Atty. Stephen J. Macgillivray

Atty. Stephen J. Macgillivray

Stephen J. Macgillivray is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, intellectual property.

Providence Providence 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen J. Macgillivray at a glance

Stephen J. Macgillivray is an Attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993), New York (1993), and Rhode Island (1995). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1992) and Brown University (A.B., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen J. Macgillivray is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, intellectual property
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Stephen practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen J. Macgillivray's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

Stephen J. Macgillivray is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen J. Macgillivray is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 J. Macgillivray

Where is Stephen J. Macgillivray's law office located?
Stephen J. Macgillivray's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen J. Macgillivray handle?
Stephen J. Macgillivray focuses on ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Stephen J. Macgillivray practiced law?
Stephen J. Macgillivray has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Stephen J. Macgillivray go to law school?
Stephen J. Macgillivray earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact Stephen J. Macgillivray for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen J. Macgillivray directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen J. Macgillivray received?
Stephen J. Macgillivray's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1992
A.B.
Brown University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1993
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1995

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