Best Lawyers® has released its latest “Best Law Firms” rankings for the state of Rhode Island, and Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney (HCC) is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Tier 1 law firm in several key practice areas. HCC has earned Tier 1 rankings in: This marks the thirteenth consecutive year that HCC […]
This year, HCC, in coordination with The Defense Counsel of Rhode Island’s (DCRI) and the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) International Day of Service, is proud to partner with the Gianna Cirella Memorial Fund to raise awareness for sepsis—a life-threatening condition that affects millions each year. In support of this important cause, we are wearing purple […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP is pleased to announce that Managing Partner James A. Ruggieri has been elected to the Board of Directors of Care New England, an integrated health care system based in Rhode Island. With more than 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer in state and federal courts, he focuses on […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney was recently included in the inaugural edition of "In the Lead: Best Legacy Law Firms," compiled by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. The prestigious publication highlighted nine law firms in Rhode Island that have not merely survived but thrived for 25 years or more. Founded in 1951, Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney […]
Congratulations to James Ruggieri, Paul Callaghan, Peter Garvey, Stephen Cooney, Gerald DeMaria and Melissa Horne for being recognized as Best Lawyers in America, 2026 and Adrianna Hughes and Matthew Pimentel for being recognized as Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 2026!
James A. Ruggieri has successfully completed the Harvard Mediation Intensive at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School Executive Education. Widely recognized as the world’s preeminent research center for negotiation theory, teaching, and practice, the Program on Negotiation is a consortium among Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Tufts University, collaborating with […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney is pleased to Matthew J. Pimentel has joined the firm as a partner. Matt’s practice focuses primarily on insurance litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation, construction litigation, appellate litigation, business disputes, and insolvency matters. He regularly represents clients in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts. He is admitted to […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP is pleased to announce that Alexandra L. Rampy has joined the firm. Alexandra L. Rampy is currently admitted in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Prior to joining the firm as an associate, Allie worked as a law clerk for the firm as well as serving as a Judicial Extern for the […]
“This case presented significant challenges during an extended trial. I am appreciative of the jury’s verdict and am pleased to have secured such a good outcome for our clients,” said Peter E. Garvey, lead defense counsel with Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP. The case of Mark Diebot v Keith Neilson consisted of a two-week jury […]