Louis Liao

Louis Liao

Intellectual Property Law

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Houston, Texas

7+ years experience

Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

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Louis Liao is a trial lawyer who focuses on commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of high-stakes disputes, including breach of contract, trade secret, and patent lawsuits. Clients often rely on his perspective as a former engineer to provide creative solutions and break down complex concepts for judges and juries.Mr. Liao was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2022–2025) and Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” (2023) for his success in handling intellectual property disputes. He received a law degree from Stanford Law School and a master’s degree in engineering from Stanford University. While in school, he worked as a legal intern at the Sundance Institute in Los Angeles and a civil rights impact litigation organization in Houston.Before his legal career, Mr. Liao worked as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. His technical proficiency also includes computer software, owing to his avid interest in coding since childhood and past experience as a full-stack web developer. He graduated with highest honors from The University of Texas, where he received degrees in mechanical engineering and philosophy. Mr. Liao was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2022–2025) and Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” (2023) for his success in handling intellectual property disputes. He received a law degree from Stanford Law School and a master’s degree in engineering from Stanford University. While in school, he worked as a legal intern at the Sundance Institute in Los Angeles and a civil rights impact litigation organization in Houston. Before his legal career, Mr. Liao worked as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. His technical proficiency also includes computer software, owing to his avid interest in coding since childhood and past experience as a full-stack web developer. He graduated with highest honors from The University of Texas, where he received degrees in mechanical engineering and philosophy.