Atty. Robert Smith Thurston
Robert Smith Thurston is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, civil litigation, workers' compensation and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Robert Smith Thurston is an Associate based in Wakefield, Rhode Island. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on workers comp, zoning, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Suffolk University, School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Brown University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island (Member, Supreme Court Bench/Bar Committee, 2007— Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court Bench/Bar, 1990—) and American Bar Associations The American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Wakefield, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Smith Thurston is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, civil litigation, workers' compensation and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Robert practices in Wakefield, RI
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Robert Smith Thurston's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Smith Thurston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert Smith Thurston is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Rhode Island →
Robert Smith Thurston is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert Smith Thurston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Robert Smith Thurston is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Wakefield 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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