Atty. Peter Dichiara
Peter Dichiara is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, due diligence and opinions and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Peter Dichiara at a Glance
Peter Dichiara 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, business, ip, m&a, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1993). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Boston University (B.S. Computer, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Co-Chair, Patent Law Committee, 1994-1999, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Boston Patent Law Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Dichiara
- Peter Dichiara is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, due diligence and opinions and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Peter practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA
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Peter Dichiara's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Dichiara 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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Mergers & Acquisitions in Boston
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Trade Secrets in Boston
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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 Peter Dichiara
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 Dichiara's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, m&a, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Dichiara brings 33+ 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, Peter Dichiara 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 Dichiara 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 Dichiara Handles in Boston
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