Atty. W. James McKay

Atty. W. James McKay

W. James McKay is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, trade regulation and 5 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About W. James McKay at a glance

W. James McKay is a ip, litigation, health care, insurance, and adr attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982), Rhode Island (1987), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, U.S. (1987). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1982) and St. Anselm's College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. James McKay is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, trade regulation and 5 other areas of law
  • W. received a B.A. degree from St. Anselm's College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • W. practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

W. James McKay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. James McKay 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.

W. James McKay is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

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

W. James McKay is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →

Health Care Law

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

W. James McKay 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.

W. James McKay is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Rhode Island →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

W. James McKay is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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.

Looking for additional Rhode Island attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Providence or all attorneys in Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. James McKay

Where is W. James McKay's law office located?
W. James McKay's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. James McKay handle?
W. James McKay focuses on ip, litigation, health care, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has W. James McKay practiced law?
W. James McKay has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did W. James McKay go to law school?
W. James McKay earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact W. James McKay for a consultation?
You can contact W. James McKay 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 W. James McKay received?
W. James McKay's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1982
B.A.
St. Anselm's College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, U.S.
Admitted: 1987

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