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Allison M. Geary

Allison M. Geary

Attorney
Education
Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D.)
University of Rhode Island (B.S. and B.A.)
Bar Admissions
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, Rhode Island
Trusted Advisor. Proven Advocate.
Allison is an experienced civil litigator, with a focus on medical and professional liability defense and aging services litigation. She represents medical and nursing professionals before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and licensing boards in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

During law school, Allison served in the Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office as a Rule 9 Student Attorney representing and advocating for indigent clients charged with criminal offenses.

Awards

The Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2025 and 2026) and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2025 and 2026)
Named to Rhode Island Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Medical Malpractice: Defense (2025) and Professional Liability Defense, 2023 and 2024
Professional Excellence in the Law in Medical and Professional Liability Defense, Rhode Island Monthly (2024)
Clerkships
From 2019-2020, Allison served as a litigation law clerk in private practice.

Professional & Civic Affiliations

Member, Board of Directors, Defense Counsel of Rhode Island
Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Volunteer, Operation Stand Down for Rhode Island Veterans
Volunteer, ACI Pro Bono Collaborative Project (2017-2018)