First Assistant United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda announced on July 28 that Trevor J. Griffin has been appointed as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division of the District of Rhode Island.
“Trevor Griffin’s civil litigation experience, commitment to public service, and dedication to serving the people of Rhode Island make him an outstanding addition to our Civil Division,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda, “We are pleased to welcome him back to the office.”
Griffin previously worked at Morrissey, Hawkins & Lynch in Boston, representing clients in complex civil litigation before state and federal courts, where his responsibilities included drafting complaints, motions, discovery materials, and other litigation filings. He also served as a 3L Legal Intern with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island, where he drafted motions, briefs, and legal memoranda in both civil and criminal matters and represented the United States under attorney supervision during court appearances.
Additional experience includes a 2L Legal Internship with the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means focusing on research related to state and federal law as well as preparing bill summaries on legislative matters; an internship with Fidelity Management & Research conducting legal research on tax issues; and work prior to law school as a Senior Associate in CBIZ & MHM’s Tax Group advising private equity and venture capital clients.
Griffin earned his Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law where he participated in the Community Business Clinic providing legal services to small businesses and nonprofits; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Rhode Island and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts including before its U.S. District Court.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island enforces federal laws across all parts of Rhode Island through prosecutions and civil actions that safeguard public safety—including initiatives like the Elder Justice Program—and works closely with agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to the official website.