Atty. Thomas H. Durkin

Atty. Thomas H. Durkin

Thomas H. Durkin is a lawyer practicing licensing, venture capital, partnership and 4 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Thomas H. Durkin at a glance

Thomas H. Durkin is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Gesmer Updegrove LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1986) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas H. Durkin is a lawyer practicing licensing, venture capital, partnership and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Thomas practices at Gesmer Updegrove LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas H. Durkin's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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.

Thomas H. Durkin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas H. Durkin is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 H. Durkin

Where is Thomas H. Durkin's law office located?
Thomas H. Durkin's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Gesmer Updegrove LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas H. Durkin handle?
Thomas H. Durkin focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas H. Durkin practiced law?
Thomas H. Durkin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Thomas H. Durkin go to law school?
Thomas H. Durkin earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Thomas H. Durkin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas H. Durkin received?
Thomas H. Durkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1986
B.A.
St. Lawrence University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986

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