Atty. Scott T. Spear
Member, Suffolk Transnational Law Review, 1983-1984.
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About Scott T. Spear at a glance
Scott T. Spear is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Blish & Cavanagh, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1984), Massachusetts (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1984) and Albion College (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Member, Suffolk Transnational Law Review, 1983-1984
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott T. Spear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Scott T. Spear is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 T. Spear is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Scott T. Spear is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott T. Spear is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Scott T. Spear is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
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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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