Atty. Scott P. Tierney
Scott P. Tierney is a lawyer practicing general practice, ethics & professional responsibility, personal injury and 4 other areas of law.
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Scott P. Tierney is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Law Offices of Scott P. Tierney Ltd.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2001). Educated at Syracuse College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Scott P. Tierney is a lawyer practicing general practice, ethics & professional responsibility, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Scott practices at Law Offices of Scott P. Tierney Ltd. in Providence, RI
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Scott P. Tierney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott P. Tierney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Scott P. Tierney is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Rhode Island →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Scott P. Tierney is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Rhode Island →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Scott P. Tierney is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Rhode Island →
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.
Scott P. Tierney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
Scott P. Tierney is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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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