Patricia K. "Pat" Rocha

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2005.

One Citizens Plaza, Eighth Floor Providence, Rhode Island 02903-1345

(401) 274-7200

Firm: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

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Overview

Firm

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Years In Practice

Phone Number (401) 274-7200

A recognized leading litigator and chair of the Litigation Group, Pat has successfully tried and defended cases ranging from commercial litigation, product liability and toxic tort, employment discrimination and redistricting litigation, bribery, wire fraud, honest services and conspiracy. Pat's healthcare practice includes representing healthcare providers before state and federal regulatory agencies as well as in civil and criminal investigations. Dedicated to the law and service to society, Pat has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country working as a team with her clients to reach successful resolutions in the most efficient manner. Pat has co-authored a national text on trial advocacy and written articles on evidence, trial strategy, various aspects of constitutional law, criminal law and on recent changes to the law on federal sentencing guidelines. She frequently lectures at regional and national seminars on these topics.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Business Management

Civil Rights

Commercial Litigation

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Health Care Law

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for Patricia K. Rocha

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Litigation - Banking and Finance, Providence (2022)

Administrative / Regulatory Law, Providence (2021)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Providence (2020)

Administrative / Regulatory Law, Providence (2019)

Administrative / Regulatory Law, Providence (2016)

Litigation - Banking and Finance, Providence (2014)

Administrative / Regulatory Law, Providence (2013)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Providence (2012)

Named as one of the Top 250 Women in Litigation by Benchmark Litigation and Euromoney Legal Media Group
Best Lawyers’ 2012 Lawyer of the Year, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Providence.
Best Lawyers’ 2013 Lawyer of the Year, Administrative / Regulatory Law, Providence.
Selected by her peers for inclusion in 2006-2013 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Administrative Law, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, White Collar Criminal Defense, and Labor & Employment Law.
Recognized in the 2006-2012 Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers as on of the “Leaders in Rhode Island”.
Selected as a local litigation star in the 2013 edition of Benchmark Litigation and Benchmark Appellate
Expert Guide to the US Leading Health Care Lawyers.
Selected as a Rhode Island Super Lawyer, 2007-2012, recognizing her as a leader in the legal community.
Selected by New England Super Lawyers as one of The Top 50 Women in New England in 2012.
Recipient, Boston College Law School 75th Anniversary Alumni Award, 2005

Education

Boston College, JD

Graduated 1982

Brown University

Graduated 1979

Brown University, BA

Graduated 1979

Contact Details and Office Locations

Other: (401) 274-7200

One Citizens Plaza, Eighth Floor
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-1345

Providence, Rhode Island 02903-1345

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