Atty. Scott E. Orchard, Esq

Atty. Scott E. Orchard, Esq

Scott E. Orchard, Esq is a lawyer practicing corporate, banking, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Scott E. Orchard, Esq at a glance

Scott E. Orchard, Esq is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997) and Rhode Island (2001). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1988). Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott E. Orchard, Esq is a lawyer practicing corporate, banking, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott E. received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Scott E. practices at Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd. in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Scott E. Orchard, Esq's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Orchard, Esq handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Scott E. Orchard, Esq is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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 Scott E. Orchard, Esq

Where is Scott E. Orchard, Esq's law office located?
Scott E. Orchard, Esq's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott E. Orchard, Esq handle?
Scott E. Orchard, Esq focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Scott E. Orchard, Esq practiced law?
Scott E. Orchard, Esq has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Scott E. Orchard, Esq go to law school?
Scott E. Orchard, Esq earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Scott E. Orchard, Esq for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2001

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