Atty. Matthew E. Waters
Matthew E. Waters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Public Finance Law.
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About Matthew E. Waters at a glance
Matthew E. Waters is a business attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew E. Waters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Public Finance Law
- Matthew E., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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