Atty. Robert Ellis Smith, Esq
Robert Ellis Smith, Esq is a lawyer practicing privacy and publicity, civil litigation, first amendment law. Robert Ellis received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1962, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Robert Ellis Smith, Esq is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Robert Ellis Smith. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1975). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1976) and Harvard University (A.B., 1962). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Ellis Smith, Esq is a lawyer practicing privacy and publicity, civil litigation, first amendment law
- Robert Ellis received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1962, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Robert Ellis practices at Robert Ellis Smith in Providence, RI
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 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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