Atty. Bruce D Sawyer
Bruce D Sawyer is a lawyer practicing taxation, civil and criminal litigation, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Bruce received a B.S. degree from Bryant College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Bruce D Sawyer is a Member based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, practicing at Law Office of Bruce D. Sawyer. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991) and Rhode Island (1992). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Bryant College (B.S., 1988). Active member of Pawtucket, Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Cumberland, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bruce D Sawyer is a lawyer practicing taxation, civil and criminal litigation, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- Bruce received a B.S. degree from Bryant College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Bruce practices at Law Office of Bruce D. Sawyer in Cumberland, RI
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Bruce D Sawyer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce D Sawyer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Bruce D Sawyer is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Rhode Island →
Bruce D Sawyer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Bruce D Sawyer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Rhode Island →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Bruce D Sawyer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Bruce D Sawyer is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Cumberland 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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