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My specialties include divorce, custody, child support, alimony, eviction, criminal cases, ethics board hearings, and various other areas of civil litigation. I have 35 years experience providing successful representation for clients in local and federal courts and administrative bodies. As an experienced attorney, I specialize in providing client-focused, practical as well as legal, advice and practice, in a wide range of specialties, applying my substantial, real-world knowledge to my clients' legal matters. I do all phases of trial work, including drafting documents, preparing and arguing motions and trials, negotiating settlements, and preparing and arguing appeals. I am licensed to practice, and do so, in the state and federal courts in Massachusetts and in the state and federal courts in Rhode Island.
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Acquired: 1990
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1984
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1981
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15 Hamilton Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740
175 Ontario Street, Providence, RI, 02907
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Posted by Bruce | June 23, 2015
I recently hired Attorney Whittingham to represent me in a case that was filed against me. Attorney Whittingham worked very long and tireless hours on my case. We had numerous meetings to discuss my case and to go over my case before the court proceedings started, which I was very grateful for. Att...
Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2013
Mr. Whittingham represented me in a very important trial. He listened to me. He kept me informed. He was totally prepared. He had great knowledge of the court procedures, and did very well in pre-trial motions and the discovery process, as well as providing me excellent representation at the four...
"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Whittingham is highly regarded by his peers, works hard, and gets results for his clients."
"I have worked for, and collaborated with Attorney Whittingham and found him to be a resourceful, well experienced, and respected attorney. Attorney Whittingham is knowledgeable in both housing and family law matters."
Immigration lawyer
General practice lawyer
2002
Attorney of the Year 2002, Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
1982
Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship, Howard University and the Legal Services Corp.
1986 - 2012
Managing Attorney, South Coastal Counties Legal Services
1981 - 1986
Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services Program
Rhode Island Bar Association
No borrowers' right to enforce HAMP
Client retained custody
Right to jury trial in nuisance evictions held by Supreme Judicial Court
Upheld by the Supreme Judicial Court of MA
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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