Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP, is pleased to announce that James A. Ruggieri, Paul S. Callaghan, Stephen P. Cooney, and Gerald C. DeMaria, Sr. were recently recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. The Best Lawyers in America features only the top 6% of private practicing attorneys in the United States for their outstanding professional excellence.
In Rhode Island, James Ruggieri was selected for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants and Employment Law – Management. Paul Callaghan was recognized for Litigation – Insurance. Stephen Cooney was named for defending Mass Tort Class Actions, Product Liability – Defendants, and Litigation – Insurance.
Gerald C. DeMaria, Sr. was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and received an additional accolade by being named “Lawyer of the Year” for that category. Only a single “Lawyer of the Year” designation is afforded a lawyer in any given location and practice area.
Best Lawyers® also honors attorneys for their accomplishments early in their careers. The “Ones to Watch” selected from HCC once again was Brian W. Haynes. Brian Haynes was recognized in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
James Ruggieri, Paul Callaghan and Stephen Cooney are partners with the firm. Gerald DeMaria is Of Counsel. Brian Haynes joined Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney as a litigation attorney from another regional litigation firm in 2017.
The Best Lawyers in America is considered one of the leading peer-reviewed resources for choosing the best legal talent. The selection process begins when lawyers are nominated for consideration.
Those individuals who receive high peer reviews undergo an additional validation process. Only then can these attorneys be recognized by Best Lawyers. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred upon lawyers by their peers.
