Profile of Attorney Raymond A. Pacia
Experience, Integrity, Trust
As Past President of the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, Ray has a proven track record of favorable jury verdicts and successful settlements that have earned him the respect of the judiciary, legal adversaries, and clients. Ray has represented individuals by taking on the insurance companies at the Rhode Island Supreme Court and successfully winning landmark cases that have created new law to protect his clients' rights to recovery.
The goal of Attorney Ray Pacia is to provide a level of performance and satisfaction that demonstrate to both clients and peers nothing less than the best legal services available. Attorney Ray Pacia is immensely proud of his accomplishments, thoroughness, and preparedness that is widely recognized and respected throughout the Rhode Island legal community.
Leadership
- Past President, Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association
- Past President, Rhode Island Association of Justice
- Past President, Justinian Law Society of Rhode Island
- Commissioner, National Conference on Uniform State Laws
- Arbitrator, Appointed by the Rhode Island Supreme Court
- Board of Governors and President's Council, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Fellow, National College of Advocacy
- Freedom Fighter Award, Rhode Island Motorcycle Association
- Past President, National Italian American Bar Association
- Distinguished Leadership Award, Rhode Island Justinian Law Society
- Hall of Fame Member, Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Attorney, Rhode Island Bar Association
- Pirandello Lyccum I Migliori Award
- A.I.M. Attorney for Rhode Island - Aid to Injured Motorcyclists
- Fellow, Rhode Island Bar Foundation
- A legal career with no ethics violations, no disciplinary complaints, and no malpractice complaints
Academic distinction and excellence
Attorney Ray Pacia continues to expand his legal education by attending legal seminars nationwide. He has an impressive academic history:
- Suffolk University Law School
Doctor of Law degree - Boston University, Bachelor of Arts
Magna cum Laude
Distinction in Economics - Phi Beta Kappa
- University of Rochester
PhD Program Candidate - Economics
Recipient of full scholarship and fellowship - Universita' Italiana per Stranieri
Diploma in Advanced Italian Language and Cultural Studies - Near Native fluency in Italian
- National College of Advocacy - Fellow
- Moot Court Judge - Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Omicron Delta Epsilon - Economics Honor Society - St. Thomas More Society
- Member of numerous civic, charitable and cultural organizations
Areas of practice
Attorney Ray Pacia concentrates on the representation of people injured as a result of negligence, such as the following:
Lectures and publications
Attorney Ray Pacia has published many legal articles and lectured at the following schools and organizations:
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Rhode Island Association for Justice
- Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Suffolk University Law School
- Roger Williams University Law School
- University of Connecticut Law School
- Numerous Civic, Charitable and Cultural Organizations
- TRIAL Magazine - National College of Advocacy
- National Italian American Bar Association
- A View From the Bench - Moderator of Judges Panel
Topics of lectures and publications
Attorney Ray Pacia has published and lectured on a variety of personal injury legal topics:
- Perspectives on Personal Injury Law and Law Practice Management
- Arbitrating the Uninsured Motorist Case
- Making the Most of Depositions
- Taking and Defending Depositions
- Personal Injury Law - Uninsured Motorist Update
- Massachusetts Auto Tort and Insurance Law
- Applications of Injury Mechanism Analysis
- Bad Faith and Beyond - Insurance Law
- Recovery in Excess of the Policy Limits
- Automobile Medical Payments - Subrogation Claims
- Images of Justice - Art and Law Through the Ages
- Roman Contributions to American Civil Jurisprudence
- Speaker, moderator, and participant in numerous legal seminars, workshops, and legal education programs on a continuing basis
Member
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, past President, member of Hall of Fame
- Rhode Island Association for Justice, past President
- American Association for Justice, past Board of Directors
- Rhode Island Bar Foundation, fellow
- National Italian American Bar Association, past President
- Justinian Law Society of Rhode Island, past President
- Pawtucket Bar Association
- St. Thomas Moore Society
Charitable activities and hobbies
Attorney Ray Pacia is active in many community organizations. He sponsors many youth athletic teams for boys and girls, including baseball, softball, soccer, hockey, and bocce. Ray is the founder and benefactor of the Rhode Island Motorcycle Association scholarship fund.
In his spare time, Ray enjoys playing piano. He has a CD and has performed live with his ensemble at international jazz festivals. Occasionally, Ray plays piano at senior citizen living centers, where the residents enjoy his arrangements of popular standards. Ray is fluent in Italian and is a member of the Rhode Island Teachers of Italian Advisory Board. He has lived and studied abroad. He enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Free initial consultation and interview
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact Attorney Ray Pacia as soon as possible to learn your options and protect your legal rights. We operate on a contingency basis – there is no fee until we achieve fair and adequate compensation for your harms and losses. Call us at 401-RA PACIA (401-727-2242), or contact us online. Out-of-state clients can call toll free 800-933-0390. A 24-hour hour answering service is available.
Translators available in all languages. Free Notary Public services. References furnished upon request.
Summary
Raymond A. Pacia (Principal) born Providence, Rhode Island, April 30, 1952; admitted to bar, 1980, Rhode Island. Education: Boston University (B.A., magna cum laude, distinction in Economics, Phi Beta Kappa, 1974); Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1980). Member: Justinian Law Society (Past President); Rhode Island Bar Association; Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association (Past President); Association of Trial Lawyers of America; National Italian American Bar Association (Past President). Languages: Italian. Practice Areas: Auto Accidents; Death Claims; Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists; Medical Malpractice; Slip and Fall; Premises Liability; Defective Products; Product Liability; Workers Compensation Injuries; Child Injuries; Bicycle Accidents; Dog Bites; Hit and Run; Pedestrian Accidents; Insurance Claims; Bad Faith Claims; General Negligence; Personal Injury Claims. Email: ray@pacialawoffices.com
