Paul J. Ferns

Paul J. Ferns is a Warwick, Rhode Island attorney whose practice includes family law, personal injury, and criminal defense. His family law work covers divorce, property division, alimony, child custody, paternity, and child support. Ferns also represents clients in criminal matters involving domestic assault, juvenile offenses, DUI or DWI, drug offenses, and probation violations, as well as injury claims arising from vehicle accidents and alleged medical malpractice.

Ferns graduated cum laude from Rhode Island College in 1992 and from Western New England College School of Law in 1996. He became a member of the Rhode Island bar in 1996 and has practiced law since that time. His academic background and decades of practice provide a foundation for work in Rhode Island family, criminal, and civil courts, where clients may need negotiation, case preparation, motion practice, or trial advocacy.

Ferns began his legal career as an associate at Schreiber and Schreiber Law Firm in 1996 before opening his own practice in 1997. Since then, he has represented clients in divorce and family disputes, criminal cases, and personal injury claims. His injury work includes people who suffered injuries and lost wages in car and truck accidents or from alleged medical malpractice. He focuses on listening to clients, clarifying goals, and explaining available courses of action.

Paul J. Ferns has maintained professional and community involvement throughout his career, including membership in the American Bar Association and the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His practice reflects more than two decades of direct client representation in Warwick. He takes a straightforward approach to legal advice and works with clients as active participants in decisions affecting family relationships, criminal charges, financial recovery, and other important legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paul J. Ferns Law
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association (1996-Present)
• Member, Rhode Island Inn of Court (2000-2003)
• Member, Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Volunteer Trial Coach, St. Rose Mock Trial Team (2001)
• Volunteer Basketball Coach, Warwick Boys and Girls Club (2003-Present)
• Volunteer, Big Brother’s Association of Rhode Island (2006-Present)

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Western New England College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rhode Island College
  Bachelor’s Degree

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