About Nicholas A
Nicholas A DaSilva completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island, earning a B.A. in political science in 2008. He then went on to New England Law | Boston, where he received his J.D. in 2011. The sequence of degrees frames a steady progression from the study of public institutions to the practice of law.
DaSilva began practicing soon after law school. By 2012 he was working at the Law Offices of Edward G. Lawson, Jr., where he moved from classroom learning to courtroom procedure. The early years of his career were spent establishing a foundation in legal practice and gaining direct experience with client work and court filings.
He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and to the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Those admissions enable him to appear in both state and federal proceedings for matters originating in the state. His legal training and bar qualifications have shaped a practice that operates inside Rhode Island’s legal system at multiple levels.
At the Law Offices of Edward G. Lawson, Jr., DaSilva handled matters that required attention to procedural detail and courtroom readiness. His work has involved drafting pleadings, preparing for hearings, and managing client communications. Those tasks are part of day-to-day practice at a neighborhood law office where a steady hand on paperwork and an ability to explain legal options matter to clients.
DaSilva’s background in political science informs the way he examines statutes and regulations. The academic focus on institutions and policymaking complements his legal education. He approaches legal problems by breaking them into smaller questions, then addressing each in turn. That methodical approach helps in situations that require careful documentary work and clear legal reasoning.
Outside the courtroom, DaSilva’s role has included collaborating with colleagues and supporting case strategy. Working at a small firm environment requires an attorney to wear multiple hats, from intake and investigation to courtroom advocacy. Those responsibilities have shaped his professional routine and professional judgment.
As of 2026, DaSilva continues to practice at the Law Offices of Edward G. Lawson, Jr., representing clients in matters appropriate for state and federal court in Rhode Island. His current practice focuses on handling cases and proceedings that arise in Rhode Island’s courts.
