Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 
Hamza helps clients achieve their business objectives and goals through custom-tailored legal solutions. He represents clients in a wide range of civil matters in state and federal court. Hamza is committed to providing excellence to his clients through his solid work-ethic, combined with effective and efficient representation. His background in real estate and computer science assists him in advising clients in a wide range of matters.
Hamza has significant experience in cases involving complex litigation, business disputes, real estate, land use and zoning matters, including all phases of development and permitting. Moreover, Hamza has successfully litigated land use, zoning matters and property tax disputes in the Rhode Island Superior Court and Supreme Court, which includes winning two cases on behalf of clients as a matter of first-impression. Hamza also uses his prior real estate experience in delivering results for his clients.
Prior to joining Adler Pollock and Sheehan, Hamza served as a real estate analyst for a commercial real estate firm, appraising property across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He also served as a lobbyist and spokesperson for several successful initiatives before the Connecticut Legislature. Hamza also served as an advisor and lecturer for the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., New York and in several countries across Europe.
Hamza is civic-minded and is committed to serving the community. In 2009, he coordinated a highly acclaimed symposium highlighting violence on college campuses and the appropriate institutional responses in light of the Virginia Tech tragedy and other events.
