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5.0 /5.0
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Richard M. Sands Jr.
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Biography
My life’s work has been to use my skill, experience and compassion to help people through the countless challenges they face after being injured. I have ratings of 10.0 from AVVO and AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ratings possible from the largest independent attorney review sites. I mention this not to brag, but only so you can trust I have the ability to help you when you are making the important decision of who to hire if you are in need of legal representation.
I'm now in my 25th year of helping injured people. My philosophy is to treat you the way I’d want to be treated if I were in your situation. I’ll work tirelessly to make sure you get justice. My main goal is to earn your respect through the quality of the service I provide.
The past 25 years and my entire professional life have been devoted to the practice of injury law. I gained invaluable experience by working at every position in a busy personal injury firm during law school. I fetched coffee, ran errands, gave rides to clients, answered phones and performed paralegal support work. I was hired as an associate attorney by this same injury firm after graduating from law school.
After working for several years as an associate attorney handling personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, I founded my own firm in 2002. By learning every aspect of personal injury practice from the ground up, I bring a unique perspective to my representation of clients that provides you with exceptional attention to every detail of your case.
Every injury is personal to me. You can trust that I have the skill, experience and dedication to help you. I limit the number of cases I take in so I can handle each case personally. I put my experience to work for you so that you can be assured that you will receive the maximum compensation possible for your injuries.
No fees or expenses are charged unless we recover compensation for you. Flexible appointments are available to meet your needs. I can even come to you if your injury prevents you from being able to get to my office.
In addition to my experience, our former long time paralegal was a claims manager at a major national insurance company for many years. This provides us with an edge that many firms don’t have. Since we know things the insurance companies don’t want you to know about how the claims process works, we can obtain the best compensation possible for each case.
I invite you to contact us and ask questions of me and my firm. We think of ourselves as a family. Our goal is to make each of you feel like you’re part of our family too as we help you through difficult times.
25 Years Of Helping The Injured. Max Compensation With Personal Attention & Compassion
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
70%
32 years
Personal Injury
15%
32 years
Medical Malpractice
5%
32 years
Workers Compensation
5%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
2016 2015
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Rhode Island for 30 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Sands Law Offices
(401) 921-4904
Fax
100 Centerville Road, Suite 2, Warwick, RI, 02886
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Richard M. Sands Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Richard was excellent!
He explained everything at my level, making it very easy for me to make an informed decision. Talked with me about my case not at me. If ever I need a lawyer again I will be back and would recommend to everyone. Thank you again Richard!
Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very honest and helpful
I spoke with Richard last year and he pointed me in the right direction NO charge advice if I have any further attorney needs I would use him hes upfront and not sneaky I even told him I was reluctant to hire a lawyer because of all the TV snakes he laughs and wished me luck he wasn’t pushy
Posted by Daniel and Kerry | June 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sands Law is Highly Recommended
My wife and I were stopped while attempting to enter a rotary in Warwick. An apparently distracted drives hit us without braking before impact. We sustained injuries and work loss. Attorney Richard Sands at Sands Law was able to quickly and efficiently resolve our claim and to navigate the require...
Posted by Brad | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Just The Best!
Richard has to be without a doubt the most honest, reliable and hardest working attorney I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He handled and advised me through my workers comp case and provided me with a support system for times when I was down and frustrated and just needed someone to listen. Hi...
Posted by Leona | October 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Richard is awesome!!
Richard is awesome!!! I was involved in my first accident throughout my life last year. I was hit by another car from the back. I have no idea what to do afterwards so I decided to look for a lawyer. I found Richard on Thumbtack, I decided to work with him because his reply and suggestion to my c...
Richard M. Sands Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Rich is a great lawyer. He is dedicated, widely respected and very skilled."
"I endorse Rich Sands. Rich is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and caring personal injury attorney with over 20 years experience. Rich handles your case persoanally and is highly accessible to his clients."
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse Richard. Highly respected in the legal community. A skilled lawyer with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Rich is a very professional, fair minded, yet zealous advocate for his clients. He is excellent at striking a balance between representing his client while keeping in mind the legal issues presented by the case. Rich is a very ethical and honest attorney. More importantly he is a great person. It is always a pleasure dealing with Rich."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sands is knowledgeable in the law and brings compassion and professionalism to his cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. An incredible reputation with peers and clients alike"
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sands is well versed in personal injury law and workers compensation claims. He is a lawyer that you can turn to with confidence."
"Mr. Sands has the experience and compassion it takes to guide clients through difficult times. I highly recommend him."
"Mr. Sands is generous enough to share his legal knowledge on sites like Avvo. Apart from being kind, he is also a passionate, intelligent, and skilled attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Richard is a highly respected auto and car accident attorney. I am happy to endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
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2024
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Front Page Featured Article, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Magazine
2014
Published Case Report, New England Jury Verdict Reporter
2014
Top Contributor Car Accident, Avvo
2014
10 Rating, AVVO
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society, Widener University School of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, Sands Law Offices
2002 - 2005
Partner, Nicholson & Sands, LLP
1995 - 2002
Associate, Pollock Law Offices
1993 - 1994
Legal Intern, Pollock Law Offices
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
United States Supreme Court Bar
Admitted to Practice
Rhode Island Association for Justice
Board of Governors
United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Admitted to Practice
Rhode Island State Bar
Admitted to Practice
National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Attorney
Rhode Island Bar Association
Board Member- Ethics & Professionalism Committee
Rhode Island Bar Association
Board Member- Fee Arbitration Committee
Rhode Island Bar Association
Board Member- Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
$ 625,000.00 Auto Accident
Structured Settlement
$ 280,000.00 Auto Accident
Settlement / Complaint Drafted
$ 3,500.00 Auto Accident
Settlement
$ 75,000.00 Workers' Compensation
Litigation/Settlement
$ 300,000.00 Premise Liability
Litigation
$ 208,292.00
Arbitration Award
Education
1994
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Rhode Island
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
Warwick Veterans Memorial High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2014
Lawyers Weekly
The Impact of Litigation Anxiety- Cover Story Interview
Publications
2014
Sands Law Offices Blog
Why Should I Pay a Personal Injury Lawyer? They Admitted Fault
2014
New England Jury Verdict Review & Analysis
Case Settlement Report
2014
Sands Law Offices Blog
Motorcycle Safety Tips
2014
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
$625K award obtained despite ‘litigation anxiety’
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Richard earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
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