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James J. Bagley

Attorney/Associate

Location: East Providence, Rhode Island
Phone:  401-490-0220 or 401-270-8990
Fax:  401-438-3804         Email: JBagley@cordeirolaw.net

A native Rhode Islander, James graduated from URI with a BFA in acting prior earning a law degree from Roger Williams School of Law.  James is a proud dad to Pepper, a proud stepfather to Luc and a proud spouse to Melissa Bowler.

When not practicing law you can find James training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or performing and writing comedy.  James also finds time to do Pro Bono work with the Volunteer Lawyers Program, focusing mainly on Veterans. 

James is currently the co-chair for the Rhode Island Bar Association Committee on LGBTQ issues and serves on the Advisory Board of the Pro Bono Collaborative with Roger Williams School of Law. 

Areas of Practice

  • Social Security Disability Law
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Defense
  • Family Law

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island
  • Federal District of Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts 

Education

  • Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
    • Cum Laude.
    • CALI awards in Torts and Warren Court Seminar.
    • Vice President of the Student Bar Association and Vice President of the Criminal Law group, as well as Secretary for the LGBTQ Alliance.
    • At RWUSOL James also pioneered a volunteer program with the Bristol Veteran's Home.  
  • University of Rhode Island
    • Theatre-Acting

Professional Associations and Memberships