Atty. Stephen Robinson
Stephen M. Robinson, a partner in the Robinson & Clapham law firm, brings a rare combination of professional acumen, zealous advocacy and personal concern for the client to his law practice.
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About Stephen Robinson at a glance
Stephen Robinson is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Robinson & Clapham. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, civil rights, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Brown University (B.A. Anthropology, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen M. Robinson, a partner in the Robinson & Clapham law firm, brings a rare combination of professional acumen, zealous advocacy and personal concern for the client to his law practice
- Published Works • School Finance Litigation - The Viability of Bringing Suit on the RI Federal District Court, 5 Roger Williams U.L
- Rev. 441, 2000 Representative Cases • City of Pawtucket v
- Sundlun, 662 A.2d 40, 102 Ed
- Law Rep. 235, 1995, R.I. • Department of Corrections of State of R.I. v
- Tucker, 657 A.2d 546, 1995, R.I. • School Committee of Town of Johnston v
- Johnston Federation of Teachers, 652 A.2d 976, 97 Ed
- Law Rep. 403, 1995, R.I. • Pawtucket School Committee v
- Pawtucket Teachers' Alliance, 652 A.2d 970, 97 Ed
- Law Rep. 400, 1995, R.I. • Vose v
- Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, 587 A.2d 913, 1991, R.I
- Representative Clients • Pawtucket School Committee • Providence School Committee • Tiverton School Committee Past Positions • Asquith, Mahoney & Robinson, Partner, 1994 to 2002 • Asquith, Merolla, Anderson & Kane, Partner, 1983 to 1994 • R. I. Department of Corrections, Litigation Counsel, 1981 to 1985 • Ward, McCarthy & Robinson, Partner, 1980 to 1983 • State of Rhode Island, Special Assistant Attorney General, 1979 to 1980 • Cumberland High School, Cumberland, Rhode Island, Public School Teacher, 1972 to 1979
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Robinson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Robinson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Stephen Robinson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen Robinson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Stephen Robinson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Rhode Island →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Stephen Robinson is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Rhode Island →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Stephen Robinson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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