Atty. Stephen D. Zubiago

Atty. Stephen D. Zubiago

Stephen Zubiago represents a variety of middle market clients with a focus on the health care and insurance industries. He advises clients on a range of corporate and regulatory matters.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen D. Zubiago at a glance

Stephen D. Zubiago is a government, health care, and insurance attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1991) and Brown University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Zubiago represents a variety of middle market clients with a focus on the health care and insurance industries
  • He advises clients on a range of corporate and regulatory matters
  • Within the firm, Stephen serves as head of the Business and Finance Department and sits on the firm’s Management Committee
  • What do you focus on?
  • I represent health care providers on corporate transactions ranging from hospital deals to physician deals
  • I also advise these providers on regulatory matters with respect to federal and state requirements
  • My counsel for insurers includes corporate and regulatory advice specifically focused on state requirements

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen D. Zubiago's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. Zubiago handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Stephen D. Zubiago is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Rhode Island →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Stephen D. Zubiago is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Stephen D. Zubiago

Where is Stephen D. Zubiago's law office located?
Stephen D. Zubiago's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen D. Zubiago handle?
Stephen D. Zubiago focuses on government, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
Where did Stephen D. Zubiago go to law school?
Stephen D. Zubiago earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (BA).
How can I contact Stephen D. Zubiago for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen D. Zubiago received?
Stephen D. Zubiago's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Compliance.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1991
BA
Brown University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Compliance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Insolvency
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Providence)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Providence)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Providence)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Providence)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Providence)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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