Douglas J. Emanuel

Anthony R. Leone, II, Esq . is a Trial Lawyer serving clients throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts in state and federal courts. Based in Warwick, Rhode Island, Anthony focuses his practice on Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation , with an emphasis on nursing home abuse, neglect, wrongful death , and injuries involving assisted living and group home settings. He also represents individuals and families in matters involving complex personal injury claims , traumatic brain injuries, dange...

William E. O'Gara is Managing Principal of Pannone Devereaux & O'Gara LLC, whose practice focuses on employment and labor law and mediating disputes. With over 25 years of experience, Attorney O'Gara has handled a wide range of cases including employment discrimination, wage and hour claims and sexual harassment claims. Attorney O'Gara also assists clients with traditional labor law matters, ranging from contract negotiations to arbitration. As a trusted advisor, Attorney O'Gara works wit...

Steven Richard is a highly experienced trial and appellate lawyer who handles complex commercial, employment and higher education cases throughout the federal and state courts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Steve is especially active in the Rhode Island Federal District Court, where he serves as the Chair of its Local Rules Committee. What do you focus on? I handle a broad array of commercial, civil rights and higher education cases, using more than 20 years of pretrial and c...

John Bulman has more than 30 years of experience in construction and commercial trial matters in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and other states. He has served as either a neutral or counsel in trials, mediations, and arbitrations in Massachusetts, Florida, Rhode Island, New York, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Missouri, Texas, and Washington D.C. John has argued cases before the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the First and Eleventh Circuit Courts...

Nicole Liguori Micklich has earned a reputation for successfully representing franchisees and development agents at every step of the franchise relationship and in litigation with franchisors. She also frequently draws on her construction knowledge and experience to effectively represent property owners and contractors in a variety of construction disputes. Ms. Micklich's commitment to her clients and to the field of franchise law leads to enviable results. The outcome of each case depends on...

Nicole J. Benjamin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Nicole J. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole J. Benjamin 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 which Nicole J. Benjamin is held by other lawyers.

Joseph has achieved notable success for his commercial litigation, bankruptcy/creditors’ rights, health care and technology clients—and recognition by his peers and legal organizations for top performance—by working to understand clients’ underlying business issues and goals, and then tailoring innovative solutions to their complex problems. His client-focused approach also extends to numerous Asian clients, helping guide them through the American legal system. Having ...

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...

Heather Pierce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Heather practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Pierce since 2021. 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 Heather Pierce is held by other lawyers.

Diana M. Ducharme is the Founder and sole member of Ducharme Law LLC, a Rhode Island women-owned business law firm. She practices in the area of commercial real estate finance, development and leasing, representing a broad range of clients on a variety of projects. Diana's real estate finance practice is focused on the representation of regional financial institutions in all aspects of commercial real estate finance, including construction and term lending, participations and syndications. On...