Atty. Richard Sinapi

Atty. Richard Sinapi

Richard Sinapi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard, who practices law in Warwick, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2024.

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Profile Summary

About Richard Sinapi at a glance

Richard Sinapi is a employment, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Warwick, Rhode Island, practicing at Sinapi Law Associates LTD. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association (1983). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Warwick, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard Sinapi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Richard, who practices law in Warwick, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Sinapi's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Sinapi is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Sinapi is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Richard Sinapi is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Sinapi

Where is Richard Sinapi's law office located?
Richard Sinapi's law practice is located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The firm is Sinapi Law Associates LTD. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Sinapi handle?
Richard Sinapi focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Richard Sinapi practiced law?
Richard Sinapi has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Richard Sinapi go to law school?
Richard Sinapi earned their education at (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact Richard Sinapi for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Sinapi 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 Sinapi received?
Richard Sinapi's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Providence).

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Providence)
- 2025

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association
Admitted: 1983

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