Atty. David R. Fitzpatrick
David R. Fitzpatrick focuses his practice on employment and labor law issues.
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About David R. Fitzpatrick at a glance
David R. Fitzpatrick is a employment, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in United States, Massachusetts and United States, Rhode Island. Educated at Roger Williams University (J.D., 2019) and University of Rhode Island (B.S., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David R. Fitzpatrick focuses his practice on employment and labor law issues
- Such matters include claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, confidentiality agreements, noncompetition agreements, wage and hour violations, and failure to accommodate before state and federal courts, agencies, arbitration panels, and at mediation
- Prior to joining Littler, David worked as an associate in the litigation practice group at a full service law firm based in New England
- He participated and assisted in all phases of litigation on a wide variety of legal areas, including employment, construction, property, torts, malpractice, and contract disputes
- David also served as a chambers law clerk for Justice Gilbert V. Indeglia (ret.) and Justice William P. Robinson, both of the Rhode Island Supreme Court
Practice Areas Explained
David R. Fitzpatrick's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Fitzpatrick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David R. Fitzpatrick is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David R. Fitzpatrick is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
David R. Fitzpatrick is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David R. Fitzpatrick 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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