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James A. "Jim" Ruggieri

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2020.
10 Dorrance Street, Suite 400 Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3987
(401) 272-3500
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jruggieri@hcc-law.com
Firm: Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP
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Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (401) 272-3500

Jim has maintained a broad-based litigation practice for more than 30 years. Among his many accomplishments during his distinguished career, he was named chief defense liaison counsel for the landmark Station Fire mass tort litigation by the Presiding Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court. 

He has devoted a substantial part of his practice to the defense of product liability claims, including automotive/trucking product liability, manufacturing machinery and equipment, electrical components, building products, pharmaceuticals, and other products. Jim is also actively involved in the defense of asbestos product liability claims on behalf of manufacturers of heating and cooling equipment, valves, pumps, compressors, building products manufacturers, and aircraft manufacturers throughout New England.

On issues of employment law, Jim actively represents employers across a wide range of industries in the defense of employment discrimination claims at both the administrative level and in the state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also involved in the defense of the transportation industry in connection with trucking accident claims as well as labor and employment issues.

Jim has tried more than 30 cases to conclusion in the state and federal courts and has represented clients in numerous appellate proceedings in both state and federal courts. In addition, his practice regularly involves insurance coverage matters in the areas of extra-contractual liability, claims handling, coverage, and bad faith.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Employment Law - Management
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for James A. Ruggieri
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Providence (2021)
  • Best Lawyers - Product Liability - Lawyer of the Year 

    Best Lawyers - Employment Law 

    Top Rated Lawyer – The American Lawyer/Corporate Counsel

    Super Lawyers

Education
Case Western Reserve University, J.D.
Graduated 1982
Brown University, A.B.
Graduated 1979
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (401) 272-3500
jruggieri@hcc-law.com
10 Dorrance Street, Suite 400
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3987
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3987
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