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Timothy Lynch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Timothy, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stacie Collier serves as practice group co-leader of Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment group. She exclusively represents management in the resolution of employment related disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. What do you focus on? While I have experience performing all aspects of L&E work, today my practice has three primary focuses. Preventative My initial goal is to help keep clients out of litigation. To that end, I have performed strategic a...

Mark B. Decof is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark B., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew C. Reeber is a Partner with Pannone Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Employment Law Teams. He is a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney and litigator, focusing his practice on defending clients in both state and federal courts. Attorney Reeber serves as counsel for a wide range of clients and has successfully handled matters ranging from major property losses to wrongful termination claims. He prides himself on bringing matters ...

Heather Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Heather, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a trial attorney, Cassandra L. Feeney represents clients in both state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, as well as before administrative and licensing boards. Cassandra’s practice includes: Medical-Malpractice Defense Product Liability Construction and Premises Liability Toxic Torts Appellate Law Slip and Fall Motor Vehicle Collisions Personal Injury Businesses Cassandra defends healthcare professionals, physicians, nurses, hospitals, practice group...

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.

Matt O'Connor is an associate in Pierce Atwood’s Litigation Practice Group, focusing on construction, commercial, and ERISA litigation. In his construction work, Matt represents contractors and other entities in all manners of disputes, including mechanics' liens, construction defects, contract drafting, and navigating clients' interactions with state agencies. Matt has experience in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and the American Arbitration Association in all aspects of litigat...

Christian F. Capizzo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Christian F., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...