William P. Dennis

William P. Dennis, Esquire, is an experienced Rhode Island attorney with more than 32 years in practice. His practice areas include real estate, estate planning, business corporations, and zoning/land use. His career reflects steady advocacy, practical legal guidance, and long-term service to clients handling important property, planning, and business matters. He has built a professional reputation through steady advocacy, practical guidance, and long-term service to clients across Rhode Island.

Dennis earned his B.A. from Providence College in 1974 and his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1984. That academic background prepared him for a career focused on legal analysis, client representation, and professional service within Rhode Island’s state and federal legal systems. He was admitted to practice in Rhode Island in October 1984 and later admitted to the Federal Bar in March 1985. These credentials allowed him to represent clients in both state and federal matters, giving his practice a broad procedural foundation and meaningful courtroom perspective.

Early in his legal career, Dennis clerked in the Rhode Island Superior Court from 1984 to 1985. That role provided valuable insights into judicial decision-making, case preparation, and courtroom administration, helping shape the disciplined, detail-oriented approach he later brought to private legal practice. From 1985 to 1992, he was a partner at Wright, O’Hara & Dennis, Ltd. He then began his own private practice in 1992, continuing to assist clients with legal matters that required careful review, strategic planning, and dependable representation.

William P. Dennis professional background also includes serving as a professor at Roger Williams University’s Law Center from 1984 to 1998. Through that role, he contributed to legal education while strengthening his own command of legal principles, advocacy, and professional responsibility. He has helped people by combining practical experience, courtroom knowledge, and clear legal guidance. His long career demonstrates commitment to the legal profession and to clients who need informed representation, careful preparation, and steady support when navigating Rhode Island’s legal system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, William P. Dennis Law Offices
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

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

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