Atty. Jeffrey D. Sowa

Atty. Jeffrey D. Sowa

Jeffrey D. Sowa is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, education law, labor and employment and 12 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey D. Sowa at a glance

Jeffrey D. Sowa is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at LaPlante Sowa Goldman. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1997), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2003), and U.S. Supreme Court (2005). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Boston College (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island and American Bar Associations Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeffrey D. Sowa is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, education law, labor and employment and 12 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Jeffrey practices at LaPlante Sowa Goldman in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey D. Sowa's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Jeffrey D. Sowa is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Rhode Island →

Wrongful Death

Jeffrey D. Sowa is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Rhode Island →

Personal Injury

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.

Jeffrey D. Sowa is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jeffrey D. Sowa is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →

Employment Contracts

Jeffrey D. Sowa is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts 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 Jeffrey D. Sowa

Where is Jeffrey D. Sowa's law office located?
Jeffrey D. Sowa's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is LaPlante Sowa Goldman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey D. Sowa handle?
Jeffrey D. Sowa focuses on wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Jeffrey D. Sowa practiced law?
Jeffrey D. Sowa has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Jeffrey D. Sowa go to law school?
Jeffrey D. Sowa earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Jeffrey D. Sowa for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey D. Sowa 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 Jeffrey D. Sowa received?
Jeffrey D. Sowa's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Roger Williams University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Boston College
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005

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