Looking to have a brief chat with a trademark lawyer about an idea I have. Need to know next steps to investigate whether or not the idea is unique enough from something else that is trademarked.

PM me if possible.

You might want to post a little bit about your idea to give a background. Not sure if trademark is the proper vehicle vs. patent, etc...

Anyway, google an intellectual property firm in a big city near you. There are probably no IP lawyers in rural areas. They will be at a big firm in a large city.

The company I work for uses an Ag- James Hudson. He's been great at breaking down the complexities of that realm of law in an understandable way. He also gets back to us incredibly quickly.

https://craincaton.com/attorneys/james-e-hudson-iii/

I have a trademark law side hustle. Send me an email at texagsthrowaway@yahoo.com and we can exchange contact info + set up a time to chat about your issue. If you wouldn't mind, could you post here after you've messaged me? I don't check my texags junk email unless I know something is coming.

Last thing: if this involves litigation, I'm not your guy. I do filings, clearance searching, office action response, and routine maintenance.