Peter E. Garvey
About Peter E. Garvey
Peter E. Garvey is a lawyer based in Providence, RI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Peter E. Garvey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP
Education: New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Providence, RI
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