About Richard Sands

MEET RICH SANDS

Entering his 25th year of service to clients throughout Rhode Island, Attorney Rich Sands has made it his mission to use his insights, skill, and knowledge to offer compassionate assistance to those injured by the negligence of others. He leads Sands Law Offices with one simple principle: Treat others how he himself would want to be treated if he were in their shoes. For this reason, he always works hard in the pursuit of justice and to provide a higher standard of quality legal care.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & ASSOCIATIONS

Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® (highest rating possible)
Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers
Board of Governors, The Rhode Island Association for Justice
Admitted to Practice Before The United States Supreme Court
The American Bar Association
The Rhode Island Bar Association
The American Association for Justice

Mr. Sands started his career by taking on almost every position at a personal injury firm while he attended law school. Soon after graduation, he was hired as an associate attorney, handling personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, learning all aspects of the practice from the bottom up before founding Sands Law Offices.

Every case is personal, which is why Mr. Sands devotes his time, energy, and considerable skill to assist every client to our firm. He personally handles every case and works hard to ensure you receive the compensation that you are entitled to.

AN INSIDE ADVANTAGE

In addition to Mr. Sands vast experience, a senior paralegal that was on staff for many years was a claims manager for a national insurance company. This equipped our firm with unique insight and a legal edge that other law firms can't match. Mr. Sands understands the things insurance companies want to keep under wraps and ensure you don't find out about regarding the claims process. This means he can craft the strongest claim possible and seek maximum compensation for you