Allison M. Geary

Mark B. Decof is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark B. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Mark B. Decof since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark B. Decof is held by other lawyers.

Bio Jon is the firm’s Managing Partner and a Practice Leader for the Firm’s Energy & Infrastructure and Environmental Practice Groups, where he regularly leads projects advising clients on environmental and energy-related regulatory matters. In connection with that work, Jon has developed an advanced renewable energy practice as he has assisted numerous regional and national clients in their efforts to permit, develop and finance solar projects – offering unique insight ...

Stanley Pupecki is an experienced civil litigator who represents clients in a variety of industries, including insurance and health care. His representation encompasses all aspects of litigation, from inception through trial, including mediations and arbitrations, appellate practice, and motion practice in municipal, state, and federal courts. Before joining Pierce Atwood, Stan was a partner at Rice Dolan & Kershaw, where he practiced for 19 years. During law school, Stan interned for the...

Bob McConnell’s practice concentrates on lead pigment litigation, childhood lead poisoning cases, groundwater and soil contamination cases and other toxic environmental litigation. He represents victims seeking corporate accountability as a result of personal injury, property damage and economic loss as a result of negligent environmental practices. Bob was a member of the trial team in the landmark trial on behalf of the state of Rhode Island against corporate defendants from the lead ...

Jonathan D. Orent is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan D. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan D. Orent since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan D. Orent is...

Nicole Benjamin is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer who represents public and private companies in complex disputes and high-stakes litigation across the country. She has successfully tried cases to verdict in Rhode Island state and federal court and argued appeals before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and other federal courts of appeals. Nicole draws on her experience as lead law clerk to then-Chief Justice Frank J. William...

Stephen Zubiago represents a variety of middle market clients with a focus on the health care and insurance industries. He advises clients on a range of corporate and regulatory matters. Within the firm, Stephen serves as head of the Business and Finance Department and sits on the firm’s Management Committee. What do you focus on? I represent health care providers on corporate transactions ranging from hospital deals to physician deals. I also advise these providers on regulatory matter...

Erin is co-chair of the firm’s Construction & Public Contracts Practice Group, with more than fifteen years of experience. Her practice includes advising and representing clients in complex commercial and construction disputes, including all aspects of the construction process, government contracts claims, surety law, and insurance disputes. She represents clients before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, su...

Jim solves problems for people in crisis, representing entities and individuals in complex litigation in Rhode Island and other New England jurisdictions. He brings to his practice – in commercial litigation , asbestos defense, and toxic tort defense – over 30 years of high-profile trial and appellate experience. Jim also is a member of the firm’s Appellate Group. Tenacious in finding creative solutions to his clients’ most difficult problems, Jim has decades of experi...

Brenna is an experienced commercial litigator who specializes in financial services litigation and arbitration. She represents banks in a wide range of cases, including putative class actions, government enforcement actions, customer and vendor disputes, and employment cases. Brenna also frequently helps banks respond to claims brought before state regulatory agencies. Her cases often involve issues relating to the UCC, EFTA, ECOA, FDCPA, FCRA, NBA, TCPA, TILA, state consumer protection statu...