Atty. Christopher van Tienhoven

Atty. Christopher van Tienhoven

Christopher van Tienhoven is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, asbestos litigation and 1 other area of law. Christopher has been licensed for 17 years.

Providence Providence 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Christopher van Tienhoven at a glance

Christopher van Tienhoven is a personal injury, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Christopher van Tienhoven is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, asbestos litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher has been licensed for 17 years
  • Christopher practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher van Tienhoven's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher van Tienhoven handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Christopher van Tienhoven is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Christopher van Tienhoven is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Christopher van Tienhoven is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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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Where is Christopher van Tienhoven's law office located?
Christopher van Tienhoven's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher van Tienhoven handle?
Christopher van Tienhoven focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Christopher van Tienhoven practiced law?
Christopher van Tienhoven has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009

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