Atty. Gerald C. DeMaria
Suffolk University Law School Law Review, 1966-1967. Faculty Member: Practicing Law Institute, 1986-; National Business Institute, Inc., 1990-.
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Gerald C. DeMaria is an Of Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on divorce and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967), Rhode Island (1967), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1972), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1967) and Providence College (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Product Liability Advisory Council) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America International Association of Defense Counsel (pending first approval, Rhode Island and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Association of Automotive Medicine. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Suffolk University Law School Law Review, 1966-1967
Faculty Member
- Practicing Law Institute, 1986-
- National Business Institute, Inc., 1990-
- Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Product Liability Newsletter
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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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