Atty. Julia Shackleton
Julia Shackleton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Julia, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2026.
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Julia Shackleton is a employment attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Littler. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association (2018). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Julia Shackleton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Julia, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Julia Shackleton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julia Shackleton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Julia Shackleton is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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