(Member) born Providence, Rhode Island,admitted to bar, Rhode Island, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island. Education: University of Rhode Island (B.A.,); Boston University (LL.B.). former Smithfield Town Solicitor and Probate Judge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: Outstanding Franchise Lawyer, Franchise Times; Certificate of Distinction, Rhode Island Bar Association. Member: Rhode Island Bar Association; American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Probate; Franchise; Corporation; Banking; Business Law). Reported Cases: Smithfield Voters for Responsible Development, Inc. v. LaGreca, et al 755 A.2d 126 (R.I. Sup. Ct. 2000) Practice Areas: Franchising Law; Land Use Law; Zoning Law; Business Law; Real Estate; Probate Law;Moderator and Presenter 2013 Rhode Island Bar Association Understanding The Franchise Relationship;DD Independent Franchise Owners organization Hall of Fame, 2013.
PROJECTS: Fidelity Investments Regional Campus, Smithfield R.I, Crossings at Smithfield; Dejana Realty of Smithfield; Kirkbrae Country Club, land acquisition, development and permitting; Dunkin' Donuts Franchised locations, leasing, franchise, acquisitions and sales.
Practice Areas: Franchise Law,General Counsel Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners,Inc.,Business and Estate Law, Land Use , Trusts and Estates,Cororate Counsel to numerous corporations, board member, Past President of Kirkbrae Country Club,Inc., Former Trustee St. Phillips Church.
