Christopher A D'Ovidio
Kent Office Building • Warwick, RI
Construction DevelopmentEnergyGeneral PracticeReal Estate
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Contact
Email
Phone
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469 Centerville Rd Ste 204, Warwick, RI, 02886-4356, US
Professional
About
Christopher A. D'Ovidio is a distinguished attorney and the principal of D'Ovidio Law, located in Warwick, Rhode Island. He is a member of the Rhode Island Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Christopher’s legal expertise encompasses land use, zoning, municipal and administrative law, environmental law, real estate, corporate formation, wills and estates, and general litigation. In his capacity as General Counsel to the Pawtuxet River Authority, Christopher provides invaluable legal guidance on matters related to renewable energy, water allocation, and land use. He has previously served as Assistant Solicitor for the Town of New Shoreham and as an attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation. His background also includes experience as an environmental scientist and engineering technician for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. In addition to his legal practice, Christopher is a professor of land use law at Roger Williams University School of Law. His contributions to the legal community have earned him recognition as a Rising Star in Land Use and Zoning Law in 2010 and in Environmental Law in 2008 and 2011 by New England Super Lawyers. With nearly 30 years of experience in environmental and land use law, Christopher D'Ovidio brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to his clients.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2001 Golden Gate University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988 University of Rhode Island BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2011 Rising Stars, Rhode Island Super Lawyers 2010 Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers 2008 Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Publications
2007 55 RI Bar Jnl. 5 (2007) Clean Water Act - A Citizen’s Right To Litigate
Associations
2008 - Present RIBAR Environmental and Energy Law Committee Co-chair 2006 - Present Warwick Land Trust Trustee and Vice Chair 2001 - Present Rhode Island Bar Association
Speaking
2015 RIBAR Annual Meeting Environmental & Land Use Legislative, Regulatory and Case Law Update
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026