Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 
Richard has broad experience in litigation matters where he defends insured and self-insured clients in health care litigation, construction accidents, professional liability, product liability, premises liability, transportation, corrections and community association actions, in addition to director and officer liability matters. He also represents fidelity and surety companies in the litigation of fiduciary/inventory loss and construction disputes.
Skilled in governmental relations and legislative issues, Richard assists domestic and international companies to succeed and grow, in both regulated and deregulated industries including energy and telecommunications, financial services, transportation and logistics, health care, insurance, retail, real estate development, entertainment and manufacturing. Richard has broad experience in representing clients in civil investigations brought by the Attorney General.
His considerable energy experience includes representing domestic and foreign energy companies in developing New England generation facilities. He served as lead counsel in the siting of Rhode Island’s largest electric generation plant.
