Atty. James De Vellis

Atty. James De Vellis

James De Vellis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, patent infringement and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Connecticut in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Boston Boston 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (857) 416-2876 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James De Vellis at a glance

James De Vellis is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circ (2003). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Connecticut (B.S.E.E. Electrical, 1998). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James De Vellis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, patent infringement and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Connecticut in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • James practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James De Vellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James De Vellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

James De Vellis 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.

James De Vellis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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.

Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Boston or all attorneys in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James De Vellis

Where is James De Vellis's law office located?
James De Vellis's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James De Vellis handle?
James De Vellis focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James De Vellis practiced law?
James De Vellis has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James De Vellis go to law school?
James De Vellis earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.E.E. Electrical, 1998).
How can I contact James De Vellis for a consultation?
You can contact James De Vellis 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.

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 2003
B.S.E.E. Electrical
University of Connecticut
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circ
Admitted: 2003

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.