Atty. Celia B. O'Brien
Celia B. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing regulatory, real estate, environmental law.
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Celia B. O'Brien is an Assist. Gen. Coun. & Dir. based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1990) and Massachusetts (1994). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1990) and Smith College (B.A., 1981). Active member of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Celia B. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing regulatory, real estate, environmental law
- Celia received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Celia practices in Providence, RI
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Celia B. O'Brien's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Celia B. O'Brien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Celia B. O'Brien is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Celia B. O'Brien is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Rhode Island →
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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 Providence 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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