Atty. Harris Weiner

Atty. Harris Weiner

Harris Weiner is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Harris received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Providence Providence 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Harris Weiner at a glance

Harris Weiner is an Of Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard Incorporated. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1988), Massachusetts (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1987) and Bowdoin College (A.B. Bryant, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Harris Weiner is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Harris received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Harris practices at Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard Incorporated in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Harris Weiner's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Harris Weiner is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Harris Weiner

Where is Harris Weiner's law office located?
Harris Weiner's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard Incorporated. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harris Weiner handle?
Harris Weiner focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Harris Weiner practiced law?
Harris Weiner has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Harris Weiner go to law school?
Harris Weiner earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B. Bryant, 1980).
How can I contact Harris Weiner for a consultation?
You can contact Harris Weiner 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 Harris Weiner received?
Harris Weiner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1987
A.B. Bryant
Bowdoin College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1988
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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