James A. Musgrave

James A. Musgrave is an attorney at Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce in Providence, RI, with a practice focused on labor and employment law and employment litigation. Musgrave advises employers on workplace claims, union relationships, and employment agreements. These matters can require attention to written agreements, legal obligations, and the consequences of decisions made early in the process. The attorney addresses the particular issues involved, from assessing the available information to considering procedural requirements and possible courses of action.

Musgrave earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2002, cum laude, and a B.A. from Emory University in 1999. The education provides a foundation for legal research, evaluation of evidence, and work involving labor and employment law and employment litigation. These are areas in which precise language and an understanding of applicable law can make a material difference. Legal training also supports the assessment of competing interpretations, procedural requirements, and the steps involved in preparing a matter for resolution.

The matters handled by Musgrave include wage disputes, discrimination claims, collective bargaining, and appellate proceedings. These assignments show the range of issues that can arise within the practice and the need to consider each client’s position carefully. Work in this area can include document review, legal research, negotiations, and preparation for proceedings when a dispute cannot be resolved informally. The relevant facts and legal standards guide how each matter is approached.

James A. Musgrave brings particular experience through his work handling workplace disputes while advising businesses on employee relations. The work calls for close attention to legal obligations and a practical understanding of the outcomes clients are seeking. Musgrave considers how the applicable law, supporting records, and timing of decisions affect the options available. By concentrating on the specific legal task and its surrounding circumstances, the practice helps clients approach important decisions with a clearer account of the issues involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Elmhurst Youth Baseball
• Past Member, Race to the Top – Steering Committee

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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