Amy T.M. Oakley

A highly experienced land use, zoning and litigation attorney, Elizabeth Noonan specializes in representing national and local developers of commercial and residential properties in all phases of development at the federal, state and local level. Her expertise in municipal affairs and government relations makes her a powerful leader of any development team. Success in any development is the paramount goal which occasionally requires litigation to secure a client’s rights. Beth has succe...

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 ...

Alan Shoer knows energy, telecommunications and other public-utility issues inside and out having served in both industry and government. He’s worked as in-house general counsel and regulatory affairs director for regional utilities, as Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management’s General Counsel, and as the state’s Special Assistant Attorney General in key litigation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Public Utility Commission. His nati...

James R. Oswald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. James R. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Oswald since 2015. 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 James R. Oswald is held by other lawyers.

Joshua S. Parks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Joshua S. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua S. Parks since 2026. 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 Joshua S. Parks is held by other lawyers.

Fidelma Fitzpatrick represents people and communities in toxic tort and environmental matters, including property damage and personal injury claims. Her experience with complex civil litigation has led her to represent other victims of corporate malfeasance, including hundreds of women allegedly injured by medical devices such as Essure® and pelvic mesh/sling products. In addition to her toxic tort and medical casework, Fidelma also represents states, cities, counties and townships in lit...

Brooks Magratten has more than 30 years of experience in insurance and commercial litigation. He is the former Northeast Regional Director of DRI and former chair of its Life, Health & Disability Insurance Committee. He has defended over 200 ERISA benefit and breach of fiduciary cases in 12 states. Brooks is a frequent author, instructor and lecturer on ERISA issues and trial skills. He has represented commercial interests in litigation throughout the northeastern U.S. He is a former adju...

Jane Duket is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Jane practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Jane Duket since 2027. 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 Jane Duket is held by other lawyers.

Erin A. Hockensmith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Erin A. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Erin A. Hockensmith since 2025. 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 Erin A. Hockensmith is held by other lawyers.

Rachelle R. Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rachelle R. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Rachelle R. Green since 2019. 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 whi...