Atty. Matthew Reilly Plain

Atty. Matthew Reilly Plain

Matthew Reilly Plain is a lawyer practicing special education, education law, school law and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Providence Providence 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Reilly Plain at a glance

Matthew Reilly Plain is a Co-Managing Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Barton Gilman LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, education, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2005), Massachusetts (2005), Connecticut (2006), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2006). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D. Roger, 2005) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. University, 1998). Active member of Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Reilly Plain is a lawyer practicing special education, education law, school law and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at Barton Gilman LLP in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Reilly Plain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Reilly Plain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Matthew Reilly Plain is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Rhode Island →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Matthew Reilly Plain is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Rhode Island →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Matthew Reilly Plain

Where is Matthew Reilly Plain's law office located?
Matthew Reilly Plain's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Barton Gilman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Reilly Plain handle?
Matthew Reilly Plain focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, education, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Matthew Reilly Plain practiced law?
Matthew Reilly Plain has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Reilly Plain go to law school?
Matthew Reilly Plain earned their education at (J.D. Roger, 2005); (B.A. University, 1998).
How can I contact Matthew Reilly Plain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Roger
Roger Williams University School of Law
- 2005
B.A. University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 2005
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2005
Connecticut
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2006
New York
Admitted: 2019

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