Lawrence K. DeMeo

Larry is a trial-focused attorney who helps clients resolve complex intellectual property and business disputes with precision and impact. He represents clients in patent, trade secret, contract, and technology matters, handling trials nationwide—from Massachusetts to California—and has secured significant trial victories for clients across a range of industries. His practical, results-driven approach has earned him recognition by IAM Patent 1000 (2024) as a trusted advocate for clients facing complex, high-stakes patent litigation. He brings courtroom credibility, technical fluency, and strategic insight to every engagement.

Larry’s experience spans jury trials, bench trials, and appellate advocacy, often involving high financial stakes, technical subject matter, and multi-jurisdictional coordination. He is particularly skilled in managing litigation that requires expert testimony, cross-border discovery, and strategic handling of both trial and post-trial proceedings.

Clients in a variety of technology sectors, including telecommunications, medical devices, biotech, software, and chemical manufacturing, rely on Larry’s insight to navigate disputes arising from collaborations, joint ventures, and IP development. With a background in biochemistry and prior experience as a molecular pharmacology researcher, Larry is adept at distilling complex scientific and technical matters into compelling, logical, and easy-to-follow legal arguments.

• Trial counsel for Spotlight Ticket Management in breach of contract and tortious interference claims, securing a $16.3 million jury verdict against StubHub.
• Trial counsel representing California municipalities in trial against San Jose and Santa Clara over regional wastewater infrastructure disputes.
• Trial and appellate counsel for a chemical manufacturer in In re MSC Flaminia, handling maritime, tort, and environmental claims.
• Lead counsel in Moog, Inc. v. ClearMotion, Inc., a trade secret and joint venture litigation in Massachusetts.
• Represented a telecom services provider in multi-district patent litigation in Delaware, Georgia, and Virginia.
• Trial counsel in a matter involving trade secret and restrictive covenant claims for a mortgage company in Connecticut.
• Advised biotech and software startups in IP strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution.
• Represented a government contractor in joint venture litigation and bid disputes.

• Ranked Bronze for Patent Litigation in Massachusetts in the IAM Patent 1000 (2024), Intellectual Asset Management

• Kids In Need of Defense, Pro Bono Counsel
• Cardozo Patent Diversity Project, Pro Bono Counsel

• Bridget Parish Counsel, Framingham, MA
• Supporter of the Mental Health Collaborative