Matthew R. "Matt" Plain
About Matthew R. Plain
Matthew R. Plain is a lawyer based in Providence, RI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Matthew R. Plain is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Education Law
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Barton Gilman LLP
Education: Roger Williams University, JD, graduated 2005, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, M.Ed., graduated 2002, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, graduated 1998
Location: Providence, RI
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