Lovett Schefrin Harnett, LTD

Lovett Schefrin Harnett, LTD We bring over 40 years experience in Workers Compensation to your Personal Injury, or Negligence case. We provide fast, aggressive, and skilled legal counsel.

Rhode Islanders have trusted Lovett, Schefrin & Harnett to get the results they need and deserve. We pledge to fight for you in and out of court to win fair compensation for the injuries you have suffered. We have the broadest experience in workers compensation cases of any firm in Rhode Island, and pride ourselves in bringing that expertise to all kinds of personal injury cases.

12/16/2021

Education law is partially in place to dictate the standards and practices of teachers. This includes everything from required degrees and certification for teachers to protocol, hiring policy, evaluation practices, and wages.

12/14/2021

Remember, not all kinds of non-criminal cases may be handled by our firm. For instance, personal injury, divorce or child custody cases may be better served by the respective civil law specialists.

12/09/2021

Bullying and harassment, especially sexual harassment, are expected to be discouraged in schools and dealt with, and most districts now have policies in place regarding this. However, if you think your child has been victimized, and the school did not take proper action to protect him or her, you may have legal recourse.

12/07/2021

Essentially, civil litigation involves any type of court case that is not considered to be criminal. This includes everything from accidents and contract disputes to class action lawsuits, and family law and/or succession disputes.

12/02/2021

A common question about special education law is if a due process hearing is like a full-blown trial. The answer is no. Due process hearings are administrative hearings that take place in front of a hearing officer, not a judge or a jury, and usually are held on the school district premises.

11/30/2021

Punitive damages are a rare occurrence in a civil law case. They are ordered only when the defendant's actions have been particularly offensive. For example, a surgeon who leaves a medical instrument inside a patient after surgery could face punitive damages.

11/25/2021

If you believe your child’s rights have been violated by the public school that he or she attends, the first thing you should do is file a complaint with the school district. If the district does not act on the complaint, or you believe the response was unsatisfactory or inappropriate, speak with an attorney to understand what recourse you may have.

11/23/2021

Have you ever heard of punitive damages? This special type of damage is different from the normal compensatory damages in a civil law case. A punitive award is only given out as a way to ensure the defendant doesn't act the same way again.

11/18/2021

Have a child with special needs? You know how challenging it can be to get the services that they need. But you don’t have to face the fight alone- an attorney specializing in working with families struggling with these challenges can be a great ally.

11/16/2021

A certified civil trial attorney is a lawyer who has demonstrated a high level of expertise and skill in civil trial practice. The certification is granted by an American Bar Association accredited national board, or in some states, by the state Supreme Court.

11/11/2021

Who needs an education attorney? You might, if you like to fence. North Dakota State University has decided dull, flat fencing foils, epees and sabers are actually weapons and as such they’re banned from campus by school policy.

11/09/2021

Civil attorneys have the skills to handle a wide range of civil actions, including contract disputes, class action suits, business disputes, complaints against municipal offices, restraining orders, and much more. If you have a question about what legal action you can take, consult with a civil attorney for advice.

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