Atty. Peter E. Garvey
Peter was born in Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1989 and received a J.D. with honors from New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1994. Peter is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Peter E. Garvey is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1994), Rhode Island (1995), U.S. District Court, Rhode Island (1996), and Massachusetts (2016). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Rhode Island (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter was born in Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1989 and received a J.D. with honors from New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1994
- Peter is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Rhode Island and Connecticut
- He concentrates his practice in the areas of product, professional, premises, transportation and general liability defense
- Peter is affiliated with the American Law Firm Association, National Restaurant and Retail Defense Association, Defense Research Institute and Defense Counsel of Rhode Island
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Peter E. Garvey's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter E. Garvey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 venue, 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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