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Sheeley Law
Civil litigator Ann Sheeley has over 20 years of experience representing clients in a broad range of civil suits. Currently an attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas Sparks in Rhode Island, Ann Sheeley is in the process of opening her own firm, Sheeley Law, LLC A graduate of Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, Ann Sheeley ranked in the top third of her class and won several student awards, including Best Oralist in the International Moot Court Competition in London, England. Ann Sheeley competed in the International Moot Court Competition while studying abroad, under the auspices of the Pace London Program. While in London, Ann Sheeley also worked with the British House of Commons. Ann Sheeley’s first professional position was with the Office of Attorney J. Ronald Fishbein in Providence, Rhode Island. Ann Sheeley was responsible for managing civil suits in contract, personal injury, and family law, with a primary emphasis on the litigation process. In 1992, Ann Sheeley joined the firm of Robert T. Karns Law Group, with offices located in Middletown and East Providence. Ann Sheeley was responsible for all pleadings at the firm and handled a caseload of approximately 125 cases concurrently. Additionally, Ann Sheeley was responsible for case research using the Case Base, Westlaw, and Lexis legal databases. Ann Sheeley’s next position was with the Law Offices of Donald E. Green in the Boston area, where she undertook increased responsibility by handling full case loads of personal injury cases, from the start of contact with the client to the final disbursement of settlement to the client. Since 2003, Ann Sheeley has served as a Supervising Attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas Sparks in Rhode Island. With a consistent record of success, Ann Sheeley’s reputation explains her growing business as a personal injury litigator. Based on her success, Ann Sheeley has decided to open her own firm, Sheeley Law, LLC, concentrating on personal injury law, workers’ compensation, and criminal law.
Ann Sheeley's Publications
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Overview of Bar Associations, Ann Sheeley
January, 2011
A career Attorney with 22 years of experience, Ann Sheeley holds membership in the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association. A bar association refers to a professional organization of lawyers. Often organized along regional lines, most bar associations regulate the legal profession within their jurisdictions and address the needs of their members. In the American legal system, an individual becomes a member of a bar association upon successful completion of an entrance examination and usually maintains membership through payment of dues. While many states require attorneys to belong to a bar association, a number of states have no such requirement.
Today, most mandatory bar associations operate as independent corporations and de facto state organizations. In states with an official state bar association, potential attorneys must earn membership to the organization before they begin to practice law there. In some states, such as Oregon and California, a government agency controls all aspects of the state bar association. Although a Federal Bar Association does exist, it operates as a voluntary organization with no authority to admit attorneys to practice.
In the past, bar associations in the United States functioned as voluntary organizations designed to assist legal professionals and regulate legal standards within an area. Today, voluntary bar associations still operate as special interest organizations. These bar associations can focus on a number of specific concerns such as bankruptcy law, in-house counsel, and common ethnic interests. Although these types of associations remain free to choose their pursuits, they do not possess the authority to admit lawyers to practice. In many instances, voluntary bar associations consist of reform-minded attorneys and provide attorney referral services and pro bono work to the public. Many cities and counties maintain such bar associations to align the interests of their resident attorneys. A number of American law schools also include student bar associations, which often act as student governments.
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Ann Sheeley, Esq.: Rhode Island DUI Laws, Ann Sheeley, Esq
February, 2011
As a criminal attorney with 22 years of experience representing defendants accused of driving under the influence (DUI), I have a great deal of experience. If you have been arrested for DUI or refusing to submit to a breathalyzer or chemical test, then you need representation. DUI convictions carry severe penalties. For instance, a first time offense can lead to a 6-month loss of license, 60 hours of community service, a year in jail, and a $500 fine. Second and third offenses within the same five-year period carry mandatory imprisonment, large fines, and multi-year license suspensions. In Rhode Island, you will receive a charge of DUI if:
1. Your blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher.
2. You have a commercial driver’s license and your blood alcohol concentration is .04 or higher.
3. You are under the age of 21 and your blood alcohol concentration is .02 or higher.
4. You appear to a law officer to be impaired while in physical control of a motor vehicle and you refuse to take a breathalyzer test.
5. An officer determines that you seem impaired while in control of a motor vehicle and you refuse to take a chemical test of blood or urine to determine the presence of alcohol, toluene, or any controlled substance.
If you have been charged with DUI, contact a qualified attorney. To learn more, visit SheeleyLaw.com
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The University at Albany, State University of New York, Ann Sheeley, Esq
March, 2011
In her practice as the proprietor of Sheeley Law, LLC, Attorney Ann Sheeley draws on her extensive training to deliver results-oriented legal services to clients in the New England area.
Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor from the Pace University School of Law, Ann Sheeley attended the University at Albany, State University of New York (UAlbany), where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English. As the oldest campus of the State University of New York system, UAlbany consistently receives international recognition for its highly ranked academic programs, comprehensive research opportunities, and diverse student body.
Founded in 1844 as the first state-chartered institute of higher education in New York, the Normal School trained qualified teachers and school administrators across the state; after becoming the first public institution in the state to confer bachelor’s degrees, the school was renamed the New York State College for Teachers in 1914. In the years that followed, the College for Teachers gained a strong liberal arts curriculum and a stellar national reputation, ultimately joining the State University of New York system after its establishment in 1948.
As one of the four University Centers in SUNY, UAlbany has evolved beyond its original charge to offer a world-class education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. With three campuses in the state capital, cutting-edge facilities, and an annual research budget that approaches $350 million, UAlbany has become one of the premier research institutions in the country.
As an outstanding former undergraduate who tutored others in UAlbany’s Equal Opportunity Program, an award-winning law student who interned for a member of the British House of Commons, and now an accomplished lawyer at Sheeley Law, LLC, Ann Sheeley works to maintain her alma mater’s long tradition of contributing to the public good.
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Interview with Ann Sheeley Concerning the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Ann Sheeley, Esq
August, 2011
Attorney Ann Sheeley has practiced law since 1988. She has since opened a law practice, Sheeley Law, LLC. While studying at the Pace University School of Law, Ann Sheeley gained experienced working with the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. Specifically, Ann Sheeley worked with members of the House of Commons to prepare a presentation and budgetary information, giving her much insight into the House’s history and operations, which she graciously decided to share with us.
Q: What is the House of Commons of the United Kingdom?
Ann Sheeley: The House of Commons serves as the lower house, one of two chambers in a government with two legislative chambers, of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Parliament also includes the House of Lords, the upper legislative house.
Q: When did the House of Commons come into existence?
Ann Sheeley: I believe the House of Commons was established sometime during the 14th century in England and has been used ever since. It has evolved over the centuries, through major historical events such as the political unions with Scotland and Ireland. It has been called the House of Commons of the United Kingdom since the Irish Free State received independence.
Q: With names like “House of Commons” and “House of Lords,” one might think the former wields significantly less power than the latter. Does the Commons’ status as the lower house affect its ability to function efficiently?
Ann Sheeley: That is a logical assumption, but the House of Lords actually commands less power than the House of Commons. The prime minister depends on the Commons; only with the Commons’ support can he stay in power.
Q: Could you tell us more about your work for the House of Commons?
Ann Sheeley: Absolutely. I worked with David Penhaligon, a Member of the House of Commons, on various constituency projects. I also conducted research for a presentation given before the House of Commons and prepared a budget for the Commons as well.
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Overview of Catastrophic Personal Injury, by Ann Sheeley
, Ann Sheeley's Blog on Bigsight
October, 2011
An attorney of 22 years and the owner of a practice in Newport, Rhode Island, that specializes in personal injury cases, Ann Sheeley has amassed a great deal of specialized legal experience. In this entry, she defines and categorizes catastrophic personal injuries.
Some cases of personal injury necessitate long-term care, modifications in the home, and/or the continued help of a specialist. These cases fall under the category of catastrophic personal injury, which includes such afflictions as brain or spinal cord damage, cardiac complications, strokes, and injuries to a pregnant mother or her child.
Because of the gravity of such cases, injured persons should find specialized legal assistance. Some attorneys have more experience in dealing with catastrophic personal injury cases than others. Moreover, certain attorneys specialize in very specific areas of personal injury, which generally helps in building a case.
In the case that you or a loved one has been the victim of a personal injury, contact an attorney as soon as possible for a consultation. Professionals and other citizens sometimes fail in upholding their legal responsibilities, and you should not be held financially accountable for long-term injuries for which you were not at fault.
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