Atty. James S. O'Brien
James S. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing probate law, tort, criminal law and 1 other area of law.
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James S. O'Brien is a probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Newport, Rhode Island. Educated at Boston University LL.B. (—). Serands clients in Newport, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing probate law, tort, criminal law and 1 other area of law
- James S.. James S. practices in Newport, RI
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James S. O'Brien is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James S. O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James S. O'Brien is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James S. O'Brien is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Newport 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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