About Lisa
Lisa Holley is an attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, specializing in criminal regulation, cannabis and marijuana regulation, and municipal law. Her company, Lisa Holley Law, is strategically positioned at 536 Atwells Avenue, 2nd Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02909. Holley is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, the U.S. highest court, and the Federal Circuit, showcasing her extensive legal expertise and dedication to her clients. Holley earned her law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law, where she developed a robust basis in a number of legal disciplines. She started her legal career in regulation enforcement with the Warwick Police Department, the place she gained inexperience.
Over six years, she served as a Task Force Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration, focusing on crucial drug enforcement initiatives. This background informs her current practice, particularly in felony law and cannabis law. In her private practice, Holley represents clients in a range of legal issues. She provides comprehensive legal services associated with cannabis and hemp licensing in Rhode Island, helping clients thru the intricate licensing and regulatory evaluate procedure. Her expertise on this emerging area is vital for clients handling the necessities of cannabis law.
Additionally, Holley advocates for employees in employment disputes, including discrimination and harassment things, salary and hour claims, wrongful terminations, and employment appeals—making sure that her clients receive fair remedy in the workplace. Holley's strong background in felony law is especially evident in her concentrate on submit-conviction matters. She advocates for clients looking for submit-conviction treatments, including appeals, writs, and submit-conviction relief proceedings. Her experience extends to appearing before the Rhode Island Parole Board, advocating for clients looking for parole and other forms of comfort. This aspect of her practice shows her commitment to justice and her ability to navigate complicated legal structures. Before setting up her private practice, Holley held several meaningful government positions that enriched her legal point of view.
She served as Chief Legal Counsel to the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety and State Police, the place she supplied legal advice on crucial public safety issues. Additionally, she was the Chairperson of the Rhode Island Parole Board and the Deputy Personnel Administrator for Labor Relations for the Rhode Island Department of Administration. Her position as Interim Administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles further demonstrates her knowledge in public service. Holley is also a member in good standing of the Rhode Island State Bar and has engaged in legislative matters, helping House Bill #H5180, An Act Relating to Criminals—Correctional Institutions—Parole. Senate Bill #279, An Act Relating to Courts and Civil Procedure—Courts—Family Court.
