Silena Y Paik, IP Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on IP and Litigation
Senior AssociateatWilmerHale
Boston, MA
Practicing ip in Boston since 2008.
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Silena Y Paik is a senior associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP and Litigation. Silena has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at WilmerHale.
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- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 18 years
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- IP · Litigation
- Handles IP and Litigation matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Silena Y Paik: Silena Y Paik is a senior associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP and Litigation. Silena has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at WilmerHale.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Silena takes on
Silena concentrates on ip and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Silena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Silena takes ip matters in Boston, 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 Silena agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Silena takes litigation matters in Boston, 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 Silena agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Silena Y Paik — ip lawyer in Boston
Silena Y Paik is a senior associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP and Litigation. Silena has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at WilmerHale.
Silena Y Paik is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation/controversy. Silena received a M.Eng. degree from Cornell University in 2007, and has been licensed for 18 years. Silena practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA.
Working with Silena on a ip matter
Silena Y Paik is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation/controversy. Silena received a M.Eng. degree from Cornell University in 2007, and has been licensed for 18 years. Silena practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA.
Clients Silena works with
Silena reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and litigation matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Washington University School of Law
J.D. · 2008
Cornell University
M.Eng. Applied · 2007
Jurisdictions
Silena's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
2011 · ACTIVE
California
2008 · ACTIVE
Silena studied at J.D. in Washington University School of Law and M.Eng. Applied in Cornell University.
Law school and academic background
Silena completed J.D. in Washington University School of Law and M.Eng. Applied in Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Silena runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Silena Y Paik's office in Boston
Silena's primary office is at 60 State St., Boston, MA, 02108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Silena Y Paik — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Silena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Silena charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Silena'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; Silena will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Silena
Silena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip 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. Silena confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Silena's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Silena Y Paik
How much does it cost to hire Silena for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Silena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Silena offer a free consultation?
Silena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Silena's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Silena's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple ip 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. Silena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Silena take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Silena 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 — Silena 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 Silena?
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. Silena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Silena accepting new ip clients right now?
Silena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
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