Oakland Lawyers

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.

Bob's primary areas of practice include Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Law. He handles many Rhode Island and Federal Longshore workers’ compensation claims for injured workers. He also advises people in the area of Estate Planning. Bob graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Providence College, and received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. He is on the Board of Governors of the R.I. Association of Justice, and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Rhode Island Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Committee, and the...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Shannon Benay is a family law mediator and founder of Benay & Associates Mediation Services. Benay & Associates is a full service mediation firm with convenient locations in Attleboro, MA and Providence, RI. We provide our clients with a more effective and customized alternative to lengthy, expensive hearings and trials in matters relating to family law and landlord/tenant disputes. To accomodate our clients' busy schedules, we also offer evening and weekend appointments. At Benay & Associates, we understand that being a party in a dispute can be stressful, so we strive to provide our clients with the...

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...

Richard J. Welch Esq. brings over twenty years’ experience including, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, employment and construction contracts. Prior to joining the team here at Palumbo Law, Richard worked as senior counsel at Solidifi in Middletown, RI. Richard spent years as the Vice President, Litigation Counsel for the Fidelity National Law Group in Boston MA where he acted as the Trial attorney in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Superior Courts to clear title issues for commercial and residential real estate. As the Principal and Trial attorney at Moses, Alfonso & Ryan, Richard advised the non-profit community based mental...

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.

Steve (or "Rap" as he is known to many of his clients) has been practicing law for the past thirty-six (36) years concentrating in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation and social security disability law. One hundred percent of Steve's practice is devoted to litigation. A member of the Rhode Island Bar Association since 1974, Steve is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1985 and the New Mexico State Bar since 1994. He was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1974 and...

Fogarty Law Office, at the Providence/Cranston line, is conveniently located in the Calart Tower with free handicapped accessible parking. A General Practice firm that represents you in all phases of your life, including but not limited to Divorce, Child Support and Custody, Land use and Zoning, Wills, Trust and Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Collections. Attorney Fogarty is also an Adjunct Professor at Johnson & Wales University where she develops and teaches undergraduate law classes, including Introductory to Business Law, Employment Law, and Ethics. Since January 2023, Attorney Fogarty serves as the Probate Judge for the City of Cranston.

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.

Mr. Kilpatrick is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations and sits on the Rhode Island Federal Bench/Bar Committee. He is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, where he serves as the current President of the Rhode Island Chapter. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Rhode Island Association for Justice, where he serves on the Board of Governors. Mr. Kilpatrick is also a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, and has been a featured speaker for the National Business Institute and the Rhode Island Bar Association on issues...

I’m a sole practitioner. I have over 28 years experience in the areas of criminal defense, traffic court including but not limited to DUI, Refusals, Tickets, Registry Issues I also practice Juvenile criminal defense.

Practicing Attorney for 20 years in the State of Rhode Island. Trial experience in civil and criminal jury trials. Served as Assistant City Solicitor for two years and member of local zoning board for 5 years.

25 plus years concentrating in the most severe and high pressure criminal defense cases: murder, robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping, assaults with dangerous weapons and with specific intent to rob, murder or rape; major drug dealing, serious gun charges, etc. You won't find a more direct, aggressive or straight-talking lawyer with results and decades of experience. If you are in trouble, we can help you.

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

Chip Muller helps people and businesses solve legal problems in state and federal court in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Chip Muller is a trial lawyer but always looks for ways to resolve legal disputes efficiently and effectively in or out of court. Chip is an employment lawyer and also emphasizes real estate, contract, and intellectual property disputes, probate and will litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law.

Dennis D. Bossian, Esq. is a seasoned trial attorney committed to zealously representing premium paying policyholders in all phases of complex coverage litigation for commercial and residential insurance claims. Mr. Bossian has litigated over 100 jury trials to verdict, with an incredible success rate. He has briefed and argued appeals in state and federal courts. Mr. Bossian has conducted hundreds of depositions and has represented clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in insurance carrier extra-contractual bad faith and 93A litigation. With extensive experience as a former insurance professional for two major insurance carriers, Mr. Bossian utilizes his knowledge and...

Mr. Thompson speaks spanish and french. He practices crminal defense law throughout Rhode Island. He also practices deportation/removal defense at the Boston Immigration Court. He has lived in Mexico and is familiar with Border Patrol/ICE/USCIS. Mr. Thompson also practices in the Rhode Island Family Court in the areas of divorce, child custody and child support.