John E Bulman

Practice Areas

John Bulman has over 30 years of experience in construction and commercial trial matters in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and other states. John combines his extensive trial experience with his experience as a neutral arbitrator and court-appointed referee and brings to bear these perspectives in effective evaluation and presentation of cases. John has negotiated construction contracts on behalf of contractors, owners and subcontractors on a nationwide basis and frequently counsels clients on effective risk and claim avoidance.

John has been appointed as an arbitrator by various organizations and agencies over the years, including: American Arbitration Association, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, Rhode Island Superior Court, Rhode Island Federal District Court, and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Career

John has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and named "Lawyer of the Year" in Providence, RI for Litigation in 2011, 2014, 2016, 2019, and Construction in 2021.

Professional Memberships

President, American College of Construction Lawyers, 2022-2023; Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators; American Arbitration Association.

Personal

J.D. (cum laude), Georgetown University Law; B.A., Hobart College.