Atty. Michael James Twomey

Atty. Michael James Twomey

Michael James Twomey is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, life sciences / biotechnology, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Boston Boston 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (857) 416-1942 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael James Twomey at a glance

Michael James Twomey is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Pate (1993). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1993) and Harvard University (A.B. Biological, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael James Twomey is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, life sciences / biotechnology, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Twomey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Twomey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Michael James Twomey is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

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

Michael James Twomey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trade Secrets

Michael James Twomey is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael James Twomey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.

Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Boston or all attorneys in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Twomey

Where is Michael James Twomey's law office located?
Michael James Twomey's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Twomey handle?
Michael James Twomey focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael James Twomey practiced law?
Michael James Twomey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael James Twomey go to law school?
Michael James Twomey earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (A.B. Biological, 1985).
How can I contact Michael James Twomey for a consultation?
You can contact Michael James Twomey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael James Twomey received?
Michael James Twomey's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1993
A.B. Biological
Harvard University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Pate
Admitted: 1993

Reviews

4.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.