Paul P. Pederzani

Paul P. Pederzani is the principal of Pederzani Law Offices in Warwick, Rhode Island, with more than three decades of legal experience. His firm handles personal injury, family law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and business law matters. Pederzani’s background includes extensive military legal service, giving him additional experience with legal advising, leadership, and structured decision-making that informs his work with private clients facing disputed or planning-related matters.

Pederzani earned a B.S. from Providence College in 1983 and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1990. He also attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. His education combines business, legal, and military leadership training. He was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1990, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1991, and the U.S. Court of Military Appeals in 1993. These admissions support a practice spanning civil, family, personal injury, and planning matters.

Pederzani served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He also served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard, including roles as Deputy State Judge Advocate and Command Judge Advocate, and previously served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. His legal practice includes personal injury and family matters, while the firm also handles estate planning, probate administration, and business law for Rhode Island clients.

Paul P. Pederzani has combined private legal practice with military and public service. He formerly served as a Rhode Island State Senator for District 23 and held committee leadership responsibilities involving veterans’ affairs, environment and energy, and corporations. He has participated in family-law professional organizations and bar committees. His varied background supports practical representation for clients whose legal concerns involve injury claims, family disputes, estates, probate, or business issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Pederzani Law Offices
• Member, Family Court Bench/Bar Committee, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Family Court Section, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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