Michael A. DeSisto

Michael A. DeSisto is an attorney at DeSisto Law in Providence, Rhode Island. The practice focuses on municipal defense, employment law, land use litigation, police misconduct claims, construction disputes, and civil appeals. DeSisto works with municipalities, public officials, employers, and private 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 1980 and a B.A. from Providence College in 1976. 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. He began in general practice with a concentration in real estate before shifting to civil litigation. His work now includes municipal and public-official defense, employment discrimination claims, constitutional land use disputes, police misconduct matters, construction and property disputes, contracts, torts, and appellate advocacy. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Michael A. DeSisto also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. He has handled more than fifty cases in state and federal courts and also serves as a mediator. His long litigation background supports practical analysis of government liability, property disputes, and complex civil claims. 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

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

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

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