About Ann Sheeley
Ann Sheeley - Professional Summary:
A prominent litigation attorney practicing in the Rhode Island area, Ann Sheeley had a number of early career opportunities that shaped her future successes.
Ann Sheeley received her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, but she also studied abroad for a semester, in the United Kingdom. While in the UK, Ann Sheeley interned with British Member of Parliament, David Penhaligon. Ann Sheeley assisted with constituency work, research, and the preparation of budgets presented to the House of Commons. This experience gave Ann Sheeley an alternative perspective on legal practice as an attorney in the United States.
Additionally, Ann Sheeley won a number of moot court competitions during her studies. Ann Sheeley received the Best Oralist award, giving her early, firsthand experience with the techniques of litigation.
After graduation, Ann Sheeley worked as an attorney for several firms in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Responsible for managing suits across several areas of civil law, Ann Sheeley cultivated her skills as a negotiator, researcher, and litigator.
Because of her early experiences, Ann Sheeley has developed a creative approach to representation, involving research, problem solving, and analysis. In this way, Ann Sheeley is able to create convincing, customized strategies for each of her clients that have had a high rate of success.
Ann Sheeley’s talents have earned her increasing recognition, and in 2003, Ann Sheeley represented a victim of the nightclub fire at West Warwick, RI’s The Station. One of the most deadly nightclub fires in U.S. history, Ann Sheeley achieved favorable results for those close to a victim.
Since 2003, Ann Sheeley has held the position of Supervising Attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas Sparks in Rhode Island. Ann Sheeley continues to win accolades for her litigation work and to experience a growing business.
To handle her increasing success, Ann Sheeley has decided to open her own firm, Sheeley Law, LLC, where she will focus on personal injury, criminal law, and workers’ compensation. While Ann Sheeley’s natural talents and years of experience have contributed to this milestone, Ann Sheeley’s early training abroad and in law school provided her with a substantial and worldly perspective.Ann Sheeley - Professional Experience:
04/1/2010 — Present
Sheeley Law, LLC
Attorney/owner of firm
Lawyer
Newport, RI 02840
Practicing law for 22 years.
Attorney since 1988 focusing on personal injury law
Owner
Winner of Best Oralist in International Moot Court, Grays Inn, London, England
Assisted David Penhaligon, Member of British House of Commons, London, England,including assisting in constituency work, research for presentation before British House of Commons,
and preparation of budget for British House of Commons
Ann Sheeley - Education:
09/1/1979 — 06/1/1983
SUNY at Albany
English and Political Science
BA
Albany, NY
Magna Cum Laude
Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY - graduated in 1987 with Juris Doctor Degree
Ann Sheeley - Interests:
Member of American Kennel Club, Cavalier King Charles Spanials
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