Atty. Patrick James Quinlan

Atty. Patrick James Quinlan

Patrick James Quinlan is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, public finance & tax exempt finance and 9 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Marist College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Providence Providence 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Patrick James Quinlan at a glance

Patrick James Quinlan is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Patrick J. Quinlan, Attorney at Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on tax, m&a, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), Rhode Island (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Federal Circuits (1980). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1974) and Marist College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island (Member: Bar Journal Board of Editors, 1979-1984 Bench Bar Committee, 1991) and Massachusetts Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Rhode Island Trucking Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick James Quinlan is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, public finance & tax exempt finance and 9 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from Marist College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Patrick practices at Patrick J. Quinlan, Attorney at Law in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick James Quinlan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick James Quinlan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Patrick James Quinlan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Rhode Island →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Patrick James Quinlan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Rhode Island →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Patrick James Quinlan is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Rhode Island →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Patrick James Quinlan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 Patrick James Quinlan

Where is Patrick James Quinlan's law office located?
Patrick James Quinlan's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Patrick J. Quinlan, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick James Quinlan handle?
Patrick James Quinlan focuses on tax, m&a, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Patrick James Quinlan practiced law?
Patrick James Quinlan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Patrick James Quinlan go to law school?
Patrick James Quinlan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Patrick James Quinlan for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick James Quinlan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick James Quinlan received?
Patrick James Quinlan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1974
B.A.
Marist College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1974
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1982
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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