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Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that 15 lawyers in its U.S. offices have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and four attorneys were recognized in the 4th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to…

Derek Gillis, an appellate and complex litigation attorney at Barton Gilman, has been appointed to bar association leadership positions with the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association. Derek will serve as Co-Chair of the Supreme Court…

Twelve Barton Gilman attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Rhode Island Monthly 2023 Professional Excellence in the Law, a directory of leading Rhode Island attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. Those listed include: Stephen…

Certification recognizes firm’s commitment to track, measure and achieve diversity in leadership Barton Gilman is pleased to  announce that the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion has earned it Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status from…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Zachary K. Lyons has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Providence office. Lyons will chair the firm’s new immigration practice, which will provide dependable, top-quality legal representation to immigrants and…

Two Barton Gilman attorneys from the firm’s Philadelphia office have been named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. The selection process combines independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, with no more than five percent of each state’s attorneys named…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Kristina Hultman has been promoted to partnership at Barton Gilman LLP. “Kristina is an exceptional litigation attorney, and we are delighted she has become a partner in the firm,” said Co-Managing Partner, Angela…

Shylah Maloney has been named a “Phenom Under 40” by the CLM Alliance (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance). The award recognizes young legal professionals under 40 who are accomplished, innovative and outstandingly talented. Only five CLM member attorneys and five fellows…

Shylah Maloney has been named to the Pro Bono Honor Roll by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. This award is given to attorneys for exceptional pro bono service and who committed 50+ hours of pro bono work in 2021. Shylah…

Barton Gilman LLP has been selected to the 2023 “Best Law Firms” ranking by U.S. News and World Reports. The firm has received rankings in five regional practice areas – Tier 1 in Professional Malpractice Law Defense in Rhode Island,…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Timothy J. Groves and Andrew M. Lynch have been promoted to partnership at Barton Gilman LLP. “We are honored that Tim and Andrew have accepted our offer to become partners at Barton Gilman,”…

Seventeen Barton Gilman attorneys have been named to the 2022 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 Lawyers includes…

Team strengthens firm’s complex litigation, insurance defense, employment and education practices.

Barton Gilman announced today that the firm has expanded into New Jersey and enhanced its New York litigation practice with addition of partners Steven Gerber, Mary Pat Gallagher and Til Dallavalle and associate Gabrielle Tremont.

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that 14 lawyers in its U.S. offices have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including four who were recognized in the 3rd edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to…

The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS) has named Patricia A. Hennessy its Charter School Lawyer ‘Legacy’ Award recipient for devoting her career to advising and supporting clients in the charter school reform movement. Hennessy will be honored during…

Nine Barton Gilman attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Rhode Island Monthly 2022 Professional Excellence in the Law, a directory of leading Rhode Island attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. Those listed include: Stephen…

Angela L. Carr has been named Co-Managing Partner of Barton Gilman LLP, and succeeds her partner Frank Connor in overseeing business operations of the firm’s Providence office. Angela joins fellow co-managing partners Matthew R. Plain and Edward D. Shoulkin on…

Three Barton Gilman attorneys from the firm’s Philadelphia office have been named to the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists. The selection process combines independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, with no more than five percent of each…

Barton Gilman Co-Managing Partner Matthew R. Plain, a respected education, employment and litigation attorney, has been named a “Leader in the Law” by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. The award recognizes the current leaders of the Rhode Island bar. Plain will…