Atty. Douglas C. Dufault

Atty. Douglas C. Dufault

Douglas C. Dufault is a lawyer practicing general counsel services, business and commercial law, corporate law and 4 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas C. Dufault at a glance

Douglas C. Dufault is an Of Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Boisseau & Dean LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), Connecticut (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and Rhode Island (1996). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Yale University (B.A. Economics, 1969). Active member of Connecticut Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas C. Dufault is a lawyer practicing general counsel services, business and commercial law, corporate law and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas C. received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Douglas C. practices at Boisseau & Dean LLP in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas C. Dufault's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas C. Dufault handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Douglas C. Dufault is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas C. Dufault is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas C. Dufault is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Douglas C. Dufault

Where is Douglas C. Dufault's law office located?
Douglas C. Dufault's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Boisseau & Dean LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas C. Dufault handle?
Douglas C. Dufault focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Douglas C. Dufault practiced law?
Douglas C. Dufault has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Douglas C. Dufault go to law school?
Douglas C. Dufault earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A. Economics, 1969).
How can I contact Douglas C. Dufault for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1972
B.A. Economics
Yale University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
Connecticut
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1996

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