Atty. John Egan
John Egan is a lawyer practicing venture capital, intellectual property licensing, communications and media and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1974, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Communications and Media & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 44+ Years Experience
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About John Egan at a Glance
John Egan is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Rubin and Rudman LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, ip, ip licensing, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts District of Columbia US District Court for the District of Massachusetts US Court of A (1982). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1981) and Bates College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Egan
- John Egan is a lawyer practicing venture capital, intellectual property licensing, communications and media and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1974, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at Rubin and Rudman LLP in Boston, MA
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John Egan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Egan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Boston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John Egan is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →
IP Licensing in Boston
John Egan is one of 2,726 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Boston
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose John Egan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Egan's practice in the field of business, ip, ip licensing, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Egan brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and ip licensing, John Egan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means John Egan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Egan Handles in Boston
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