Atty. John A. Macfadyen
John A. Macfadyen is a lawyer practicing appellate law, criminal law, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.
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John A. Macfadyen is an Attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at MacFadyen, Gescheidt & O'Brien. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1974), Massachusetts (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1974) and Harvard University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John A. Macfadyen is a lawyer practicing appellate law, criminal law, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- John practices at MacFadyen, Gescheidt & O'Brien in Providence, RI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Macfadyen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John A. Macfadyen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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