James A. "Jim" Ruggieri
About James A. Ruggieri
James A. Ruggieri is a lawyer based in Providence, RI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. James A. Ruggieri is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Employment Law - Management
- Insurance Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1982 and Brown University, A.B., graduated 1979
Location: Providence, RI
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