Best Lawyers Near You in Newport, Rhode Island
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Paul Campellone brings to his public finance, M&A, commercial finance and intellectual property practice more than three decades of sophisticated high-profile experience in serving the needs of corporations, closely-held businesses, governmental entities and educational institutions. His experience includes acting as disclosure counsel to the State of Rhode Island on various bond issues, handling $150 million in complicated, tax-exempt bond financing for a noted university, helping a not-...
Mark B. Decof is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark B., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra W. Pezzello is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Alexandra W., 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 Alexandra W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tom Dunn concentrates his practice in construction law and complex business dispute resolution representing clients in various sectors of the construction industry, including power generation, utility and road work, painting, and plumbing and mechanical work. Tom has served as trial counsel representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in multiparty, complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Tom is the partner-in-charge of the Providence o...
Bob McConnell’s practice concentrates on lead pigment litigation, childhood lead poisoning cases, groundwater and soil contamination cases and other toxic environmental litigation. He represents victims seeking corporate accountability as a result of personal injury, property damage and economic loss as a result of negligent environmental practices. Bob was a member of the trial team in the landmark trial on behalf of the state of Rhode Island against corporate defendants from the lead ...
James Bass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. James, 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 James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Julia Shackleton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Julia, 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 Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul Keenan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul, 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 Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bio Andrew is a member of DarrowEverett’s Banking & Financing Practice Group and advises real estate investors, developers, private equity sponsors, and joint ventures on the financing and execution of complex real estate transactions. Andrew regularly represents borrowers, lenders, and investment funds in structuring and negotiating acquisition, development, construction, and recapitalization financings across a broad range of asset classes. His practice also includes advising clie...
Kelsey Craveiro is the Managing Attorney of the Veterans Disability Division as well as the Director of Innovation. Kelsey proudly leads a team that represents veterans nationwide in their VA disability compensation claims and appeals. She was recently named 2024’s “Distinguished Advocate” by the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA), the largest advocacy group of its kind in the country. Kelsey has enjoyed helping others learn how to enhance their Veterans Disa...
Bio Julia Nasiek is an Associate in DarrowEverett’s Private Client Group, where she handles all aspects of divorce, probate and fiduciary litigation, and municipal and civil matters. Julia’s practice spans a wide range of high-net-worth divorce and probate disputes, including those involving complex issues such as child custody, alimony, will contests, and beneficiary disputes. Since the start of her career, she has represented victims of sexual abuse in litigation against institu...
Kelsey Peck is an Associate Attorney at ACHWG. Kelsey focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice, insurance defense, civil litigation, construction litigation, asbestos/toxic tort, and product liability. She attended Seattle University where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Non-Profit Administration. She graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law. During law school, Kelsey served as president of the M...