Stephen P. Cooney

Stephen P. Cooney is a partner at Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP in Providence, RI, with a practice focused on civil litigation, employment law, asbestos claims, and products liability. Cooney defends clients in toxic tort, premises liability, and insurance-related lawsuits. The practice addresses the documents and legal standards that shape the client’s responsibilities and options. This can involve reviewing an existing arrangement, preparing for a transaction, or evaluating a contested claim.

Cooney earned legal studies at Roger Williams University School of Law, completed in 2002, and undergraduate studies at the University of New Hampshire, completed in 1997 cum laude. The education provides a foundation for legal research, evaluation of evidence, and work involving civil litigation, asbestos claims, and products liability. These are areas in which precise language and an understanding of applicable law can make a material difference.

The matters handled by Cooney include asbestos litigation, product-related injury cases, and complex general liability disputes. 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.

Stephen P. Cooney brings particular experience through his experience analyzing causation, responsibility, and evidence in civil defense litigation. The work calls for close attention to legal obligations and a practical understanding of the outcomes clients are seeking. Cooney 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

• Partner, Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Board Member, DRI
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Board Member, Defense Counsel of Rhode Island
• Board Member, North Kingstown Girls Softball
• Board Member, Forest Park Elementary PTO

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Hampshire
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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