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Robert P. Brooks is the firm’s Managing Partner as well as a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group . He represents management in all facets of labor relations and employment law in the public and private sectors. Bob’s years of experience benefit the employers he represents. Bob routinely handles complex labor matters, including successfully representing employers in collective bargaining negotiations across a wide range of industries. Bob is also experienced in ...

John Bulman has more than 30 years of experience in construction and commercial trial matters in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and other states. He has served as either a neutral or counsel in trials, mediations, and arbitrations in Massachusetts, Florida, Rhode Island, New York, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Missouri, Texas, and Washington D.C. John has argued cases before the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the First and Eleventh Circuit Courts...

Patrick C. Barry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick C. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick C. Barry since 2020. 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 Patrick C. Barry is held by other lawy...

Joelle C. Rocha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Joelle C. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Joelle C. Rocha 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 t...

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...

Marc A. Crisafulli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Gaming Law. Marc A. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Marc A. Crisafulli since 2010. 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 Marc A. Crisafulli is held by other lawyers.

Heather Pierce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Heather practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Pierce since 2021. 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 Heather Pierce is held by other lawyers.

Brooks Magratten has more than 30 years of experience in insurance and commercial litigation. He is the former Northeast Regional Director of DRI and former chair of its Life, Health & Disability Insurance Committee. He has defended over 200 ERISA benefit and breach of fiduciary cases in 12 states. Brooks is a frequent author, instructor and lecturer on ERISA issues and trial skills. He has represented commercial interests in litigation throughout the northeastern U.S. He is a former adju...

Stephen F. Del Sesto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Law. Stephen F. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen F. Del Sesto since 2019. 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 Stephen F. Del Sesto is held by other lawyers.

Mark Mandell graduated from Georgetown University Law Center receiving his J.D. in 1974. When Mark graduated from Georgetown he served as a law clerk for the Honorable U.S. District Judge Edward W. Day in the United States Federal District Court in Providence for a year before entering private practice. Mark is certified for his expertise in civil trials by two national organizations. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. Attorn...