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Atty. Paul Thomas Kearns

Atty. Paul Thomas Kearns

Paul Thomas Kearns is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury law, trusts. Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Providence Providence 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Paul Thomas Kearns at a glance

Paul Thomas Kearns is a trusts, medical malpractice, and personal injury attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1989) and Harvard University (A.B. Tufts, 1971). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Thomas Kearns is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury law, trusts
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Paul practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Thomas Kearns's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Paul Thomas Kearns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Rhode Island →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Paul Thomas Kearns is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Rhode Island →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Paul Thomas Kearns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Paul Thomas Kearns

Where is Paul Thomas Kearns's law office located?
Paul Thomas Kearns's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Thomas Kearns handle?
Paul Thomas Kearns focuses on trusts, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Paul Thomas Kearns practiced law?
Paul Thomas Kearns has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Paul Thomas Kearns go to law school?
Paul Thomas Kearns earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B. Tufts, 1971).
How can I contact Paul Thomas Kearns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1989
A.B. Tufts
Harvard University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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