Atty. Lalitha Rao

Atty. Lalitha Rao

Lalitha Rao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate law, general practice. Lalitha received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Providence Providence 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Lalitha Rao at a glance

Lalitha Rao is an Attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2007), Massachusetts (2008), and Rhode Island (2008). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lalitha Rao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate law, general practice
  • Lalitha received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Lalitha practices at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Lalitha Rao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lalitha Rao 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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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lalitha Rao

Where is Lalitha Rao's law office located?
Lalitha Rao'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 Lalitha Rao handle?
Lalitha Rao focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Lalitha Rao practiced law?
Lalitha Rao has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Lalitha Rao go to law school?
Lalitha Rao earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Lalitha Rao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2006
B.S.
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2008
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2008

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