Atty. John Harnett
John Harnett is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, labor law. John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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John Harnett is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Lovett, Schefrin & Harnett. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), Rhode Island (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1980), and Massachusetts (1998). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1978) and Fordham University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Harnett is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, labor law
- John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices at Lovett, Schefrin & Harnett in Providence, RI
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Harnett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Harnett is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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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