Atty. Thomas Christopher Donnelly

Atty. Thomas Christopher Donnelly

Thomas Christopher Donnelly is a lawyer practicing arbitration, antitrust & trade law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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About Thomas Christopher Donnelly at a glance

Thomas Christopher Donnelly is a Co-Founder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeals, First, Second, Ninth and Federal Circuits (1982). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1980) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.Sc., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston (Member, Litigation Section), Massachusetts (Council, Business Law) and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Business Science and Technology) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Christopher Donnelly is a lawyer practicing arbitration, antitrust & trade law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Thomas practices at Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Christopher Donnelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Christopher Donnelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Christopher Donnelly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Christopher Donnelly

Where is Thomas Christopher Donnelly's law office located?
Thomas Christopher Donnelly's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Christopher Donnelly handle?
Thomas Christopher Donnelly focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas Christopher Donnelly practiced law?
Thomas Christopher Donnelly has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Thomas Christopher Donnelly go to law school?
Thomas Christopher Donnelly earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.Sc., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas Christopher Donnelly for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Christopher Donnelly received?
Thomas Christopher Donnelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1980
B.Sc.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeals, First, Second, Ninth and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1982

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