Susan C. Kiernan

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...

Bio Kelley Morris Salvatore is a Partner in DarrowEverett’s Land Use, Business Litigation and Energy & Infrastructure Practice Groups with over 25 years of experience. She concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law and administrative appeals. Kelley focuses mainly on land use and development and assists clients with all municipal and state-related matters, including tax appeals, tax stabilization agreements, environmental, building code, and liquor and other licensing m...

Angel Taveras is an attorney at Taveras Law P.C. in Providence, Rhode Island, where he represents clients in Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Municipal matters. His practice includes complex commercial and government litigation, elections and voting rights litigation , municipal restructuring, public finance, pensions , and public infrastructure matters. Before founding Taveras Law P.C., Angel served as Mayor of Providence, where he managed significant legal, financial, and policy matte...

Ralph R. Liguori is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ralph R. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Ralph R. Liguori 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 whi...

Lawrence Hunt counsels clients throughout the estate planning process, educating and guiding them through the various options that address their unique circumstances in order to realize their goals of transferring their wealth and values to the next generation. Larry is Chair of the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Larry regularly assists clients in communicating their wishes to their children and families, often participating in family discussions. He advises clients on using will...

Bernard A. Jackvony is a nationally recognized fiduciary litigator and Of Counsel with Pannone Devereaux & O’Gara LLC. He concentrates his practice in the areas of trust and estate planning, litigation and administration for individuals, families, fiduciaries and charitable organizations and has represented clients in fiduciary litigation in Rhode Island, Florida, New Jersey, California, New York, Massachusetts and Oklahoma. Mr. Jackvony served the citizens of Rhode Island as Lieute...

Pierce Atwood Trusts and Estates partner Deborah DiNardo advises individuals and multiple generations of families on preserving and protecting their assets. Deborah's work includes reducing transfer taxes, both during lifetime and after death, with sophisticated planning techniques such as lifetime gifts to grantor trusts and using charitable trusts and private foundations. She advises clients regarding planning opportunities to protect significant retirement accounts from the creditors of de...

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...

Bio Tim Conlon, Partner, is the Practice Leader for DarrowEverett’s Private Client Group and Co-Chair of our Family Law Practice Group. His practice concentrates on complex family court litigation, and civil cases on behalf of children abused in the care of others. Throughout his career, Tim has handled challenging cases at the forefront — from computer crime investigations in the 1980s to chairing and settling Rhode Island’s clergy abuse cases on behalf of dozens of victims...

Erin is co-chair of the firm’s Construction & Public Contracts Practice Group, with more than fifteen years of experience. Her practice includes advising and representing clients in complex commercial and construction disputes, including all aspects of the construction process, government contracts claims, surety law, and insurance disputes. She represents clients before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, su...