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James E. Purcell, Esq. is a Senior Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Maine (1974), Rhode Island (1980), and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1974) and Cornell University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island (Member, Federal and Superior Court Bench-Bar Committees), Maine, Massachusetts and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Purcell, Esq. is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, federal civil litigation, health care law and 1 other area of law
- James E. received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James E. practices at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP in Providence, RI
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James E. Purcell, Esq.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Purcell, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James E. Purcell, Esq. is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Rhode Island →
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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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