Atty. David J. Colantonio

Atty. David J. Colantonio

David J. Colantonio is a lawyer practicing adoption, divorce, child custody and 2 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (401) 735-4540 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David J. Colantonio at a glance

David J. Colantonio is a divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and litigation attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1998). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Rhode Island (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J. Colantonio is a lawyer practicing adoption, divorce, child custody and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Colantonio's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Colantonio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

David J. Colantonio is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Rhode Island →

Child Support

David J. Colantonio is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Rhode Island →

Adoption

David J. Colantonio is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

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

David J. Colantonio is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Colantonio

Where is David J. Colantonio's law office located?
David J. Colantonio's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Colantonio handle?
David J. Colantonio focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has David J. Colantonio practiced law?
David J. Colantonio has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David J. Colantonio go to law school?
David J. Colantonio earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact David J. Colantonio for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Roger Williams University School of Law
- 1997
B.S.
University of Rhode Island
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1998

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