Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
Rhode Island
Rankings overview for Departments
Hinckley Allen 22 Years Ranked- Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP 20 Years Ranked- Blish & Cavanagh, LLP
- Oliverio & Marcaccio LLP
- Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
Steven E Snow Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP23 Years Ranked- Joseph V Cavanagh JrBlish & Cavanagh, LLP
- John TarantinoAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
Gerald J Petros Hinckley Allen22 Years Ranked
Jeffrey S Brenner Nixon Peabody LLP19 Years Ranked
Mark W Freel Troutman Pepper Locke LLP23 Years Ranked- Stacey Nakasian Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & Lee16 Years Ranked
- Patricia RochaAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
- Robert G Flanders JrWhelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
Armando Batastini Nixon Peabody LLP5 Years Ranked
Christine K Bush Hinckley Allen21 Years Ranked
Craig M Scott Hinckley Allen22 Years Ranked
David A Wollin Hinckley Allen22 Years Ranked
Paul Kessimian Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP7 Years Ranked- Robert Duffy Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & Lee23 Years Ranked
- Matthew OliverioOliverio & Marcaccio LLP
- Nicole BenjaminAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
- Robert CorrenteWhelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
Brooks Magratten Pierce Atwood LLP 3 Years Ranked
Christian Jenner Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP5 Years Ranked
Howard Merten Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP18 Years Ranked- Joelle Rocha Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & Lee1 Years Ranked
John E Bulman Pierce Atwood LLP 20 Years Ranked
Joseph A. Farside Jr. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael J Daly Pierce Atwood LLP 7 Years Ranked
Mitch Edwards Hinckley Allen6 Years Ranked
R. Thomas Dunn Pierce Atwood LLP 1 Years Ranked
Stephen MacGillivray Pierce Atwood LLP5 Years Ranked
Steven Richard Nixon Peabody LLP9 Years Ranked- Geoffrey W. MillsomAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
- Joseph F Penza JrOlenn & Penza, LLP
- Joseph V Cavanagh IIIBlish & Cavanagh, LLP
- Leslie ParkerAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
- Mary C. DunnBlish & Cavanagh, LLP
- Raymond MarcaccioOliverio & Marcaccio LLP
- William M. DolanAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Hinckley AllenLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedHinckley Allen has a comprehensive and distinguished team well versed in a range of commercial litigation, including cases concerning defective products, tax fraud and IP theft. Continues to be recognized for its work in financial services, real estate, environmental and energy-related disputes. Also noted for its defense of clients under investigation by government regulators, and for its arbitration, mediation and trial strengths. Further noted for capability in insurance coverage litigation, including bad faith claims.
Band 2
2 Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & LeeLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedDuffy & Sweeney has a commercially focused group of litigators handling a diverse array of cases across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. Also recommended for its expertise in areas such as IP, employment and securities disputes.
2 Nixon Peabody LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedNixon Peabody acts for clients in many sectors, including construction, financial services, higher education and manufacturing. Handles high-profile cases relating to issues such as real estate, environment, insurance and product liability. Noted for its strength in both civil and criminal proceedings.
2 Partridge Snow & Hahn LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedPartridge Snow & Hahn represents a variety of clients, including businesses, trusts and municipalities, before judicial and regulatory bodies. Handles a range of commercial disagreements and exhibits particular strength in the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Particularly noted for its attorneys' strong relationships with judges, regulators and other members of the Rhode Island state government.
2 Pierce Atwood LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedPierce Atwood has a strong litigation group acting for both plaintiff and defendant clients. Cases cover a range of areas, including product liability, ERISA, UCC litigation and IP. Noted for its capabilities in class actions. Maintains an excellent reputation for its expertise in construction-related litigation. Acts for a roster of local, regional and national clients.
Band 3

3 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke houses a skilled team with notable expertise in a wide range of commercial litigation. Acts for clients in complex cases involving product liability, antitrust violations and real estate development disputes. Represents a broad client base, ranging from financial institutions to organizations in the technology, healthcare and energy sectors.
