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John D. Russell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. John D., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brenna Anatone Force is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Banking and Finance. Brenna Anatone, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brenna Anatone is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

R. Bart Totten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. R. Bart, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Bart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen F. Del Sesto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Law. Stephen F., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Brenner is a trial lawyer who represents clients in complex business disputes in federal and state courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, arbitrations, mediations and before regulatory agencies. Jeff concentrates his practice on construction and real estate disputes, and he leads the firm’s Real Estate Litigation team and Construction group. What do you focus on? I help people and businesses that have disputes requiring litigation. I focus on construction and complex real estate...

Armando is a commercial and real estate litigator and is leader of the Distressed Commercial Debt Litigation team. He represents businesses and owners in a wide variety of contractual, shareholder and commercial realty disputes. He devotes a large portion of his practice to representing holders of commercial debt in all aspects of work-outs, foreclosures, receiverships and guaranty enforcement actions. I focus my practice on the following areas: Distressed Commercial Debt I represent special ...

Yvette M. Boisclair is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Yvette M., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yvette M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rachelle R. Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rachelle R., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachelle R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William P. Devereaux is a Principal with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and leads the firm’s Criminal Defense Team. Attorney Devereaux is a prominent and highly respected criminal and civil litigator, who also has contributed considerable time and effort throughout his thirty five years of practice to provide pro bono legal representation to nonprofit organizations, and has served on several charitable boards. Mr. Devereaux’s practice has included the representatio...