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Robert Plotkin, International Attorney in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on International, Internet, and IP

PartneratBlueshift IP, LLC

Cambridge, MA

Practicing international in Cambridge since 1996.

30+
Years practicing
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Robert Plotkin is a partner based in Cambridge, MA. The practice focuses on International, Internet, and IP. Robert has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blueshift IP, LLC.

Based in
Cambridge, MA
Experience
over 30 years
Known for
International · Internet · IP
  • Handles International, Internet, and IP matters from Cambridge, MA.
  • Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Robert Plotkin: Robert Plotkin is a partner based in Cambridge, MA. The practice focuses on International, Internet, and IP. Robert has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blueshift IP, LLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Robert takes on

Robert concentrates on international, internet, ip, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

International cases in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Robert takes international matters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Internet cases in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Robert takes internet matters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Robert takes ip matters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Patent cases in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Robert takes patent matters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Robert Plotkin — international lawyer in Cambridge

Robert Plotkin is a partner based in Cambridge, MA. The practice focuses on International, Internet, and IP. Robert has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blueshift IP, LLC.

Robert Plotkin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electrical intellectual property, electronic intellectual property and 20 other areas of law. Robert received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Robert practices at Blueshift IP, LLC in Cambridge, MA.

Robert's approach to international cases

Robert Plotkin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electrical intellectual property, electronic intellectual property and 20 other areas of law. Robert received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Robert practices at Blueshift IP, LLC in Cambridge, MA.

Clients Robert works with

Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for international, internet, and ip matters in Cambridge and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Boston University

    J.D. · 1996

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    S.B. Computer · 1993

Jurisdictions

Robert's state bar admissions

  • New York

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • Massachusetts

    1996 · ACTIVE

Robert studied at J.D. in Boston University and S.B. Computer in Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Law school and academic background

Robert completed J.D. in Boston University and S.B. Computer in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Robert's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Boston

    Liaison, Intellectual Property Section and Solo & Small Firm Section, 2006—), Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Boston Patent Law Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Converging Technologies Bar Association (Board Member an · membership

Locations

Robert Plotkin's office in Cambridge

Robert's primary office is at 1 Broadway, 14th Fl., Cambridge, MA, 02142. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Blueshift IP, LLC

1 Broadway, 14th Fl.

Cambridge, MA 02142

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Hiring guide

How to hire Robert Plotkin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new international attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a international attorney in Cambridge, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many international matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert

Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in international practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every international matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many international practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Robert Plotkin

  • How much does it cost to hire Robert for a international case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Robert offer a free consultation?

    Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some international attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.

  • How long do international cases in Massachusetts typically take?

    Simple international matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Cambridge?

    Robert is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Robert accepting new international clients right now?

    Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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