Atty. Rick Olin
Rick Olin is a lawyer practicing business law, privacy, intellectual property. Rick received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, MA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Rick Olin at a Glance
Rick Olin is a General Counsel and Senior Vice President based in Burlington, Massachusetts. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1987) and Brandeis University (B.A. Harvard, 1979). Serves clients in Burlington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rick Olin
- Rick Olin is a lawyer practicing business law, privacy, intellectual property
- Rick received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Rick practices in Burlington, MA
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Rick Olin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Olin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlington.
Business & Corporate Law in Burlington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Burlington
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlington
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 Burlington 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.
Burlington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlington-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 Burlington Choose Rick Olin
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 Rick Olin's practice in the field of business and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rick Olin brings 39+ 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 Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Rick Olin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and ip, Rick Olin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlington
A Burlington-based practice means Rick Olin 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 Rick Olin Handles in Burlington
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