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Litigation: General Commercial | USA

Rhode Island

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Hinckley Allen
    Hinckley Allen 22 Years Ranked
  2. Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC
2

Band 2

  1. Nixon Peabody LLP
    Nixon Peabody LLP 19 Years Ranked
  2. Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
    Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP 22 Years Ranked
  3. Pierce Atwood LLP
    Pierce Atwood LLP 20 Years Ranked
  4. Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd
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Band 3

  1. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP 20 Years Ranked
  2. Blish & Cavanagh, LLP
  3. Oliverio & Marcaccio LLP
  4. Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Steven E Snow
    Steven E Snow Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP23 Years Ranked
  2. Joseph V Cavanagh JrBlish & Cavanagh, LLP

Star Individuals

  1. John TarantinoAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
1

Band 1

  1. Gerald J Petros
    Gerald J Petros Hinckley Allen22 Years Ranked
  2. Jeffrey S Brenner
    Jeffrey S Brenner Nixon Peabody LLP19 Years Ranked
  3. Mark W Freel
    Mark W Freel Troutman Pepper Locke LLP23 Years Ranked
  4. Patricia RochaAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
  5. Robert G Flanders JrWhelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
  6. Stacey NakasianDuffy & Sweeney, Ltd
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Band 2

  1. Armando Batastini
    Armando Batastini Nixon Peabody LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Christine K Bush
    Christine K Bush Hinckley Allen21 Years Ranked
  3. Craig M Scott
    Craig M Scott Hinckley Allen22 Years Ranked
  4. David A Wollin
    David A Wollin Hinckley Allen22 Years Ranked
  5. Paul Kessimian
    Paul Kessimian Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP7 Years Ranked
  6. Matthew OliverioOliverio & Marcaccio LLP
  7. Nicole BenjaminAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
  8. Robert CorrenteWhelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
  9. Robert DuffyDuffy & Sweeney, Ltd
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Band 3

  1. Brooks Magratten
    Brooks Magratten Pierce Atwood LLP 3 Years Ranked
  2. Christian Jenner
    Christian Jenner Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP5 Years Ranked
  3. Howard Merten
    Howard Merten Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP18 Years Ranked
  4. John E Bulman
    John E Bulman Pierce Atwood LLP 20 Years Ranked
  5. Joseph A. Farside Jr.
    Joseph A. Farside Jr. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP4 Years Ranked
  6. Michael J Daly
    Michael J Daly Pierce Atwood LLP 7 Years Ranked
  7. Mitch Edwards
    Mitch Edwards Hinckley Allen6 Years Ranked
  8. R. Thomas Dunn
    R. Thomas Dunn Pierce Atwood LLP 1 Years Ranked
  9. Stephen MacGillivray
    Stephen MacGillivray Pierce Atwood LLP5 Years Ranked
  10. Steven Richard
    Steven Richard Nixon Peabody LLP9 Years Ranked
  11. Geoffrey W. MillsomAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
  12. Joelle RochaDuffy & Sweeney, Ltd
  13. Joseph F Penza JrOlenn & Penza, LLP
  14. Joseph V Cavanagh IIIBlish & Cavanagh, LLP
  15. Leslie ParkerAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
  16. Mary C. DunnBlish & Cavanagh, LLP
  17. Raymond MarcaccioOliverio & Marcaccio LLP
  18. William M. DolanAdler Pollock & Sheehan PC
U

Up and Coming

  1. Katharine Kohm
    Katharine Kohm Pierce Atwood LLP 4 Years Ranked

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Hinckley Allen
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    Hinckley Allen
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Hinckley 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.
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  2. Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Nixon Peabody LLP
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    Nixon Peabody LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Nixon 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.
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  2. Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
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    Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Partridge 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.
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  3. Pierce Atwood LLP
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    Pierce Atwood LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Pierce 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.

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  4. Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
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    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

    Troutman 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.

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  2. Blish & Cavanagh, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
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  3. Oliverio & Marcaccio LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
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  4. Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
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