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Experienced VA Claims Lawyer

I'm Nicholas L. Phinney, a passionate attorney dedicated to serving veterans and their families.

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I'm Nicholas L. Phinney, a passionate attorney dedicated to serving veterans and their families. I graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2007, and I'm licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, the Federal District Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Licensed to practice in

  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts
  • Federal District Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
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Veterans' Appeals Expertise

Since 2009, I have had the privilege of representing hundreds of veterans in their appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, helping them secure thousands of dollars in benefits they would not have otherwise received.

My legal expertise extends beyond veterans' law, with experience in criminal law, workers' compensation, unemployment, and landlord-tenant issues.

Nicholas L. Phinney graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2007. He is licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, the Federal District Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

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I'm committed to providing the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to help you navigate your appeal successfully. Contact me today for a free case consultation.

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Law Office of Nicholas L. Phinney

Nicholas L. Phinney graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2007. He is licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, the Federal District Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

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