Atty. Peter B. Ellis
Peter B. Ellis is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, international business, litigation and 2 other areas of law.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 58+ Years Experience
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About Peter B. Ellis at a Glance
Peter B. Ellis is a ip, litigation, adr, and international attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New York (1968) and Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court o (1973). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1966) and Harvard College (A.B., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter B. Ellis
- Peter B. Ellis is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, international business, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Peter practices in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Peter B. Ellis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Ellis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Intellectual Property in Boston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Peter B. Ellis is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter B. Ellis is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mediation & Arbitration in Boston
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Peter B. Ellis is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →
International Law in Boston
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Peter B. Ellis is one of 39,787 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Massachusetts →
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 Peter B. Ellis
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 Peter B. Ellis's practice in the field of ip, litigation, adr, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter B. Ellis brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court o, Peter B. Ellis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, litigation, and adr, Peter B. Ellis 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 Peter B. Ellis 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 Peter B. Ellis Handles in Boston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter B. Ellis has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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