Atty. Matthew J. Rita

Atty. Matthew J. Rita

Matthew J. Rita is a lawyer practicing e-discovery, labor & employment, appellate/appeals and 5 other areas of law.

Cambridge Cambridge 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (857) 810-7267

Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Rita at a glance

Matthew J. Rita is a trademark, copyright, employment, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (1992) and Colorado U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth C (1994). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1992) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew J. Rita is a lawyer practicing e-discovery, labor & employment, appellate/appeals and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Matthew practices in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Rita's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Matthew J. Rita is one of 20,983 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Massachusetts →

Copyright Law

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Employment Law

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

Matthew J. Rita is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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Matthew J. Rita is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

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Matthew J. Rita is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Cambridge 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew J. Rita

Where is Matthew J. Rita's law office located?
Matthew J. Rita's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Rita handle?
Matthew J. Rita focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Matthew J. Rita practiced law?
Matthew J. Rita has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Matthew J. Rita go to law school?
Matthew J. Rita earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact Matthew J. Rita for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew J. Rita received?
Matthew J. Rita's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1992
B.S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 1992
Colorado U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth C
Admitted: 1994

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