Atty. R. Bart Totten
R. Bart Totten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.
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R. Bart Totten is a business and litigation attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- R. Bart Totten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- R. Bart, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Bart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
R. Bart Totten is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
R. Bart Totten is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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