Law Office of Mark B. Morse

Rhode Island Injury Attorney

At The Law Office of Mark B. Morse, we understand your need to find a lawyer you can talk to. When an event in your life requires legal counsel, it is crucial to your future that the attorney you hire has a full understanding of your situation. Whether you are considering filing for divorce, are interested in starting your own business, or have just been injured in a car accident, our firm will take the time to listen to your concerns and address your needs.

Attorney Mark B. Morse has been representing individuals, families, and small businesses since 1983. He works toward successful and speedy results that protect his clients' rights and interests. His approach has proved to be successful for countless clients over the years. Contact our firm to arrange a complimentary consultation with an experienced trial lawyer.

Please Call: 401-831-0555

Mark B. Morse, principal of the The Law Office of Mark B. Morse has over twenty years of experience as a member of both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars.  He has practiced law in virtually all forums in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including handling cases before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Massachusetts Appeals Court, the superior and district trial courts in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the federal district and bankruptcy courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  Additionally, Mark has written and argued appeals to the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a member of the United States Supreme Court.

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Mark maintains a litigation-oriented firm, and works toward achieving successful results for those who are injured, facing domestic problems, and engaged in commercial disputes. He has participated in leading cases in the State of Rhode Island including in the area of medical malpractice, construction disputes, and insurance subrogation.

Mark graduated from the University of Rhode Island and the New England School of Law. 

Currently, Mark serves on the Board of Governors for ATLA and is a member of its Membership Oversight and Elections Committee.  He also serves on the Board of Governors for the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, is its Past President (2001-2002) and is the Editor for its journal, the RITLA Newsletter.

Mark is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association Superior Court Bench Bar Committee, and currently serves as its chairperson.  He also chaired the Subcommittee to review and revise the Rhode Island Civil Rules of Procedure enacted June 15, 2006. He is a member of the RI Bar Association Family Court Bench Bar Committee, and the Federal Bench Bar Committee.  He is legal counsel to Defenders of Animals, The Friends of the Music Mansion, and The Feinstein Foundations.

Areas of Practice:

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business & Commercial Law

Business Organizations

Eminent Domain

Construction Law

Family Law

Adoption

Child Support

Custody & Visitation

Divorce

Nursing Home

Litigation & Appeals

Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff

Products Liability Law

Professional Malpractice Law

Medical Malpractice

Real Estate Law

Litigation Percentage:

80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties:

Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2000

Bar Admissions:

Rhode Island, 1983

Massachusetts, 1984

U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 1984

U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1984

U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1992

U.S. Supreme Court, 1993

Education:

New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, May, 1983
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: First Place, National Trial Competition - 1982/1983
Honors: Chairman, Commencement Day Committee - 1983
Honors: Student Representative, Faculty Recruitment Committee
Law Review: New England Law Review, Research Editor

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, 1980
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Dean's List
Major:  Political Science

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Published Works:

"Contribution in Title VII, Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. Transport Worker's Union", 18 New England Law Review 217, 1983

"Rhode Island Civil Procedure Rules Update", RI Bar Journal, January, 2007

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Don't Lean on Me, Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, October 20, 2000

Impeachment in Cross Examination, Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, February 20, 2002

ERISA Litigation: What You Need to Know, Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, October 20, 2004

Moderator, Update of the Rhode Rules of Civil Procedure Revisions, The Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting, June 9, 2005

Selecting a Jury in Federal Court, Federal Bench Bar Association, March 29, 2006

Preparing With Retaining Counsel to Testify, SEAK Expert Services, June 23, 2006

Civil Trial Skills, National Business Institute, February 28, 2007

Honors and Awards:

Martindale- Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated, 2006 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Rhode Island Bar Association, 2003 - Present

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association, 1984 - Present

Member

Superior Court Bench Bar Committee, 2003 - 2006

Member

Superior Court Bench Bar Committee

Chairman

Technology in Court Subcommittee, 2004 - 2006

Member

Family Court Bench Bar Committee, 1995 - Present

Member

Federal Court Bench Bar Committee, 2005 - Present

Member

Committee to Review Rules of Professional Responsibility, 2002 - 2006

Member

User Friendly Court Review Committee, 2002 - 2004

Member

Town of Johnston, 1992 - 1993

Chairman, RI Board of Canvassers

Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, 1995 - Present

Member

Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, 1995 - Present

Past President

Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Journal, 1998 - Present

Editor, Board of Governors

American Association for Justice, 1991 - 2001

Member, Board of Governors

Elections and Membership Committees, 2002 - Present

Member

Providence Plantations Lions Club, 1985 - Present

Member

Providence Plantations Lions Club, 1989 - 1991

Past President

Rhode Island Lions Club Drug Awareness Committee, 1989 - 1991

Chairman

Feinstein Foundations and Related Organizations, 2000 - Present

Legal Counsel

National Kidney Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc., 1992 - 1994

Member, Board of Directors

Friends of the Music Mansion, 1996 - Present

Legal Counsel

Friends of the Music Mansion, 1996 - Present

Member

Defenders of Animals, 1999 - Present

Legal Counsel

Defenders of Animals, 1999 - Present

Member

Elmwood Community Center, 2001 - Present

Member, Board of Directors

Northern Rhode Island Council for the Arts, Beacon Charter School, 2000 - 2004

Legal Counsel

Trial Lawyers Care, 2001 - 2004

Participating Attorney

G.E. Signature Legal Care Service, 2000 - Present

Participating Attorney

American Association of Retired People (AARP), 2002 - Present

Participating Attorney

Past Employment Positions:

McOsker, Isserlis, Davignon & Waldman - Providence, RI, Partner, 1986 - 1991

Lynch & Greenfield - Providence, RI, Associate, 1984 - 1986

Rhode Island Judicial System - Providence, RI, Law Clerk, 1983 - 1984

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Mark B. Morse 
Providence, Rhode Island

Principal, since 1991
phone	(401) 831-0555
fax	(401) 273-0937
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Mark B. Morse, principal of the The Law Office of Mark B. Morse has over twenty years of experience as a member of both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars.  He has practiced law in virtually all forums in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including handling cases before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Massachusetts Appeals Court, the superior and district trial courts in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the federal district and bankruptcy courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  Additionally, Mark has written and argued appeals to the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a member of the United States Supreme Court.

Mark maintains a litigation-oriented firm, and works toward achieving successful results for those who are injured, facing domestic problems, and engaged in commercial disputes. He has participated in leading cases in the State of Rhode Island including in the area of medical malpractice, construction disputes, and insurance subrogation.

Mark graduated from the University of Rhode Island and the New England School of Law. 

Currently, Mark serves on the Board of Governors for ATLA and is a member of its Membership Oversight and Elections Committee.  He also serves on the Board of Governors for the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, is its Past President (2001-2002) and is the Editor for its journal, the RITLA Newsletter.

Mark is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association Superior Court Bench Bar Committee, and currently serves as its chairperson.  He also chaired the Subcommittee to review and revise the Rhode Island Civil Rules of Procedure enacted June 15, 2006. He is a member of the RI Bar Association Family Court Bench Bar Committee, and the Federal Bench Bar Committee.  He is legal counsel to Defenders of Animals, The Friends of the Music Mansion, and The Feinstein Foundations.