Atty. Douglas M. Evans

Atty. Douglas M. Evans

Douglas M. Evans is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, bankruptcy & debt and 5 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas M. Evans at a glance

Douglas M. Evans is an Of Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at SDM Law Group. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1990), and Massachusetts New Hampshire United States District Courts for the District of Massachusetts United S (2000). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1989) and Connecticut College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas M. Evans is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, bankruptcy & debt and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Douglas practices at SDM Law Group in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas M. Evans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas M. Evans 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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Contracts

Douglas M. Evans is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Rhode Island →

Probate

Douglas M. Evans is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 M. Evans 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 M. Evans 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 M. Evans

Where is Douglas M. Evans's law office located?
Douglas M. Evans's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is SDM Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas M. Evans handle?
Douglas M. Evans focuses on divorce, contracts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Douglas M. Evans practiced law?
Douglas M. Evans has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas M. Evans go to law school?
Douglas M. Evans earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Douglas M. Evans for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas M. Evans directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas M. Evans received?
Douglas M. Evans's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Connecticut College
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
Massachusetts New Hampshire United States District Courts for the District of Massachusetts United S
Admitted: 2000

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