Arthur M. Read, II

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bethany College, B.A.; University of Rhode Island, M.A.
Law School Attended:
Boston University, J.D., 1972
Year of First Admission:
1972
Admission:
1972, Rhode Island; 1973, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court; 1988, U.S. Tax Court; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
ISLN:
902252538

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Family Law
  • Probate
  • Complex Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Estate Planning

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0
  • Communication

    4.5/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/24/13 in Civil Litigation

    Art is a very capable lawyer, very ethical, and a "worthy opponent."

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/05/13 in Family Law

    I have had the opportunity to work with Art Read on several occasions. He is an attorney of the highest caliber. He is an example of what AV rated lawyers should be.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/29/13 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/29/13 in Government

    Arthur Read is an accomplished attorney who possesses a high level of ethics and legal skills.

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 08/12/13 in General Practice

    Excellent all around lawyer

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/13 in Divorce

    Arthur is very capable. He is a character and a personality. He has practiced for years. He is dogged and smart. I like him personally, but in my experience, he as extended litigation and alienated parties and polarized positions unnecessarily.

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/13/13 in Litigation

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/08/13 in General Practice

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/05/13 in Divorce

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/13 in Family Law

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Lawyers Client Review
4.9/5.0 (47 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Art Read is everything a lawyer should be. Knowledgeable, seasoned, experienced in all facets of law, and if he does not know the law , he will find another legal peer that is an expert. Very importan...

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