Blish & Cavanagh LLP

Blish & Cavanagh LLP One of the region's premier litigation firms. Put Blish & Cavanagh LLP on your side. Contact our firm to schedule a consultation with an attorney.

PROVEN RHODE ISLAND ATTORNEYS IN AND OUT OF THE COURTROOM

Blish & Cavanagh, LLP was founded in 1986 as a boutique litigation firm, taking cases to trial on behalf of individuals and businesses in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Today, we continue to build on our reputation as a premier litigation firm, adding experienced attorneys capable of providing unparalleled client service in a wide

variety of practice areas. LEADING ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES

Our team of experienced lawyers has successfully handled cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts, and focuses on areas such as Commercial Litigation, Business Law, Personal Injury, Land Use & Zoning, Estate Planning, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Municipal Law and Employment Law. We also serve as local counsel for business entities throughout the United States who are involved in litigation in State and Federal courts in Rhode Island. THE REPRESENTATION YOU NEED AND THE CONVENIENCE YOU DESIRE

We are conveniently located in downtown Providence, near the train station and in close proximity to all of the state and federal courts. Our office is handicapped-accessible, and we can validate Convention Center parking for our clients. PUT BLISH & CAVANAGH, LLP ON YOUR SIDE

Our firm represents clients in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, and we possess the experience, expertise and resources to meet your needs.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Blish & Cavanagh🇺🇸

New evidence can change a legal outcome.
09/03/2026

New evidence can change a legal outcome.

Insights to the De Novo appeal process.

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that Scott T. Spear has been selected by his peers for in...
08/20/2026

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that Scott T. Spear has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law.

Best Lawyers, established in 1983, is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers ratings are based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of attorneys cast more than two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph V. Cavanagh, III has been selected by his pee...
08/20/2026

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph V. Cavanagh, III has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate.

Attorney Cavanagh also received recognition from Best Lawyers as the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Litigation – Real Estate in the Providence, Rhode Island area. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year” making this accolade particularly significant.

Best Lawyers, established in 1983, is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers ratings are based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of attorneys cast more than two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that William R. Landry has been selected by his peers for...
08/20/2026

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that William R. Landry has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use & Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate.

Best Lawyers, established in 1983, is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers ratings are based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of attorneys cast more than two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that it’s Managing Partner, Joseph V. Cavanagh, Jr. has b...
08/20/2026

August 20, 2026 – Blish & Cavanagh, LLP is pleased to announce that it’s Managing Partner, Joseph V. Cavanagh, Jr. has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Antitrust Law, Bet-the Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Media Law, and Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants & Plaintiffs).

Best Lawyers, established in 1983, is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers ratings are based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of attorneys cast more than two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

Preparing for a business succession? Learn how to protect your company by keeping your top talent in place.
08/07/2026

Preparing for a business succession? Learn how to protect your company by keeping your top talent in place.

Protect your key personnel.

A clear plan helps both sides move forward, while a strong severance agreement reduces risk and the chance of future leg...
07/14/2026

A clear plan helps both sides move forward, while a strong severance agreement reduces risk and the chance of future legal disputes.

How to create a clean break.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Blish & Cavanagh🎇🇺🇸🎆

False accusations spread faster than ever in the digital age. A single fake review can drive customers away for good.
06/16/2026

False accusations spread faster than ever in the digital age. A single fake review can drive customers away for good.

Do rumors count as false statements?

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30 Exchange Terrace, Suite 3
Providence, RI
02903

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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