Joshua Xavier
About Joshua Xavier
Joshua Xavier is a lawyer based in Providence, RI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Joshua Xavier is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Civil Rights Law
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Xavier Law
Education: Roger Williams University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Providence, RI
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