Author: Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman worked collaboratively with the Maryland Alliance of Public Charter Schools to secure a historic victory mandating equitable funding for its clients, Frederick Classical, Sabillasville Environmental School, Monocacy Valley Montessori and Carroll Creek Montessori, all public charter schools in…

Brown University is transferring 255 acres of land in Bristol, Rhode Island to a preservation trust set up by the Pokanoket Tribe. The transfer marks one of the nation’s biggest victories in attempts by Indigenous people to reclaim ancestral lands….

Barton Gilman LLP has received top rankings in eleven regional practice areas in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” publication by Best Lawyers®. The firm expanded its Tier 1 rankings this year with recognition in three new practice areas including Litigation…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce it has been selected to BridgeTower Media’s 2024 Best Places to Work: Law Firms list. The award honors law firms that prioritize their employees’ well-being and create a positive work environment. “The firm is…

Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has appointed Vincent J. Averaimo as a Fire Commissioner for the City of Milford, Connecticut. Averaimo’s appointment received unanimous approval from the City of Milford Board of Aldermen, and he was sworn in by City Clerk Peter…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce Shylah Luna has been nominated to the Massachusetts Bar Real Estate Law Section Council. As a section council member, Shylah will monitor and comment on legislation, litigation and real property practice trends affecting attorneys…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce Allison Geary has been named to the Board of Directors for the Defense Council of Rhode Island (DCRI). An association of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation, DCRI includes…

Paul T. O’Neill has been named to the 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement, for his legal work in the areas of…

Steven Gerber has been named to the 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement, for a twelfth consecutive year. The selection process combines…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce Vincent J. Averaimo has been named to the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers list for General Litigation for a third consecutive year. The Super Lawyers selection process combines independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, with…

Barton Gilman has been named a Best Women-Led Law Firm by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. The recognition celebrates the incredible contributions of Barton Gilman’s female-led firm and the ways in which the firm is helping women attorneys thrive professionally. “Barton…

Seven Barton Gilman attorneys have been named to the 2024 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process for Super…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Joy Topazian Moore has joined the firm’s Milford, CT office as a partner. Joy focuses her practice on real estate, finance and lending, business law, estate planning and probate of estates. “Joy brings…

Jason Morales named “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Health Care by Best Lawyers Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers in its U.S. offices have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Rui P. Alves has been named secretary/treasurer of the Rhode Island Inns of Court, for a one-year term for 2024-2025. The Edward P. Gallogly Family Law Inn of Court has brought lawyers and…

Barton Gilman is proud to announce that Shylah Luna was honored with the American Legal & Financial Network’s (ALFN) 2024 JPEG Picture the Future Award, which recognizes outstanding young professional executives and attorneys across the mortgage servicing industry. The Annual JPEG Picture…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Paul T. O’Neill is the 2024 recipient of the Eileen M. Ahearn Education Visionary Award for special education. The Center for Learner Equity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that students with disabilities…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Darlene Thebaud has been promoted to partner at Barton Gilman LLP. “Darlene is a seasoned litigator with an outstanding reputation in civil litigation with significant jury trial experience. We are delighted she has…