Analysis

Typical settlement amounts range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the number of works and case specifics.

Full litigation defense through trial can cost $50,000 to $150,000+ in attorney fees. Even clients who believe they might prevail at trial often choose settlement for economic reasons.

The Anonymous Settlement Mechanism

Settlements identify you exactly as the federal lawsuit does: “John Doe assigned IP address 12.34.567.89 on a specific date at a specific UTC time.”

Only one person in the world had that IP address at that precise moment. This identification method works identically to how land trusts identify property without revealing the owner’s name publicly. The attorney signs settlement agreements as your agent and representative, which can help keep your name out of the public court record in most cases.

Settlement Timeline Impact on Amounts

Settlement amounts typically increase after a defendant has been served with a summons and amended complaint, compared to early-stage anonymous negotiations. While the specific settlement amount depends on the number of works, the defendant’s financial situation, and willfulness evidence, earlier action often improves strategic options and may reduce total cost.

Early settlement provides the lowest total cost to clients when settlement amounts and legal fees are combined. The longer litigation continues, the higher both settlement amounts and accumulated attorney fees become, even in cases that eventually resolve for “free,” clients often spend far more on legal fees than an early settlement would have cost.

In rare cases where extensive litigation creates enough leverage to achieve a favorable outcome, the total cost (settlement plus legal fees) may justify the extended timeline. However, for most clients seeking to minimize total financial exposure while protecting anonymity, earlier resolution provides the most economical path.

Post-Settlement Protection

Properly drafted settlement agreements release liability for all past infringement activities, not just the specific works listed in a particular lawsuit.

This prevents future claims for works downloaded but not yet litigated. We ensure every settlement agreement provides comprehensive protection against future lawsuits from the same plaintiff.