Background
Pearlman, Thomas W. was born on August 28, 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
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Thomas W. Pearlman
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Classical High (1945), All State Football (Rhode Island, 1943-1944). Amherst College (Bachelor of Arts, 1949). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1952).
Career
Several landmark cases including Ritter vs Narragansett Electric Company, 109 Rhode Island 176; 283 A2d 255 (R11971); Cotrona vs Johnson & Wales University, 501 A2d 728 (Rhode Island 1985).Admitted to the bar, 1953, Rhode Island. Author: "Slip and Fall-Check List," Rhode Island Bar Journal, "Strict Liability in Torts," Rhode Island Bar Journal, "Domestic Relations Advice for the Physician". "Handling False Child Abuse Cases/Case and Comment," Rhode Island Medical Journal.
Member and Minority Leader, House of Representatives, State of Rhode Island, 1952-1960.
Member, Providence City Council, 1962-1982. President: Providence Hebrew Day School, 1968-1972.
New England Academy of Torah, Incorporated., 1970. Chairman, Capital Development for Providence Young Men’s Christian Association, 1973-1974.
Member: Rhode Island Bar Association (Member, Estate and Probate Section).
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Matrimonial Lawyers of America (Diplomat). Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association.
Rhode Island Law Institute.
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Member, Providence City Council, 1962-1982.
