Atty. Peter D McDermott

Atty. Peter D McDermott

Peter D McDermott is a lawyer practicing counseling, opinions & licensing, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About Peter D McDermott at a glance

Peter D McDermott is a patent, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and health care attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1978) and Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Massa (1982). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1978) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter D McDermott is a lawyer practicing counseling, opinions & licensing, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Peter practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter D McDermott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Peter D McDermott is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Peter D McDermott is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter D McDermott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Peter D McDermott is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter D McDermott

Where is Peter D McDermott's law office located?
Peter D McDermott's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D McDermott handle?
Peter D McDermott focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter D McDermott practiced law?
Peter D McDermott has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Peter D McDermott go to law school?
Peter D McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Peter D McDermott for a consultation?
You can contact Peter D McDermott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter D McDermott received?
Peter D McDermott's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1978
B.S.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- 1973

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1978
Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Massa
Admitted: 1982

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