Atty. Matthew Barrett
Matthew Barrett is a lawyer practicing major commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, patent infringement. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Intellectual Property Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Barrett at a Glance
Matthew Barrett is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2008). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Stanford University (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Barrett
- Matthew Barrett is a lawyer practicing major commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, patent infringement
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Matthew practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA
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Matthew Barrett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Barrett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Patent Law in Boston
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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.
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Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Matthew Barrett
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 Matthew Barrett's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Barrett brings 18+ 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 patent, business, and ip, Matthew Barrett 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 Matthew Barrett 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 Matthew Barrett Handles in Boston
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