Atty. Joseph L. Demeo

Atty. Joseph L. Demeo

Joseph L. Demeo is the founder and managing partner of Demeo LLP.

Boston Boston 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Joseph L. Demeo at a glance

Joseph L. Demeo is a Managing Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Demeo LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and partnership disputes. Educated at Northeastern University J.D. (—) and University of Massachusetts B.B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph L. Demeo is the founder and managing partner of Demeo LLP. Mr. Demeo represents and advises diverse business clients in litigation matters
  • Prior to forming the firm in 1997, Mr. Demeo practiced law at the firm of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. in Boston
  • Mr. Demeo represents an array of clients - public and private corporations, banks, small businesses and individuals -- in commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, injunction and trade secret cases, intellectual property litigation, banking litigation, shareholder disputes, enforcement of public bidding laws, real estate litigation, securities arbitrations, employment law and construction litigation
  • For 20 years, Mr. Demeo has delivered meaningful results for his clients in the form of victories at every stage of litigation or through negotiated settlements
  • Mr. Demeo is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating
  • He received his J.D. in 1992 from Northeastern University School of Law and his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1988 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  • Mr. Demeo is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
  • He is the former Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph L. Demeo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph L. Demeo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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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

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Where is Joseph L. Demeo's law office located?
Joseph L. Demeo's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Demeo LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph L. Demeo handle?
Joseph L. Demeo focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, partnership disputes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joseph L. Demeo practiced law?
Joseph L. Demeo has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Joseph L. Demeo go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph L. Demeo received?
Joseph L. Demeo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Northeastern University J.D.
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University of Massachusetts B.B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

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