Ava K. Doppelt

Ava K. Doppelt is a shareholder at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, P.A. and a Florida Bar Board Certified specialist in Intellectual Property Law. With a career rooted in advocacy and innovation, she advises on trademark and copyright portfolio management, licensing, publishing, and entertainment law, serving clients nationwide in high-stakes IP matters.

Ava earned her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1976 and holds an A.B. from Northwestern University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. This academic foundation has supported decades of thought leadership and client success in the evolving field of intellectual property law.

With deep experience in federal and state courts, Ava represents clients in complex IP litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. Her background as in-house counsel for major publishers, including Prentice-Hall and Reader’s Digest, gives her a competitive advantage in copyright and trademark strategy. A recognized thought leader in intellectual property law, she is a frequent speaker and has been retained multiple times as an expert witness.

Ava’s distinguished service includes leadership roles in the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Orange County Bar Association. Her accolades include repeated recognition in Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. She’s also an IP Star and a Top 250 Women in IP honoree.

Beyond her practice, Ava mentors rising legal professionals through organizations like the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers and Inns of Court. She has served as an adjunct professor at Barry University Law School and as a commissioner on judicial committees. Ava also acts as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and by private agreement.

Ava K. Doppelt’s impact on intellectual property law spans litigation, licensing, arbitration, and mentorship. Her leadership at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, P.A. continues to shape the legal landscape for IP owners seeking protection, guidance, and results in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, & Gilchrist, P.A.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Florida Executive Women
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, National Association of Women Lawyer

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York

Education

• New York University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges