Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in Cranston, RI

Attorney V. Edward Formisano is the founder of Formisano & Company, an employment law and civil litigation firm in Cranston, Rhode Island. Mr. Formisano represents clients throughout Rhode Island in cases involving employer retaliation, racial discrimination, the Family and Medical Leave Act, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower claims, and other issues. He also represents people whose civil rights have been violated in cases involving police misconduct, educational discrimination and more.

Mr. Formisano obtained a bachelor's degree from Saint Anselm College and holds a master's degree in English from Rhode Island College. He earned his law degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island since 1996, he is also authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, and several other local, state and federal agencies.

Recognized for his professionalism, Mr. Formisano has been rated AV Preeminent,* the highest possible rating, by the peer review service Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America.”

Active in local organizations, Mr. Formisano is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Association for Justice and is a cooperating attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island. He has also participated in the Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership mock trial tournament. 

National professional organizations that Mr. Formisano belongs to include the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the National Employment Lawyers Association. He also serves as a volunteer for the American Heart Association and Save the Bay, a Rhode Island nonprofit organization committed to protecting and improving Narragansett Bay.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.