Richard S. Humphrey

Richard S. Humphrey: Attorney with Richard S. Humphrey Law Offices
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography



Awards

- BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®—a widely respected mark of achievement signifying quality legal work, professionalism, and solid ethical standards

- Super Lawyers, 2007—2010

Publications

- Co-author, "How to Provide a DWI Observation Case," Rhode Island Bar Journal, September—October 2006

- Co-author, "The Potential Impact of State v. Delbonis on Prior Drunk Driving Convictions from 2000—2003," Rhode Island Bar Journal May—June 2005

- Co-author, "The Prosecution and Defense of Chemical Test Refusal Cases," Rhode Island Bar Journal, November—December 2004

- Co-author, "Drunk Driving Statutes, Rhode Island and Massachusetts," Rhode Island Bar Journal, November 2001

- Co-author, "Drunk Driving: Recent Developments in the Law," Rhode Island Bar Journal, May 1999

- Co-author, "The Thickening Briar Patch of Legal Malpractice," Rhode Island Bar Journal, April 1998

- Co-author, "Drunk Driving Law Update," Rhode Island Bar Journal, October 1994

- Author, "Checklist for the Prosecution: How to Prove a DWI," Rhode Island Bar Journal, March 1995

- Author, "Punishment Before Conviction: The Effect of Automatic Post-Arrest Incarceration for Drunk Driving," Rhode Island Bar Journal, May 1993

- Author, "Defending Dual Prosecutions - The Driver Who Has Refused the Chemical Test," Rhode Island Bar Journal, April 1992

- Author, "The Midnight Call - Advising the Client to Submit to a Chemical Test," Rhode Island Bar Journal, March 1991



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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Driving While Intoxicated - DWI
  • Chemical Test Refusal
  • Social Host Liability
  • Dram Shop Liability
  • Drunk Boating
  • Construction Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Driving Under the Influence - DUI
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury
  • Litigation
  • Admiralty Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Professional Discipline

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Connecticut College, B.A., 1980
Law School Attended:
Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Rhode Island; 1984, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court; 1990, Massachusetts; 1991, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; 1993, Maine; 1993, U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Memberships:

Newport County Bar Association; Rhode Island Bar Association; Maine State Bar Association; American Bar Associations; Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association; American Arbitration Association.

Birth Information:
Fall River, Massachusetts, May 24, 1958
Reported Cases:
International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local No. 302 v. Town of Portsmouth, 506 A.2d 540 (R.I. 1986); Newport Auto Salvage, Inc. et al. v. Town Council of the Town of Portsmouth Acting as Board of License Commissioners et al., 502 A.2d 339 (R.I. 1985); State v. Carcieri, 730 A.2d 11 (R.I. 1999); State of Rhode Island ex rel. Town of Middletown v. Alden C. Kinder, 769 A.2d 614 (R.I. 2001); H.R.M., Inc. v. S/V Venture VII et al. 972 F.Supp. 92 (D.R.I. 1997); French v. Isham et. al., 801 F.Supp. 913 (D R.I. 1992).
ISLN:
906305223
Minority Owned:
Yes

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Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/07/14 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/24/11 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/21/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/03/11 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Atty Humphrey for years. He enjoys a stellar reputation. His work ethic and integrity are above reproach. We served together for years on the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline. He did yeoman's work and it was most appreciated... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/03/11 in DUI/DWI

    I've known Atty Humphrey for years. He enjoys a stellar reputation. His work ethic and integrity are beyond reproach. We served for years together on a Judicial Tenure and Discipline Committee. Not for the faint of heart. His participation was essent... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 04/29/08 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/24/11 in Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 04/29/08 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/18/09 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 05/07/08 in Driving While Intoxicated

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