Atty. Douglas B. Otto

Atty. Douglas B. Otto

Douglas B. Otto is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, banking, commercial and 5 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas B. Otto at a glance

Douglas B. Otto is a business, ip, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1989). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Food and Drug Law Institute. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas B. Otto is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, banking, commercial and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Douglas practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas B. Otto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas B. Otto 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.

Douglas B. Otto is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

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

Douglas B. Otto is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Douglas B. Otto is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Douglas B. Otto is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas B. Otto is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Douglas B. Otto

Where is Douglas B. Otto's law office located?
Douglas B. Otto's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas B. Otto handle?
Douglas B. Otto focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Douglas B. Otto practiced law?
Douglas B. Otto has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas B. Otto go to law school?
Douglas B. Otto earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Douglas B. Otto for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas B. Otto 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 Douglas B. Otto received?
Douglas B. Otto's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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