Atty. John E Ottaviani

Atty. John E Ottaviani

John E Ottaviani is a lawyer practicing litigation, internet, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Providence Providence 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (401) 735-4697

Profile Summary

About John E Ottaviani at a glance

John E Ottaviani is an Of Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and internet. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983), and Rhode Island (1989). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E Ottaviani is a lawyer practicing litigation, internet, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

John E Ottaviani's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Ottaviani

Where is John E Ottaviani's law office located?
John E Ottaviani's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E Ottaviani handle?
John E Ottaviani focuses on business, ip, litigation, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has John E Ottaviani practiced law?
John E Ottaviani has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John E Ottaviani go to law school?
John E Ottaviani earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact John E Ottaviani for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E Ottaviani received?
John E Ottaviani's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1982
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1983
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1989

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