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Jeffery P. Rankel focuses his practice on civil litigation and employment law. He represents employees in matters involving workplace discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Rankel served as an Assistant Trial Court attorney at the Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office. In this role, he conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda on issues arising in cases involving indigent clients. This experience strengthened his legal research and writing skills while reinforcing his commitment to protecting civil rights and advocating for individuals facing legal challenges.
Mr. Rankel developed a strong interest in employment law during law school after studying employment discrimination. He later gained practical legal experience as a law clerk, where he expanded his understanding of employment litigation and developed a passion for representing clients in workplace disputes.
Mr. Rankel earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2021. While in law school, he graduated cum laude and served on the Editorial Staff of the Roger Williams University Law Review. He was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 2021.