Atty. David J. Byer

Atty. David J. Byer

David J. Byer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, ip procurement and portfolio management and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Byer at a glance

David J. Byer is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Federa (1985). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University M.A. 1975 Phi Kappa Phi Johns Hopkins University (B.A. Phi, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David J. Byer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, ip procurement and portfolio management and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a M.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Byer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Byer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

David J. Byer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 David J. Byer

Where is David J. Byer's law office located?
David J. Byer's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Byer handle?
David J. Byer focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David J. Byer practiced law?
David J. Byer has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David J. Byer go to law school?
David J. Byer earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Phi, 1972).
How can I contact David J. Byer for a consultation?
You can contact David J. Byer 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 David J. Byer received?
David J. Byer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1984
B.A. Phi
Cornell University M.A. 1975 Phi Kappa Phi Johns Hopkins University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Federa
Admitted: 1985

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