Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 
Bernard A. Jackvony is a nationally recognized fiduciary litigator and Of Counsel with Pannone Devereaux & O’Gara LLC. He concentrates his practice in the areas of trust and estate planning, litigation and administration for individuals, families, fiduciaries and charitable organizations and has represented clients in fiduciary litigation in Rhode Island, Florida, New Jersey, California, New York, Massachusetts and Oklahoma. Mr. Jackvony served the citizens of Rhode Island as Lieutenant Governor in the late 1990s and is a former member of the National Republican Committee, the Rhode Island State Investment Commission and Chairman of the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Oversight Commission.
With a strong commitment to public service and advancing the quality of life for others, Mr. Jackvony has been a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for over 30 years, including serving on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the New England Division Board of Directors and former member of the Florida Division Board of Directors. He is also a former member of the Board of Directors of the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation.
Attorney Jackvony earned his J.D. from Suffolk University, his master’s degree in taxation from Boston University and his undergraduate degree in accounting from Bryant University. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Bryant University for nine years and has assisted the university in its transition to a fully accredited international business school. Mr. Jackvony served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1973. He is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island and Florida.
Areas of Practice- Estate Litigation
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Trust and Estate Planning and Administration
- Estate & Trust Administration and Litigation
