Atty. Preston W. Halperin
Preston W. Halperin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, mediation and 38 other areas of law.
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About Preston W. Halperin at a glance
Preston W. Halperin is a Managing Partner based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, practicing at Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1982), Rhode Island (1996), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1997). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1981) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pawtucket, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Preston W. Halperin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, mediation and 38 other areas of law
- Preston received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Preston practices at Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP in Pawtucket, RI
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Preston W. Halperin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Preston W. Halperin 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.
Preston W. Halperin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Rhode Island →
Preston W. Halperin is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Rhode Island →
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.
Preston W. Halperin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Preston W. Halperin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Preston W. Halperin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Pawtucket 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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