Atty. Dean J. Wagner
With over 28 years of experience in all areas of business and civil litigation, Mr. Wagner focuses his practice in commercial and business litigation, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, environmental litigation, receiverships, bankruptcy and adversary proceedings, commercial loan recovery, lender liability, health care law, energy law, contract disputes, condemnation, professional liability, products liability, insurance litigation and land use and zoning.
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About Dean J. Wagner at a glance
Dean J. Wagner is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Savage Law Partners, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1995), Massachusetts (1996), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2000). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford (J.D., 1995) and University of Rhode Island (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over 28 years of experience in all areas of business and civil litigation, Mr. Wagner focuses his practice in commercial and business litigation, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, environmental litigation, receiverships, bankruptcy and adversary proceedings, commercial loan recovery, lender liability, health care law, energy law, contract disputes, condemnation, professional liability, products liability, insurance litigation and land use and zoning
- Mr. Wagner represents clients in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations and before regulatory agencies in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire
- He also provides counsel to businesses on corporate and employment matters
- Mr. Wagner is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals
- Mr. Wagner obtained his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1995, where he served as the Articles Editor of the Connecticut Journal of International Law
- Mr. Wagner earned his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Rhode Island in 1989
- Mr. Wagner was selected by his peers as a Rhode Island and New England Super Lawyer in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2023
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Dean J. Wagner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean J. Wagner 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.
Dean J. Wagner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Dean J. Wagner is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dean J. Wagner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Dean J. Wagner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Dean J. Wagner is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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