Atty. Paul A. Campellone

Atty. Paul A. Campellone

Paul Campellone brings to his public finance, M&A, commercial finance and intellectual property practice more than three decades of sophisticated high-profile experience in serving the needs of corporations, closely-held businesses, governmental entities and educational institutions. His experience includes acting as disclosure counsel to the State of Rhode Island on various bond issues, handling $150 million in complicated, tax-exempt bond financing for a noted university, helping a not-for-profit hospital group in the sale of its assets and operations to a for-profit hospital group, and assi

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About Paul A. Campellone at a glance

Paul A. Campellone is a family law and business attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Paul Campellone brings to his public finance, M&A, commercial finance and intellectual property practice more than three decades of sophisticated high-profile experience in serving the needs of corporations, closely-held businesses, governmental entities and educational institutions
  • His experience includes acting as disclosure counsel to the State of Rhode Island on various bond issues, handling $150 million in complicated, tax-exempt bond financing for a noted university, helping a not-for-profit hospital group in the sale of its assets and operations to a for-profit hospital group, and assisting multinational corporations in complex, multimillion-dollar transnational transactions
  • Paul has a broad-based corporate, banking, public finance and commercial practice that includes mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, secured and unsecured financing, issuance of bonds and notes by municipalities and other governmental authorities, governance issues for companies, formation of domestic and international joint ventures, distribution and supply arrangements, and technology transfers for his blue-chip clients

Practice Areas Explained

Paul A. Campellone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A. Campellone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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 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 Paul A. Campellone

Where is Paul A. Campellone's law office located?
Paul A. Campellone's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul A. Campellone handle?
Paul A. Campellone focuses on family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
Where did Paul A. Campellone go to law school?
Paul A. Campellone earned their education at (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact Paul A. Campellone for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul A. Campellone received?
Paul A. Campellone's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bond
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Providence)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Providence)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Providence)
- 2019

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