Atty. William J Coffey
William J Coffey is a lawyer practicing transportation law, contracts, maritime law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1962, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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William J Coffey is a Beaufort Maritime Group LLC based in Newport, Rhode Island. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969) and District of Columbia (Inactive) (1974). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1969) and College of the Holy Cross (B.S., 1962). Serands clients in Newport, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J Coffey is a lawyer practicing transportation law, contracts, maritime law and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1962, and has been licensed for 57 years
- William practices in Newport, RI
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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 Newport 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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