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Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Legacy Law Firms & Mary Lou Wakimura Recognized as Go-To Lawyer

September 11, 2025

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for two significant recognitions: inclusion in the publication’s inaugural In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms list and the naming of Principal and Chair of the Board of Directors, Mary Lou Wakimura, to the 2025 Go-To Lawyers list for Intellectual Property Law.

The In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms list highlights firms that have thrived for 25 years or more. According to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, these firms have “weathered economic shifts, technological transformations, and an evolving legal landscape while maintaining a core commitment to client service.”

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds’ 45-year history and leadership are highlighted in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Legacy Law Firms feature. The publication noted, “The firm’s enduring success is reflected in its remarkable client retention, with many relationships spanning decades. That consistency demonstrates the trust and confidence clients place in Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds’ ability to deliver counsel that not only protects innovation but advances business objectives. The firm’s collaborative culture fosters knowledge sharing across disciplines and industries, ensuring clients receive tailored strategies and consistent value.”

Read the full feature on Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds’ history and leadership here.

In addition, Principal Mary Lou Wakimura was recognized as a Go-To Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law, an honor that celebrates senior attorneys known for their legal expertise, peer recognition, and innovative approaches. Attorneys selected for this recognition were nominated by their colleagues and chosen by a panel from Lawyers Weekly.

Mary Lou Wakimura serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds and is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. With nearly four decades of experience in intellectual property law, she advises clients on patent preparation and prosecution, copyright registration, and portfolio management. She has expertise in computer-related technologies, including imaging, video and mobile applications, and machine learning. Mary Lou is also actively involved in professional and industry organizations, including the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association (BIPLA), the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), the Asian American Law Association of Massachusetts (AALAM), and several startup accelerator programs.

View Mary Lou's full feature in the 2025 Go-To Lawyers edition for Intellectual Property Law here.

About Hamilton Brook Smith ReynoldsHamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. is among New England’s largest law firms devoted to the practice of intellectual property law. The firm specializes in patents, trademarks, intellectual property litigation, copyrights, licensing, due diligence, opinions, trade secrets, and intellectual property counseling. The firm’s legal staff provides comprehensive intellectual property legal expertise in biotechnology, chemistry, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, physics, optics, nanotechnology, and electrical, chemical and mechanical engineering.