Atty. William J Corcoran
William J Corcoran is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury law, landlord and tenant law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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William J Corcoran is an Of Counsel based in Newport, Rhode Island, practicing at Corcoran, Peckham, Hayes & Galvin, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, creditor rights, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1988) and University of Rhode Island (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Newport County, Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Newport, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J Corcoran is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury law, landlord and tenant law and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- William practices at Corcoran, Peckham, Hayes & Galvin, P.C. in Newport, RI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J Corcoran 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.
William J Corcoran is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
William J Corcoran is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Rhode Island →
William J Corcoran is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William J Corcoran is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
William J Corcoran is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Rhode Island →
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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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