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PLDO Attorneys Named 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Rhode Island – June 15, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) is pleased to announce that several attorneys have been named to the 2023 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. PLDO attorneys selected as Super Lawyers include: William P. Devereaux, Principal (Civil Litigation: Defense) Matthew A. Lopes, Jr., Principal (Criminal Defense) William E. O’Gara, Principal (Employment & Labor Law) Bernard A. Jackvony, Of Counsel (Estate and Trust Litigation) PLDO attorneys recognized as Rising Stars include: David P. Craven, Partner (Estate and Probate) Patrick J. McBurney, Partner (Land Use/Zoning) LaTri-c-ea McClendon-Hunt, Senior Counsel (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Rebecca M. Murphy, Partner (Estate and...
PLDO Trust & Estate Attorneys David P. Craven and Bernard A. Jackvony to Present “Rhode Island Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps” for the National Business Institute
Rhode Island – June 12, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Trust and Estate Attorneys David P. Craven and Bernard A. Jackvony will be featured presenters for the National Business Institute’s Continuing Legal Education webinar, entitled “Rhode Island Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps,” for on Friday, June 16, 2023. Attorney Craven will present “Opening the Estate” from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and “Preparing the Personal Representatives for the Job” from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Topics to be discussed during his first presentation include obtaining the will and getting it admitted; locating and notifying the beneficiaries; determining if the estate qualifies for a small estate administration; filing the initial petition...
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Managing Principal Gary R. Pannone Earns Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest Peer-Reviewed AV Preeminent® Rating
Rhode Island – June 9, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) today announced that its Managing Principal, Gary R. Pannone, has been awarded an AV Preeminent® Rating, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubble. For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system. The AV Preeminent® Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their...
PLDO Attorneys Honored with 2023 “Professional Excellence in Law” Awards by Rhode Island Monthly
Rhode Island – June 1, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that several PLDO attorneys in multiple practice areas have been honored with 2023 “Professional Excellence in Law” awards by Rhode Island Monthly. The recognition is based on peer evaluation and professional achievement, and distinguishes the honorees as among the top 5% of Rhode Island lawyers. Attorneys and their practice area for which they were recognized include the following: Gene M. Carlino, Partner – Wills, Trusts and Estates David P. Craven, Partner – Wills, Trusts and Estates Kas R. DeCarvalho, Partner – Business Law Matthew “Matty” A. Lopes Jr., Principal – Business Law William E. O’Gara, Principal – Labor and Employment Founded in 2006,...
PLDO Partner Brian J. Lamoureux to be a Featured Panelist at the “Assessing Your Cybersecurity Posture” Event
Rhode Island – May 15, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Partner Brian J. Lamoureux, a prominent business litigator and cyber law attorney, will be participating in a panel discussion at the “Assessing Your Cybersecurity Posture” event on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Bally’s Twin River Casino; 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, RI. Co-hosted by Compass IT Compliance and The InfraGard Rhode Island Member Alliance, an organization that mitigates criminal and terrorist threats, risks, and losses for the purpose of protecting our state’s critical infrastructure and the American people, the event will provide attendees with tools to evaluate their business' cybersecurity posture, and where to find...
David P. Craven, Esq. Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara as Partner
Rhode Island – April 18, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) is pleased to announce that distinguished Trust and Estate Attorney David P. Craven, Esq. has joined the firm as Partner and a key member of its Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team. Attorney Craven provides clients with sophisticated estate planning, estate administration and litigation, wealth preservation, and business succession planning. His diverse experience includes not only wills, trusts and estates and probate administration/litigation, but also criminal and civil litigation, elder law, and corporate and business law. He is a former Rhode Island State Prosecutor who spent five years working in the Attorneys General’s Office...
PLDO Trust & Estate Attorney Leah A. Foertsch Presents “Florida Probate Process from Start to Finish” for the National Business Institute
Boca Raton, Florida – March 29, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Trust and Estate Attorney Leah A. Foertsch hosted a webinar, entitled “Florida Probate Process from Start to Finish,” for the National Business Institute (NBI) on Wednesday, March 28, 2023. Attorney Foertsch’s presentation educated attendees about the probate process in the state of Florida, from initial notices through the estate closing, and provided valuable guidance on how to handle claims against an estate, tax reporting and post-mortem tax matters, including final accounting and Florida’s probate rules for closing the estate. To access the webinar, click here. Attorney Foertsch is PLDO’s Office Managing Partner in Boca Raton, FL. As a member of...
PLDO Announces Peter S. Strobis, Esq. to its Estate & Trust Practice in Florida and Promotes Attorney Leah A. Foertsch to Office Managing Partner
Boca Raton, Florida – March 13, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) today announced that Attorney Peter S. Strobis, Esq. joined the firm as Associate and Leah A. Foertsch was promoted to Office Managing Partner in Boca Raton, FL. Both attorneys are members of the firm’s Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team. “We are excited to have Peter join the firm’s growing Estate & Trust Practice,” said Gary R. Pannone, PLDO Managing Principal. “His wealth of experience providing legal counsel on a wide range of estate planning, trust administration, and probate and trust litigation matters is an incredible asset to our team and most importantly, to our clients.” “A key reason for our firm’s tremendous...
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Announces Two Attorneys to its Special Masterships and Alternative Dispute Practice
Rhode Island – March 1, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that Alison A. Tate and Mitchell J. Young have joined the firm as Associates. Both attorneys will focus their practice working with PLDO Principal Matthew “Matty” A. Lopes Jr., who leads the firm’s Special Mastership in Prison Monitoring Team for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, which is responsible for monitoring prison reform compliance and progress in the implementation of mandatory mental health screening, diagnosis and treatment of prisoners throughout the California prison system. Below are each of the Attorneys’ brief profiles: Alison A. Tate, Associate atate@pldolaw.com Attorney Tate has a deep and diverse background in...
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Promotes Two Attorneys to Senior Counsel
Rhode Island – January 18, 2023 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Managing Principal Gary R. Pannone today announced that Joshua J. Butera and Michael F. Ryan, Jr. were promoted to Senior Counsel. “At PLDO, we are committed to providing each team member with an opportunity to grow personally and advance professionally. We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of Joshua and Michael during their tenure at the firm and this change in status recognizes their accomplishment and contributions,” said Attorney Pannone. “Advancing in a law firm requires the dedication to develop exemplary legal skills, as well as a to enhance one’s profile in the legal community. Since joining PLDO, Joshua and Michael have consistently...
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