Atty. Richard Sands

Atty. Richard Sands

Practice Devoted Entirely to Accident and Injury Law. We can help you.

Warwick Warwick 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Sands at a glance

Richard Sands is a Principal based in Warwick, Rhode Island, practicing at Sands Law Offices. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1995), U.S. Supreme Court (2002), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (2004). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Rhode Island (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of RI Association for Justice- Board of Governors RI Bar Association Committees- Ethics & Professionalism, Lawyers Helping Lawyers and Fee Arbitration. Serands clients in Warwick, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Practice Devoted Entirely to Accident and Injury Law
  • We can help you

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Sands's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard Sands is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Rhode Island →

Wrongful Death

Richard Sands is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Richard Sands is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard Sands is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Rhode Island →

Motorcycle Accidents

Richard Sands is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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 Warwick 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.

Looking for additional Rhode Island attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Warwick or all attorneys in Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Sands

Where is Richard Sands's law office located?
Richard Sands's law practice is located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The firm is Sands Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Sands handle?
Richard Sands focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Richard Sands practiced law?
Richard Sands has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Richard Sands go to law school?
Richard Sands earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Richard Sands for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Sands directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Sands received?
Richard Sands's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Rhode Island
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 2004

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