Judge Robert E. Hardman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Robert E. Hardman is an associate judge for the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Donald Carcieri on March 10, 2005.

Prior to his appointment, Hardman served as counsel for the Rhode Island Department of State. He worked in that capacity from 2001 to 2003.

Hardman earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1982. He then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1988. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1988), the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (1989), and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1992).

After graduating from law school, Hardman began his legal career as an assistant court clerk for the Rhode Island Superior Court. He then entered into private practice, handling workers’ compensation, personal injury, real estate, products liability, business law, and medical malpractice matters.

Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Hardman attended La Salle Academy.