Johnston Lawyers

Nick DaSilva is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2008. Nick graduated in the top 25% of his graduating class and was a candidate for Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science majors during his undergraduate studies. While at URI, Nick was a member and leader of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Nick held many positions during his undergraduate years including serving as Historian, President and Judicial Chairman. In fact, Nick has continued his involvement in the fraternity...

My name is Rory Munns, and I have dedicated my career to defending those charged with criminal offenses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. If you have been arrested or under investigation for a criminal offense, I understand that you are likely in a very unfamiliar and daunting situation, but I strongly believe that the best way to combat this is with providing as much honest information as possible to my clients. I have extensive experience defending thousands of clients in multiple jurisdictions in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury, so I feel...

As a retired police officer who served as a patrolman, prosecution Detective Sergeant, all the way through Acting Chief of a police department, I have a unique skill set and perspective of the criminal law process that I will use to give you the best defense possible. I understand the system from the prosecution and investigative side and use that knowledge to devise the best legal strategy for your defense. I also served in the military and am well versed in the different needs and circumstances around veterans and can provide you with outstanding service and support as your attorney.
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ARTHUR J. LEONARD Principal Arthur Leonard devotes his practice to the needs of closely-held businesses and their principals through U.S. and multinational income tax planning, asset protection planning, estate planning, business succession planning, and deferred compensation planning. He also assists individuals of various incomes with estate and Medicaid planning. He is an author of RIA State and Local Taxes, an influential national resource for lawyers and accountants and for the National Business Institute and Lorman, and other business and tax law publishers. He has also written a popular column on tax law for a leading Rhode Island...

I am a consumer protection attorney that sues debt collectors, lending institutions and mortgage companies. I also defend lawsuits brought by these entities.

General Practice of Law. My main areas of practice include trials and appeals in federal and state courts, including personal injuries, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect; public utility law; property tax law; administrative hearings; real estate; and general corporate and commercial matters.

Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and now a partner at Gunning & LaFazia practicing in RI and Mass. since 1991. Numerous jury trials and appeals with many reported decisions in the Atlantic Reporter. Convenient office location in Warwick with plenty of free parking.

“I became an attorney to level the playing field.”

Attorney Mariam Alexanian Lavoie has been a proud member of the Rhode Island Bar Association for almost thirty years. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana but lived in her native state and Livermore, California for six brief years before moving to Mexico City. Attorney Lavoie spent her formative years in Mexico, graduating from an all-Spanish speaking high school, the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, in 1980. She attended Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Montana, at age sixteen while her father spent his sabbatical year in MSU’s...

Christopher Russo is the managing partner of Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum, Attorneys at Law, Inc. Chris has been practicing law for 24 years and focuses on personal injury cases, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents ad slip and falls. Chris also represents Rhode Island residents accused of crimes. Chris graduated from Boston College and received his law degree from Suffolk University Law School.

I have been practicing personal injury law for over 30 years. I know how to get a full recovery to compensate you for your injury. Experience counts when negotiating with insurance companies. Whether you have been injured in a car accident, have slipped on icy steps, been bitten by a dog or have been otherwise injured because of someones neglect I can help. I am only paid if you recover money! All consultations are free. Find out what your case is worth, I look forward to talking with you.

Mr. Rui P. Alves is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island, as well as, all State Courts in Massachusetts. For detailed practice areas, click here. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Mr. Alves also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Law in Lisbon, focusing on European Union law. Prior to joining Barton Gilman, LLP, Mr. Alves maintained a boutique firm...

Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.

Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative...

The Law Offices of James J. Caruolo is a full-service law firm with over 20 years of experience, providing legal representation in the areas of Real Estate, Criminal, and Personal Injury Law for individuals throughout Rhode Island.

Sharon D. Sybel is an accomplished personal injury attorney who has been with the firm since 1989. Her practice primarily focuses on extensive litigation in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, consumer protection, motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents, premise liability, dog bites, nursing home negligence and wrongful death claims. Ms. Sybel has dedicated her legal career, with over 20 years experience, in obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ms. Sybel earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum...

Jason Ollman is a dedicated and highly experienced attorney who is committed to giving each client clear, thorough and honest advice at every step of the legal process to empower his clients to make the decisions that are right for them and their unique situation. He believes that a good criminal defense attorney should be empathetic and compassionate as well as a good communicator. They should understand the stress and anxiety that comes with being charged with a crime and be able to offer support and reassurance throughout the legal process. Jason Ollman has a deep understanding of the criminal justice...

Ms. Alegria concentrates her practice in personal injury law and also handles a variety of probate matters related to the firms personal injury practice. She was featured in two legal journals in 2006 annd 2007 for her key role in having Brian Cunha & Associates achieve the 5th and 12th largest jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year. Before joining the firm, Ms. Alegria, a licensed real estate broker, was president of a real estate company, RMA Realtors, based in Bristol, R.I.

Attorney Alegria, a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars, was graduated from Rhode Island College and...

Ann Sheeley has more than 25 years of experience as a civil litigation attorney. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court for Rhode Island, Attorney Sheeley has successfully managed hundreds of personal injury, criminal and workers' compensation cases during her career.

Prior to starting Sheeley Law in 2010, Ann served as a litigator in law offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Upon earning her Juris Doctor from the Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, she worked for the law offices of J. Ronald Fishbein, where she managed a personal injury and family...

Christopher A. D'Ovidio, is the principal of D'Ovidio Law. His practice focuses on land use, zoning, environmental and property law, municipal and administrative law, corporate formation, wills and estates and general practice and litigation. He serves as General Counsel to Pawtuxet River Authority. In addition to his practice of law, he is a professor of land use law at Roger Williams University School of Law. Christopher was formerly assistant solicitor for the Town of New Shoreham, attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation and environmental scientist and engineering technician for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. ...

Ken Macksoud is an American Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, who Attended Providence College, earning an A.B. in 1961, then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree from Boston University School of Law in 1964. Attorney Macksoud was then admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1967. His admission to the U.S. Supreme Court came in 1980 and the RI Supreme Court in 1967.

Jim Re has been with Sally & Fitch LLP since 1986. Mr. Re's has extensive trial and appellate experience including the representation of ship owners, contract, collision, personal injury and cargo damage cases.

Law Office of Michael F. Campopiano Mission Statement: Excellence is never an accident, it is always the result of sincere efforts, intelligent direction, high intentions, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. This are the beliefs upon which my firm was established.. The above guiding principles continue to guide me in my daily pursuit to provide my clients with the highest level of service. My goal is to provide aggressive advocacy with compassion when you need it most. I do this by communicating with my clients and building relationship that withstand the hardships of...

Nelson Law Office is a general practice law firm serving the residents of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We can represent you in your civil or criminal case today. Our two locations make visiting us convenient no matter where you live. We offer a free initial consultation for all legal matters.

General practice attorney with concentration in Business, Real Estate, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury Law.

For the past 30 years, I have represented individuals and businesses in a wide variety of civil litigation matters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts. During that time I have tried over 50 jury trials, for both defendants and plaintiffs. We are dedicated, driven and determined to obtain the best possible results for you.

KRISTEN PRULL MOONAN is a partner in the Providence law firm of McOsker, Moonan & Waldman. Ms. Moonan practices in the areas of business law, estate planning, probate administration, elder law and real estate. She is admitted to practice in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Ms. Moonan earned her B.S. degree in economics, cum laude, from Smith College and her J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.

Miriam A. Ross is a business attorney with extensive industry and business experience as an in-house counsel (Dayco Corporation, Textron Inc. and GTECH Corporation) and in the private practice of law. She serves as the trusted legal advisor for counsel and assistance with the evaluation, structuring and negotiation of the full range of business transactions, contracts, litigation, licensing, development, corporate and governance issues, as well as advice on day-to-day legal issues, employment matters, and operational matters. The Law Offices of Miriam A. Ross, Esq. are primarily focused on providing smaller and medium-sized businesses (profit and not-for-profit)...