Mary C. Casey founded The Harbor Law Group in 1997 following admittance to the Massachusetts Bar and a distinguished career in management in the fields of high technology and biology. Ms. Casey holds a law degree from Suffolk Law School (cum laude), a degree in Biology and Chemistry from Worcester State College (summa cum laude) and a degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State (with highest distinction).
Ms. Casey’s client list includes many companies that are becoming catalysts for economic development and job creation in Central Massachusetts. They include companies involved in the fields of biology and the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical and dental devices, semiconductors, computer engineering, software development, website and database development, and telecommunications.
In addition to representing companies in the Central Massachusetts area, Ms. Casey provides intellectual property services to clients around the country.
Ms. Casey brings over 22 years of senior level technical and management experience in biomedical research, medical and bio-electronic device design and fiber optic and computer technology. The combination of hands-on technical experience and legal expertise gives Ms. Casey a unique understanding of her clients’ business issues and needs and makes her an effective counselor.
Ms. Casey is also an educator, published author and public speaker, and has established a significant presence in the legal field. She is an Adjunct Professor of Intellectual Property Law at WPI. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal and lectures regularly to various forums on assorted legal topics. She has served on the Scientific Advisory Board of MBIdeas, a Worcester company that is a major incubator which supports the growth and expansion of new biotechnology and medical device companies. She is an active member of professional groups, including the WPI Venture Forum, the Worcester Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, and is the current Intellectual Property Chair of the Worcester County Bar Association.