Atty. Cort B. Chappell
Cort B. Chappell is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law.
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Cort B. Chappell is a Member based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, practicing at Chappell & Chappell. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1985). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1985) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Newport County and Rhode Island Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portsmouth, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cort B. Chappell is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law
- Cort received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Cort practices at Chappell & Chappell in Portsmouth, RI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cort B. Chappell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Cort B. Chappell is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Cort B. Chappell is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Portsmouth 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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