John L. Calcagni, III
Mr Calcagni is skilled at both criminal and civil litigation. He formerly served as a military prosecutor in the U.S. Army JAG Corps and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Military Defense Attorney Calcagni is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
Mr. Calcagni prosecuted hundreds of crimes involving drug use, possession and distribution; simple and domestic assault; assault with deadly weapons; gang-related assault; manslaughter; murder; attempted murder; possession, manufacture and distribution of child pornography; solicitation of minors; child abuse; rape; carnal knowledge or statutory rape; weapons-related charges; burglary; breaking and entering; possession of bomb-making materials; terrorism-related offenses; fraud; identity fraud; larceny; destruction of property; financial crimes; traffic violations; driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; trespassing; conspiracy; and attempt-related offenses.
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He now uses the extensive investigation and trial experience he acquired as federal prosecutor to represent his clients in Criminal Defense matters in State, Federal and Military Courts.
Mr. Calcagni is also an experienced civil litigator. He formerly belonged to a boutique civil litigation firm that specializes in representing Plaintiffs in Complex Personal Injury actions such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence, and product liability.
Mr. Calcagni represented Plaintiffs in all aspects of civil litigation, both in discovery and at trial. His clients are well-served by his pretrial investigation, trial preparation and commitment to maximizing the value of each case for settlement or trial.
Education
- U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, VA (2004)
- Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI (2003, magna cum laude)
- Bryant University, Smithfield, RI (2000, cum laude)
- Classical High School, Providence, RI (1996)
Military
- U.S. Army Reserves – Judge Advocate General's Corps 2008 – Present
- U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Senior Defense Counsel
- U.S. Army – Judge Advocate General's Corps. 2004 – 2008
- Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
- 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York
- Senior Trial Counsel (2007-2008)
- Chief, Military Justice (2006-2007)
- Trial Counsel (2005-2006)
- Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (2004-2008)
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN:
Rhode Island 2003
Massachusetts 2003
Connecticut 2005
New York 2005
Florida 2008
U.S. District Court for Northern District of New York 2004
U.S. District Court for Eastern District of New York 2010
U.S. District Court for Southern District of New York 2010
U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island 2008
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts 2008
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut 2009
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 2011
U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 2011
U.S. Supreme Court 2009
Providence, RI
1 Custom House Street
Suite 300
Providence, RI 02903
New Bedford, MA
15 Hamilton Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Elmhurst, NY
40-06 Warren Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Satellite Beach, FL
297 Highway A1A
Unit 317
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
