Margaret D. "Peggy" Farrell

Josh is a tireless advocate who has broad experience assisting clients reach favorable outcomes inside the courtroom, boardroom, and before government agencies. He has a diverse practice across a range of industries and services, including the marine trades, land use and zoning/permitting, complex trust and estate litigation, and business and commercial litigation. Josh provides efficient, timely and creative representation from inception of a client’s need for counsel – be it pre...

Nesselbush is a founding partner of Marasco & Nesselbush. Attorney Nesselbush is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, in the United States District Court, and in the United States Court of Appeals. She is a 1984 graduate of Brown University, where she received the Sarah Doyle Prize “for having made a significant contribution to women on campus and in the community.” She graduated cum laude from Suffolk University School of Law, where she was selected to write for the Law Revi...

Bart Totten concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation . He has substantial experience representing clients before federal and state trial and appellate courts and working with in-house counsel on significant litigation matters. Bart’s clients count on him for responsive and practical solutions to complex business problems. As a veteran trial lawyer, he has achieved notable success in a wide range of commercial disputes. Bart is a trained industrial and systems engineer ...

Jennifer Cervenka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Jennifer practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Cervenka since 2022. 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 Jennifer Cervenka is held by other lawyers.

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...

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 comp...

Dan Procaccini is a litigator who clients call upon to protect their rights and champion their interests. Dan is anchored in Rhode Island but has handled myriad controversies in venues throughout New England and across the country. A sharp and respected advocate, he is confident representing clients in any setting, whether in a courtroom, boardroom, or legislative chamber. Major areas of emphasis in his practice include business disputes, product liability actions, employment lawsuits, intell...

For more than 20 years, Steve MacGillivray has been handling property tax abatement actions for large hotel chains, owners of large commercial properties, and high-end residential property owners. His extensive knowledge of the rules and processes governing real estate appraisals allows him to provide maximum value to firm clients. He also advises companies, high net worth individuals, and organizations of all sizes in matters related to complex litigation as well as real property disputes in...

Adam J. Gwaltney is an experienced transactional attorney within the Mergers and Acquisitions and Public Finance practice areas. He represents both privately held and publicly traded companies in a variety of corporate and financial matters, including corporate acquisitions, sales, mergers, restructurings and governance issues. He also works with states and state agencies in the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Adam brings value to his clients by providing sound legal advice with practical appli...

Stanley Pupecki is an experienced civil litigator who represents clients in a variety of industries, including insurance and health care. His representation encompasses all aspects of litigation, from inception through trial, including mediations and arbitrations, appellate practice, and motion practice in municipal, state, and federal courts. Before joining Pierce Atwood, Stan was a partner at Rice Dolan & Kershaw, where he practiced for 19 years. During law school, Stan interned for the...