Atty. Colleen Hangac Witherell

Atty. Colleen Hangac Witherell

Colleen Hangac Witherell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent procurement, medical technology and 2 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been licensed for 14 years.

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About Colleen Hangac Witherell at a glance

Colleen Hangac Witherell is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on ip, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts United States Patent and Trademark Office (2012). Educated at University of Connecticut J.D. (—) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S. Environmental Chemistry Tufts University M.S.E. Tufts University Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Colleen Hangac Witherell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent procurement, medical technology and 2 other areas of law
  • Colleen received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Colleen practices at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Colleen Hangac Witherell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen Hangac Witherell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Health Care Law

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Colleen Hangac Witherell

Where is Colleen Hangac Witherell's law office located?
Colleen Hangac Witherell's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colleen Hangac Witherell handle?
Colleen Hangac Witherell focuses on ip, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Colleen Hangac Witherell practiced law?
Colleen Hangac Witherell has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Colleen Hangac Witherell go to law school?
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How can I contact Colleen Hangac Witherell for a consultation?
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Education

University of Connecticut J.D.
- In Progress
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S. Environmental Chemistry Tufts University M.S.E. Tufts University Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2012

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