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Rhode Island – June 2, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that several PLDO attorneys in multiple practice areas have been honored with a 2021 “Professional Excellence in Law” award 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 Kas R. DeCarvalho, Partner – Business Law William P. Devereaux, Principal – Criminal Defense Matthew A. Lopes Jr., Principal – Government and Administrative William E. O'Gara, Principal – Labor and Employment Founded in...

Rhode Island – May 19, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) partners and prominent employment lawyers and litigators Brian J. Lamoureux and Matthew C. Reeber will host a free webinar entitled, “One Shot Or Two? How Employers Should Navigate Vaccination Issues in the Workplace” on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from noon to 1:00 p.m. (EDT). The two attorneys will cover legal issues facing employers regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees and if mandating vaccines is allowable under the law. They will also provide guidance to employers about the evolving state and federal compliance requirements, how best to address issues such as requesting proof of vaccination for current employees or new hires, and other workplace...

Rhode Island – April 8, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) business attorney Joshua J. Butera will be a featured speaker during a national webinar on “The Growing Importance of M&A Due Diligence: Latest Trends and Developments You Should Know” on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET). The virtual seminar is hosted by The Knowledge Group, and will cover best practices and strategies for successful acquisitions, tips on how to conduct effective due diligence to complete deals and avoid costly surprises, and address new challenges and issues in M&A transactions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more details about the webinar and for complimentary registration as a PLDO guest, please log onto...

Rhode Island – April 1, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Aaron L. Weisman, former United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island and Chief of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s criminal appeals unit for over 25 years, has joined the firm as a Partner, effective Monday, April 5, 2021. “Aaron is a highly accomplished trial and appellate attorney and distinguished public servant with deep roots in Rhode Island,” said Gary R. Pannone, PLDO Managing Principal. “His reputation is impeccable both as U.S. Attorney and Chief Appellate Prosecutor in the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General, where he was counsel of record in more than 900 published Rhode Island Supreme Court cases.  His...

Rhode Island – March 31, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Partner Gene M. Carlino, a prominent estate and trust attorney, will be the featured speaker for a series of online seminars on estate planning, trusts and tax fundamentals on April 12, 19, and 26, hosted by the National Business Institute (NBI). Each workshop will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and cover different topics and material.  For details on the individual seminars and to register through the NBI portal, please click the title of the seminar:  April 12 – Rhode Island Estate Planning Essentials; April 19 – Preparing Rhode Island Wills & Trusts, and April 26 – Tax Fundamentals for Estate Planning Attorneys. Attorney Carlino is a highly...

Rhode Island – March 1, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that the firm is commemorating its 15th anniversary, marking a significant and proud milestone achieved through innovation in the practice of law, teamwork, and collaboration in delivering quality legal services for clients despite the challenges, including last year’s unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. “Our success as a law firm is rooted in a commitment to excellence by our attorneys and staff, and we thank our loyal clients for their support and confidence through the years,” said Gary R. Pannone, a founder and Managing Principal. “Fifteen years ago, we decided to form a new entity that would combine business principles to the practice of law by...

Rhode Island – Feb. 26, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served the Rhode Island community with distinction and is a dedicated public servant. We are excited to be part of the next chapter in his journey at PLDO and concentrate his time in the practice of law while he continues to assist individuals and corporate clients to achieve their respective goals,”” said Gary R. Pannone, Managing Principal. “This is a great moment for PLDO and we are looking forward to having Allan become part of our team. His professionalism and leadership skills will be a tremendous addition to our firm and we are confident...

Rhode Island – January 13, 2021 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Partner Brian J. Lamoureux, a prominent business and employment lawyer and leading voice on social and digital media law, will be a featured speaker on “Social Media Conduct and Content” for the American Society of Appraisers/Boston Chapter’s webinar on Tuesday, February 2, beginning at noon. Attorney Lamoureux will address the pros and cons of using social media for business purposes, how the rules of ethics and etiquette should be part of a social media strategy for solicitations and representations, and he will provide a checklist of do’s and don’ts, as well as pitfalls to be aware of when using social media for appraisers. “Social media is a powerful...

Rhode Island – December 8, 2020 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Partner Matthew C. Reeber, a prominent employment lawyer and litigator, will be a featured panel presenter at a webinar, entitled “Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law: How the Election Results Will Impact Your Community,” on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (EST). Attorney Reeber will be joined by Brian Zartarian, Account Executive with Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc., for the two-hour event, which is co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Assisted Living Association (RIALA) and LeadingAge RI. Employers have faced unprecedented challenges in 2020 due to the pandemic and other factors. To help employers avoid potential...