Mark W. Freel

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...

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.

Hamza Chaudary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Hamza, 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 Hamza is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gene M. Carlino is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC. He is a highly respected attorney with more than 25 years of experience in all areas of estate and tax planning and administration, Medicaid planning, probate administration and trust litigation. His practice includes advising and advocating for clients in all matters involving federal and state taxation, including representing individuals before the Internal Revenue Service in contested assessments during the e...

Jessica S. Jewell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Jessica S., 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 Jessica S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Prescott is an attorney and business advisor with 30 years of corporate law experience in law firm, in-house, and government settings. My focus I leverage my diverse work experiences, including as general counsel of a global multibillion-dollar corporation, to get inside my clients’ businesses, to understand their goals, and to achieve their growth objectives. I have significant experience advising private and public companies on corporate transactions, including mergers and acq...

Aaron L. Weisman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Aaron, who practices law in Johnston, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leslie Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Leslie, 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 Leslie 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...

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 ...