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 […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney is pleased to announce the promotion of Adrianna Hugues to partner. Adrianna’s practice focuses primarily on premises liability and insurance defense. She regularly represents clients in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts. She is admitted to practice in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Adrianna is a graduate of […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP is proud to congratulate its Managing Partner, James Ruggieri, for his service to the Board of Directors of Roger Williams University School of Law. He was recognized for his twelve years of service to the law school’s Board of Directors at the Alumni Holiday reception held last week.
Best Lawyers® recently released their “Best Law Firms” selections for the state of Rhode Island. Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney is excited to announce that it has once again been ranked a Tier 1 law firm in the fields of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. This marks the twelfth consecutive […]
Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorneys Keriann N. Dengos and William H. Thomas have joined the firm. Keriann N. Dengos is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Keriann is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law and of the State University of New York at Geneseo, where […]