Atty. Richard A. Formato

Atty. Richard A. Formato

Richard A. Formato is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, civil litigation.

Woburn Woburn 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Formato at a glance

Richard A. Formato is an Of Counsel based in Woburn, Massachusetts, practicing at Cataldo & Fisher, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1985) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in Woburn, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Formato is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, civil litigation
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1975, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Richard practices at Cataldo & Fisher, LLC in Woburn, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Formato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Formato handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Richard A. Formato 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 Woburn 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Formato

Where is Richard A. Formato's law office located?
Richard A. Formato's law practice is located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The firm is Cataldo & Fisher, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Formato handle?
Richard A. Formato focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard A. Formato practiced law?
Richard A. Formato has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Richard A. Formato go to law school?
Richard A. Formato earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Richard A. Formato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1985
B.S.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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