Atty. David C. Tapalian
My areas of expertise are in personal injury/accident law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. My focus areas are car accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, slip and fall accidents and general negligence.
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David C. Tapalian is an Attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Tapalian Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2000), Massachusetts (2001), and Florida U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2001). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Brown University (B.A. Public, 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Provides legal services in Spanish Portuguese. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- My areas of expertise are in personal injury/accident law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut
- My focus areas are car accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, slip and fall accidents and general negligence
- I have lived in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area my entire life
- I graduated from Brown University located in Providence, R.I
- While at Brown, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy and American Institutions
- Upon graduation from Brown University I then received my Juris Doctorate degree from the Roger Williams University School of Law
- Immediately after graduation and passing the Bar Examination in Rhode Island, I then opened my own legal practice and have been at it ever since
- I am admitted to the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida Bars as well as the Federal District Court for Massachusetts and Rhode Island
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David C. Tapalian's Areas of Practice
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
David C. Tapalian is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Rhode Island →
David C. Tapalian is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Rhode Island →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David C. Tapalian is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Rhode Island →
David C. Tapalian is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Rhode Island →
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.
David C. Tapalian is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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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