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Atty. John Joseph Cotter

Atty. John Joseph Cotter

John Joseph Cotter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, ip procurement and portfolio management. John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Northeastern University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Boston Boston 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About John Joseph Cotter at a glance

John Joseph Cotter is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at K&L Gates LLP. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District (1990). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1989) and Northeastern University (B.S.M.E. Mechanical, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Joseph Cotter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, ip procurement and portfolio management
  • John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Northeastern University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practforg law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is John Joseph Cotter's law office located?
John Joseph Cotter'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.
How long has John Joseph Cotter practiced law?
John Joseph Cotter has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Joseph Cotter go to law school?
John Joseph Cotter earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S.M.E. Mechanical, 1985).
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What awards or recognition has John Joseph Cotter receiandd?
John Joseph Cotter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1989
B.S.M.E. Mechanical
Northeastern University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1990

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