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Atty. Mark J. FitzGerald

Atty. Mark J. FitzGerald

Mark J. FitzGerald is a lawyer practicing patent, intellectual property, life sciences and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark J. FitzGerald at a glance

Mark J. FitzGerald is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2004) and Brown University (PhD Worcester, 1994). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark J. FitzGerald is a lawyer practicing patent, intellectual property, life sciences and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark received a degree from Brown University in 1994, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Mark practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark J. FitzGerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. FitzGerald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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

Common questions about Mark J. FitzGerald

Where is Mark J. FitzGerald's law office located?
Mark J. FitzGerald's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark J. FitzGerald handle?
Mark J. FitzGerald focuses on business, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Mark J. FitzGerald practiced law?
Mark J. FitzGerald has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Mark J. FitzGerald go to law school?
Mark J. FitzGerald earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (PhD Worcester, 1994).
How can I contact Mark J. FitzGerald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 2004
PhD Worcester
Brown University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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