Douglas J. Emanuel

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Douglas J. Emanuel: Attorney with Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Emanuel is a member of the firm's Business & Civil Litigation Group. He has extensive courtroom experience, representing the State of Rhode Island, major consumer products companies, multinational real estate developers, small businesses and individuals in the State and Federal Courts of Rhode Island. In addition, he serves as an Arbitrator in the Rhode Island Supreme Court court-annexed arbitration program.

Doug is also a member of the firm's Trusts, Estate Planning & Administration Group and advises the firm’s clients on estate planning needs and considerations, long-term asset protection, Medicaid planning, probate practice and procedure and trust administration.

He has served as chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association's New Lawyers Committee, and is a frequent performance judge in Rhode Island's middle school and high school Mock Trial competitions. Previously, a "Rising Star" in general litigation, Doug is a recognized Rhode Island Super Lawyer and AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Prior to joining Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP, Doug was an associate at Goldenberg & Muri (1994-1997) and Tillinghast Licht LP (1997-2001). During 2001 and 2002, he proudly served as Deputy Executive Counsel to Governor Lincoln C. Almond.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Litigation
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • Estate Planning
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Contracts

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1991
Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Rhode Island; 1995, New York; 1995, Massachusetts; 1995, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Birth Information:
Wantagh, New York, October 25, 1969
ISLN:
900547063

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (11 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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