Atty. John Laird Buchanan

Atty. John Laird Buchanan

John Laird Buchanan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, patent prosecution, life sciences & medical technology. John received a B.S. degree from Hope College in 1986, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Waltham Waltham 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About John Laird Buchanan at a glance

John Laird Buchanan is a patent, ip, and health care attorney based in Waltham, Massachusetts. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2017). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D. Staff, 2017) and Hope College (B.S. Chemistry, 1986). Serands clients in Waltham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Laird Buchanan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, patent prosecution, life sciences & medical technology
  • John received a B.S. degree from Hope College in 1986, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • John practices in Waltham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Laird Buchanan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Laird Buchanan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

John Laird Buchanan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Laird Buchanan is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Waltham 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 John Laird Buchanan

Where is John Laird Buchanan's law office located?
John Laird Buchanan's law practice is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Laird Buchanan handle?
John Laird Buchanan focuses on patent, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Laird Buchanan practiced law?
John Laird Buchanan has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did John Laird Buchanan go to law school?
John Laird Buchanan earned their education at (J.D. Staff, 2017); (B.S. Chemistry, 1986).
How can I contact John Laird Buchanan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Staff
Boston College Law School
- 2017
B.S. Chemistry
Hope College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2017

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