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Richard A. Sinapi, Esq.

Richard A. Sinapi, Esq.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney--Employment Law, Civil Rights, Governmental Affairs, Personal Injury, and General Legal

  • Education

    • Toll Gate High School

      1972 - 1976

      Activities and Societies: Lettermen’s Club, Varsity Football (captain, all-city and all-division during senior year), Varsity Baseball Graduated third in class, National Merit Scholar

    • Colby College

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Government

      Activities and Societies: President of Interfraternity Council, President of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Co-Leader of Student Group for Educational Reform, Representative to Student Affairs Committee, Three-Year Letterman in Varsity Football. Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa (selected in junior year), Pi Sigma Alpha (political science honor society), Dana Scholar 1978-79 (scholarship and leadership), Bixler Scholar 1980 (excellence in academics), Laurie Peterson Prize in Government 1979, Harold F. Dubbord Prize in Political Science 1980, Graduated with Distinction in Major

    • Harvard Law School

      1980 - 1983
      Doctor of Law (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project 1981-1983, Harvard Legal Services Project 1982, Harvard Legal Services Institute 1983, Representative to student union committee 1980-1983, Intramural sports 1980-1983. Graduated Cum Laude; Who’s Who in American Law Schools.

  • Experience

    • Tillinghast, Collins & Graham

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1984
      Associate

      Litigation associate.

    • Lovett Schefrin & Gallogly

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1986
      Associate

      Primarily litigated Rhode Island Workers' Compensation claims.

    • Rhode Island Association of Master Plumbers

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1986
      Government Relations Specialist

      Wrote and successfully lobbied for passage of amendment to master plumbers licensing act.

    • Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd.

      Jan 1986 - now
      Principal Attorney & Managing Partner

      Providing legal advice and representation in a variety of areas, including governmental affairs, employment, municipal, real estate, probate, personal injury, and workers' compensation.Bar Admissions:United States Supreme CourtFirst Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States District Court, District of Rhode IslandRhode Island

    • Harrisville Fire District

      Jan 1988 - now
      Government Relations Specialist

      Monitored legislation and lobbied on variety of matters at various times. In 1999 wrote and successfully lobbied for passage of bill totally revising quasi-municipal corporate charter, which included the addition of broad powers of eminent domain and state and local tax exempt status.

    • Salve Regina University

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Adjunct Professor - Department of Administration of Justice

      Courses taught:Criminal Procedure (fall semester 1998)Evidence (spring and fall semesters 1998 and 1999; spring semester 2000)

    • Bryant University

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      Adjunct Professor - Department of History/Social Sciences

      Courses taught:Legal Environment of Business (spring semesters 1999, 2000 and 2004)Constitutional Law (fall semesters 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006; spring semesters 2002 and 2003)

    • Rhode Island Association of Home Inspectors

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
      Government Relations Specialist

      Co-wrote and successfully lobbied for passage of state home inspector licensing law; although the bill failed to be reported out of the House Corporations Committee in the previous session, a combination of skillful redrafting, compromise and intensive lobbying successfully neutralized all opposition resulting in unanimous approval of bill by House Corporations Committee.

    • Rhode Island ACLU

      Jan 2000 - now

      "Richard A. Sinapi, the recipient of the William G. McLoughlin First Amendment Award. Mr. Sinapi was honored for his dedicated defense of the First Amendment in the courtroom; he has successfully battled three “free speech” lawsuits for the Affiliate that defended the rights of local citizens to post political signs without government interference. Additionally, Mr. Sinapi is an active volunteer for the RI ACLU, frequently accepting speaking engagements and appearing on the Affiliate’s monthly public access cable show." Show less

      • Cooperating Attorney

        Jan 1983 - now

      • Government Relations Specialist

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

    • New England Mechanical Contractors Association

      Jan 2004 - now
      Government Relations Specialist

      Monitored legislation and lobbied on a variety of matters including successfully modifying, opposing, and supporting the passage of various bills often in conjunction with the legislative agenda of BuildRI.

    • One Stop Advantage

      Oct 2005 - now
      President & CEO

      Within One Stop Advantage, Inc.:One Stop Real Estate, LLC. - Manager/President

    • Associated General Contractors of America

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
      Government Relations Specialist

      Monitored legislation and provided full service lobbying and legislative drafting services on a variety of matters including successfully modifying, opposing, and supporting the passage of various bills.

    • Ironworkers, Local 37

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Government Relations Specialist

      Drafted and successfully lobbied for passage of amendment to existing law to exempt members from strict limitations under state drug testing law to improve competitiveness of signatory contractors employing local union members.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rhode Island Real Estate Brokers' License

      Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

    • Expert Network Distinguished Lawyer Designation

      Expert Network Co.
      Jan 2018
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard A. Sinapi, Esq.
      William G. McLoughlin First Amendment Award RI ACLU Nov 2010 "The first honoree of the evening was Richard A. Sinapi, the recipient of the William G. McLoughlin First Amendment Award. Mr. Sinapi was honored for his dedicated defense of the First Amendment in the courtroom; he has successfully battled three “free speech” lawsuits for the Affiliate that defended the rights of local citizens to post political signs without government interference. Additionally, Mr. Sinapi is an active volunteer for the RI ACLU, frequently accepting speaking engagements… Show more "The first honoree of the evening was Richard A. Sinapi, the recipient of the William G. McLoughlin First Amendment Award. Mr. Sinapi was honored for his dedicated defense of the First Amendment in the courtroom; he has successfully battled three “free speech” lawsuits for the Affiliate that defended the rights of local citizens to post political signs without government interference. Additionally, Mr. Sinapi is an active volunteer for the RI ACLU, frequently accepting speaking engagements and appearing on the Affiliate’s monthly public access cable show." Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Membership Chair

      Issued by Greater Warwick Lions Club on Jan 2011
      Greater Warwick Lions ClubAssociated with Richard A. Sinapi, Esq.

    • Cooperating Attorney

      Issued by Rhode Island ACLU on Jan 1983
      Rhode Island ACLUAssociated with Richard A. Sinapi, Esq.