Atty. Alan R Messier

Atty. Alan R Messier

Alan R Messier is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning, planning and land use. Alan received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

East Greenwich East Greenwich 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan R Messier at a glance

Alan R Messier is a Member based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, practicing at Messier, Massad & Burdick, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1985), Rhode Island (1986), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1991). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1985) and Trinity College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New London County, Connecticut (Member, Planning and Zoning Section), Rhode Island and American (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Bar Associations Community Associations Institute Connecticut Young Mortgage Bankers Association. Serands clients in East Greenwich, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alan R Messier is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning, planning and land use
  • Alan received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Alan practices at Messier, Massad & Burdick, LLC in East Greenwich, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Alan R Messier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan R Messier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Alan R Messier is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Greenwich are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan R Messier

Where is Alan R Messier's law office located?
Alan R Messier's law practice is located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The firm is Messier, Massad & Burdick, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan R Messier handle?
Alan R Messier focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Alan R Messier practiced law?
Alan R Messier has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Alan R Messier go to law school?
Alan R Messier earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Alan R Messier for a consultation?
You can contact Alan R Messier directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan R Messier received?
Alan R Messier's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1985
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1991

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