Vincent L. Greene IV, General Attorney in Providence, Rhode Island
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on General, Health Care, and Personal Injury · 4.8/5 rating from 19 verified client reviews
MemberatMotley Rice LLC
Providence, RI
Practicing general in Providence since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 4.8 ★
- 19 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Vincent L. Greene IV is a member based in Providence, RI. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Personal Injury. Vincent has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.
- Based in
- Providence, RI
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- General · Health Care · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Health Care, and Personal Injury matters from Providence, RI.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Vincent L. Greene IV: Vincent L. Greene IV is a member based in Providence, RI. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Personal Injury. Vincent has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Vincent L. Greene IV
Vincent concentrates on general, health care, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Vincent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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General cases in Providence, Rhode Island
Vincent takes general matters in Providence, Rhode Island. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vincent agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Providence, Rhode Island
Vincent takes health care matters in Providence, Rhode Island. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vincent agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Providence, Rhode Island
Vincent takes personal injury matters in Providence, Rhode Island. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vincent agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Vincent L. Greene IV — Over 28 years of Rhode Island general experience
Vincent L. Greene IV is a member based in Providence, RI. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Personal Injury. Vincent has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.
Vin Greene represents victims of toxic exposures, including chemicals, lead and asbestos. He also litigates for people harmed by defective medical devices and for governments against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Vin is a member of the firm’s litigation team representing dozens of governmental entities, including states, counties and municipalities in cases targeting the alleged misrepresentation of highly addictive opioids by manufacturers and distributors, a suspected cause of the opioid epidemic plaguing communities nationwide. As lead outside counsel for the State of Rhode Island, his work helped to secure a $107 million settlement* for Rhode Island ahead of trial against opioid manufacturers Teva and more than $90 million* in settlements and injunctive relief with the nation’s Big Three opioid distributors.
As a member of the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for victims who live and work near East Palestine, Ohio, Vin plays a key role overseeing litigation against Norfolk Southern over the February 2023 train derailment that leaked more than 100,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals in the community.
Vin represents children and families poisoned by exposure to lead paint and pigments in and in 2015 won a rare jury verdict and compensatory damages for a Rhode Island woman who suffered cognitive defects caused by her childhood lead exposure. Vin also had a critical role in defeating tort reform legislation in Rhode Island, utilizing testimony, analysis and grassroots outreach to get a new law enacted to help prevent childhood lead poisoning without infringing on victims’ rights. For his numerous efforts and accomplishments, the Childhood Lead Action Project honored him with its Beyond the Call of Duty Award in 2001.
Vin also represents workers and families suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases caused by occupational, environmental or household exposure to asbestos. He has represented hundreds of people in their asbestos cases and has argued before the Supreme Courts of Ohio and Rhode Island, as well as Ohio’s courts of appeal.
He litigates for patients with severe health complications caused by allegedly defective mesh products, including Composix Kugel Mesh patches, other hernia mesh products, and transvaginal mesh.
Active in the legal community, Vin is an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University School of Law, teaching about Rhode Islands’ influential history in mass torts. In 2015, Vin was President of the Rhode Island Association for Justice and remains a member of the Board of Governors. He is the Treasurer for the Rhode Island Center for Justice, a non-profit law center advocating for workers’ rights and other public interest issues.
Vin began working with Motley Rice attorneys in 1997 on the landmark litigation against the tobacco industry and representing clients in medical malpractice cases. Named a Motley Rice member in 2008, Vin is recognized as an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell .
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Awards, Accolades & Recognitions
Best Lawyers
2026 “Lawyer of the Year” Product liability litigation - plaintiffs
2017-2026 Product liability litigation - plaintiffs
2023-2026 Consumer protection law
Super Lawyers
2014-2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
Personal injury - products: plaintiff; Class action/mass torts; Environmental litigation
Lawdragon
2020-2026 Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Asbestos, Personal Injury
Benchmark Plaintiff
2012-2014 Rhode Island "Litigation Star": environmental, medical malpractice, toxic tort
The Legal 500 United States
2010 Mass tort and class action: plaintiff representation - toxic tort
*Although it endorses this lawyer, The Legal 500 United States is not a Motley Rice client.
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
2025 Excellence in the Law Leaders in the Law Award
Blog Posts
September 28, 2020
Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Household exposures that may put your family at risk Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Vincent L. Greene IV
August 5, 2015
Improving standards and stepping outside of the box in the battle against mesothelioma Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Vincent L. Greene IV
September 26, 2012
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2012 Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Vincent L. Greene IV
News
April 27, 2026
How Civil Litigation Helped Build Safer Workplaces-and Why It Still Matters
by:
Jacob R. Stout
March 30, 2026
The Changing Face of Asbestos-Related Diseases
by:
Vincent L. Greene IV
Christina M. Behm
Working with Vincent on a general matter
Vin Greene represents victims of toxic exposures, including chemicals, lead and asbestos. He also litigates for people harmed by defective medical devices and for governments against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Vin is a member of the firm’s litigation team representing dozens of governmental entities, including states, counties and municipalities in cases targeting the alleged…
Clients Vincent works with
Vincent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and personal injury matters in Providence and the surrounding Rhode Island area.
Credentials
Vincent L. Greene IV's legal education and bar admissions
George Washington University
J.D. · 1998
College of the Holy Cross
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Vincent's state bar admissions
Rhode Island U.S. Di
1998 · ACTIVE
Vincent studied at J.D. in George Washington University and B.A. in College of the Holy Cross.
Law school and academic background
Vincent completed J.D. in George Washington University and B.A. in College of the Holy Cross. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Vincent runs in Rhode Island is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Vincent L. Greene IV
Vincent has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Vincent's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations American Association for Justice American Civil Liberties Union Rhode Island Association for Justice, Board of Governors, Past President Rhode Island Center for Justice, Treasurer
membership
Locations
Vincent L. Greene IV's office in Providence
Vincent's primary office is at 5th Floor, 40 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02903. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Vincent L. Greene IV — 4.8/5 rating from 19 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Vincent. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing general attorneys in Providence.
4.8
19 client reviews
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How to hire Vincent L. Greene IV — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Vincent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Vincent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Vincent's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Vincent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Providence, Rhode Island
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Vincent
Vincent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Vincent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Vincent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Vincent L. Greene IV
How much does it cost to hire Vincent for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Vincent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Vincent offer a free consultation?
Vincent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Vincent's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Vincent's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Rhode Island typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Vincent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Vincent take my case if I'm outside Providence?
Vincent is licensed in Rhode Island. Matters governed by Rhode Island law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Vincent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Vincent?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Vincent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Vincent accepting new general clients right now?
Vincent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Providence, Warwick and Cranston in Rhode Island
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