W. Thomas Humphreys

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...

Legal counsel to many real estate developers and as the former corporate counsel to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) and the Rhode Island Senate Committees on Finance and Corporations, Rob Stolzman knows real estate, land use, government affairs and municipal law inside and out. That in-depth knowledge helps him find fast, practical solutions and efficient strategies for his corporate, privately-held business and governmental clients in both transactions and disputes....

Jeff Brenner is a trial lawyer who represents clients in complex business disputes in federal and state courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, arbitrations, mediations and before regulatory agencies. Jeff concentrates his practice on construction and real estate disputes, and he leads the firm’s Real Estate Litigation team and Construction group. What do you focus on? I help people and businesses that have disputes requiring litigation. I focus on construction and complex real estate...

Matt O'Connor is an associate in Pierce Atwood’s Litigation Practice Group, focusing on construction, commercial, and ERISA litigation. In his construction work, Matt represents contractors and other entities in all manners of disputes, including mechanics' liens, construction defects, contract drafting, and navigating clients' interactions with state agencies. Matt has experience in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and the American Arbitration Association in all aspects of litigat...

Christian F. Capizzo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Christian F., 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 Christian F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan Shoer knows energy, telecommunications and other public-utility issues inside and out having served in both industry and government. He’s worked as in-house general counsel and regulatory affairs director for regional utilities, as Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management’s General Counsel, and as the state’s Special Assistant Attorney General in key litigation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Public Utility Commission. His nati...

Heather Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Heather, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather 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...

A recognized leading litigator and chair of the Litigation Group, Pat has successfully tried and defended cases ranging from commercial litigation, product liability and toxic tort, employment discrimination and redistricting litigation, bribery, wire fraud, honest services and conspiracy. Pat's healthcare practice includes representing healthcare providers before state and federal regulatory agencies as well as in civil and criminal investigations. Dedicated to the law and service to society...

Jennifer Cervenka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Jennifer, 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 Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.