Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court Chief Judge

Robert M. Ferrieri

Chief Judge

Biographical
Contact Information
  • Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plz., Providence, RI, 02903
  • Office Phone: (401)458-5000
  • TTY: 711
General Background
  • High School: La Salle Academy
  • College: Providence College
  • Graduate School: Suffolk University Law School
Public Service Information
  • Appointed by: Governor Gina M. Raimondo
  • Term Length Service: Lifetime
  • Appointment Date: May 10, 2016
Description
  • The Workers' Compensation Court has jurisdiction over employers and employees relative to work related injuries, whether traumatic or occupational in nature, resulting in disability, medical and hospital expenses, scarring, loss of use, reinstatement and related issues. The court also retains jurisdiction over disputes between an insurance carrier and an employer under a workers' compensation insurance contract.

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