Samuel G. Eckel

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.

Richard Sinapi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard, who practices law in Warwick, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William P. Devereaux is a Principal with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and leads the firm’s Criminal Defense Team. Attorney Devereaux is a prominent and highly respected criminal and civil litigator, who also has contributed considerable time and effort throughout his thirty five years of practice to provide pro bono legal representation to nonprofit organizations, and has served on several charitable boards. Mr. Devereaux’s practice has included the representatio...

Jonathan D. Orent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan D., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly A. Kincaid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Kelly A., 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 Kelly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary R. Pannone is a founder and Principal of Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and has been representing closely held business owners for over forty years. He is an experienced business lawyer specializing in the areas of business formation, corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and corporate compliance. In addition to representing closely held businesses, his practice includes the representation of nonprofit organizations in the areas of corporate governance, consolida...

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...

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...

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...

Erin A. Hockensmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Erin A., 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 Erin A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.