HCC proudly congratulates James Ruggieri, Paul Callaghan, Peter Garvey, Matthew Pimentel, Melissa M. Horne, Keriann Dengos, and William Thomas on being honored with Rhode Island Monthly’s Professional Excellence in the LawAwards. This recognition reflects their outstanding legal skill, commitment to the profession, and dedication to delivering exceptional service to our clients and community. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the excellence they […]

It was another beautiful Mother's Day and HCC was once again grateful for the opportunity to spend it with family and friends as a sponsor of the Gianna Cirella Memorial Mother's Day Annual 5k race/walk held in honor of Gianna and in support of sepsis awareness advocacy. The Gianna Cirella Memorial Fund has been established […]

In 1951, HIGGINS, CAVANAGH & COONEY LLP began its legal practice in Providence, Rhode Island. Also in 1951, President Truman gave the first transcontinental address to the nation, Congress ratified the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the first direct dial telephone service started. A lot has changed in 75 years, but HCC has been a constant.  […]

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 […]