Atty. John E. Martinelli

Atty. John E. Martinelli

John E. Martinelli is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 56 Years Experience 56 year
Call (737) 358-3718

Profile Summary

About John E. Martinelli at a glance

John E. Martinelli is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Law Office of John E. Martinelli. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on formation, ip, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1970) and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Tax Court (1971). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1970) and Providence College (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Martinelli is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Providence College in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John E. Martinelli in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Martinelli's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

John E. Martinelli is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Rhode Island →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John E. Martinelli is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John E. Martinelli is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Rhode Island →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John E. Martinelli is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 venue, 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 John E. Martinelli

Where is John E. Martinelli's law office located?
John E. Martinelli's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Law Office of John E. Martinelli. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Martinelli handle?
John E. Martinelli focuses on formation, ip, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has John E. Martinelli practiced law?
John E. Martinelli has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John E. Martinelli go to law school?
John E. Martinelli earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact John E. Martinelli for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E. Martinelli received?
John E. Martinelli's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1970
B.S.
Providence College
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1971

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