Best Lawyers Near You in Newport, Rhode Island

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...

Stephanie Friedel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Stephanie, 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 Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Moran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas, 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 Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew E. Waters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Public Finance Law. Matthew E., 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 Matthew E. 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.

Dennis Costigan litigates for patients suffering from the painful, life-altering injuries associated with allegedly faulty medical devices and works to hold accountable those responsible for inadequate product testing, research and warning. While in law school, Dennis served as a legal intern with the Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services performing detailed discovery and research into departmental legislation, including Medicare bankruptcy claims research. He also acquired res...

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.

Danielle E. Dufault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Danielle E., 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 Danielle E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danilo Borgas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Danilo, 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 Danilo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

David R. Fitzpatrick focuses his practice on employment and labor law issues. Such matters include claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, confidentiality agreements, noncompetition agreements, wage and hour violations, and failure to accommodate before state and federal courts, agencies, arbitration panels, and at mediation. Prior to joining Littler, David worked as an associate in the litigation practice group at a full service law firm based...

Michael F. Ryan Jr. is Senior Counsel with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and a member of the firm’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and Special Masterships Teams. He focuses his practice working with the firm’s Special Mastership in Prison Monitoring Team for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, responsible for monitoring prison reform compliance and progress in the implementation of mandatory mental health screening, diagnosis and treatment of ...

Brendan F. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Brendan F., 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 Brendan F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brandon Medeiros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brandon, 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 Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.