Atty. Michael Desisto
Michael Desisto is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Michael Desisto is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at DeSisto Law Offices. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1980). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1980) and Providence College (B.A., 1976). Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association Rhode Island Title Standards Committee. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Desisto is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices at DeSisto Law Offices in Providence, RI
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Desisto is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Desisto is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael Desisto is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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