Marc DeSisto

Marc DeSisto is an attorney at DeSisto Law in Providence, Rhode Island. The practice focuses on civil rights defense, constitutional claims, employment disputes, municipal liability, and complex litigation. DeSisto works with municipalities, public officials, and other clients and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

DeSisto earned a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1982 and a B.A. from Providence College in 1977. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

DeSisto brings practical experience to the representation. His trial and appellate practice spans state and federal courts and includes more than 250 jury trials. He previously served in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Criminal Division and later built a civil practice defending municipalities and officials in constitutional, employment, tort, contract, and class-action matters. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Marc DeSisto also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. His representative experience includes arguing Caniglia v. Strom before the U.S. Supreme Court, handling significant municipal and pension litigation, and conducting high-stakes public-sector defense work. He has also received peer and trial-law recognition. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, DeSisto Law LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Board Member, Roger Williams University School of Law (2014 – Present)
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers (2007 – Present)
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (2009 – Present)
• Co-Chair, United States District Court from the District of Rhode Island Court Advisory Council (2023 – Present)

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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