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Barton Gilman LLP is different from the inside out, and that equates to value-laden service for our clients. Why is this important?

Barton Gilman's core philosophy is that all clients are clients of the firm, not individual attorneys. Because this business model yields tremendous benefits for our clients. Unlike so many law firms, our lawyers do not “claim” clients individually. Rather, as a firm, we scrupulously match the right attorneys with the right clients based on the client’s needs, the attorney’s level of experience, and our collective commitment to deliver efficient and effective solutions to each legal problem we confront. Our clients can rest assured that they will work with those attorneys best-suited to handle their cases. Another key facet of our client service model is that clients get hands-on partners and associates to work directly on their matters. Clients always know that they can reach us and get answers without delay. Barton Gilman attorneys genuinely collaborate with each other to share resources and talent to best serve clients. Our lawyers truly work as a team, and our entire team of attorneys has the depth of skills and experience to help you solve your litigation challenges. This allows us to deftly handle cases and deliver the kind of value clients expect and deserve. Barton Gilman is also different from the inside out in another extremely important way. Unlike other law firms, our firm management is open to all of our attorneys. This internal transparency assures that all of our attorneys are business savvy – just what businesses want and need from their lawyers when their individual or company’s interests are at stake. Clients benefit from each of our lawyers’ understanding of the practicalities of running a business, and that’s what our team delivers to you.

09/25/2026

What happens in the first six months of a personal injury case can shape the strategy, cost, and potential outcome for years to come. In our latest blog post, Darlene Thebaud explains how early case evaluation can help defense counsel identify the facts that drive exposure, focus litigation resources, and make more informed decisions about settlement and trial strategy.

Read Darlene’s full article to learn why early evaluation is more than an initial claim review and how it can shape the defense of a high-exposure case: https://www.bglaw.com/blog-post/early-case-evaluation-managing-risk-in-personal-injury-defense-litigation

09/21/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Jordan Carvalho to the firm.

Jordan focuses his practice on litigation, including medical malpractice, and brings experience in legal research, case analysis and a range of litigation matters. Before joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court. During law school, he gained experience in employment and personal injury matters at a Rhode Island law firm and in criminal matters with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General.

Learn more about Jordan: https://www.bglaw.com/team/jordan-carvalho

09/18/2026

Vincent J. Averaimo has been named to the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers list for General Litigation, marking his fifth consecutive year receiving this recognition.

Vin represents individuals, businesses, and corporations in state and federal courts across a broad range of matters, including general civil litigation, probate administration and disputes, creditor’s rights and default services, commercial and residential real estate transactions and litigation, title matters, and tort and premises liability claims.

Learn more: https://www.bglaw.com/press-release/vincent-j-averaimo-named-to-2026-connecticut-super-lawyers-list-for-fifth-consecutive-year

09/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Pamela Slater Gilman, Kevin Hensley, Richard Quinby, and Edward Shoulkin on being named to the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list—and ‍Derek Gillis and Natalie Newsom Sullivan on being named 2026 Rising Stars!

Selected for their professional excellence and peer recognition across a range of practice areas, they continue to bring deep experience, legal insight, and dedication to their practices and the clients they serve.

🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio!

09/14/2026

Matt Plain brings a diverse legal background to his work at Barton Gilman with a practice focused on education law, labor and employment, public agency, regulatory compliance, workplace and school investigations, professional and general liability, contracts, and administrative law.

Matt works extensively with schools, nonprofits, and public agencies, advising clients on the legal issues that affect their organizations and the people they serve. He represents clients before state administrative agencies as well as state and federal courts and serves as general counsel to several nonprofit organizations.

With a significant portion of his practice devoted to education law, Matt draws on his experience as a former public school teacher to bring a firsthand perspective to his work. He advises charter public schools, traditional public schools, and private and independent schools on special education, student and staff discipline, employment matters, open government, contracts, government relations and constitutional issues.

Learn more about Matt and his practice at the link in our bio!

09/10/2026

What does it really take to build a career in law?

On October 7, Barton Gilman attorneys Sally McDonald, Justin Shay and Paige Macnie will join Judge DeCarvalho, Associate Judge on the Rhode Island District Court, as panelists for the Rhode Island Bar Association’s New Member Reception CLE, “Charting Your Course: What Nobody Tells New Attorneys.”

The panel will offer a candid conversation about building credibility early in practice, navigating challenging opposing counsel, learning from courtroom mistakes, and the role of mentorship. Panelists will also explore how a strong sense of belonging in the profession, particularly for attorneys with different backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences, can shape the course of a lasting legal career.

The CLE will be followed by a reception featuring complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, professional headshots, lawn games, networking and giveaways.

Register for the free event: https://shorturl.at/EFwVh

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Rui Alves on his appointment as President of the Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court.

The Inn brings together members of the legal community committed to professionalism, ethics, civility and excellence in the practice of law. In his new role, Rui will help lead the organization and its efforts to strengthen the legal profession in Rhode Island.

Learn more about Rui and his work in family law, criminal defense and government affairs: https://www.bglaw.com/team/rui-p-alves

09/03/2026

Greg Hoffman represents clients throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts in family law, probate and fiduciary litigation, and trust and estate matters.

With a diverse practice spanning complex family disputes, estate and trust controversies, guardianships, fiduciary matters, and estate planning, Greg takes a comprehensive approach to helping individuals and families navigate complicated legal issues. He also represents clients in personal injury, contractual disputes, and business and family succession matters.

Learn more about Greg and his practice: : https://www.bglaw.com/team/gregory-n-hoffman

08/31/2026

Barton Gilman has been recognized by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly in its 2026 “In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms” list, which highlights firms that have been in practice for 25 years or longer and have continued to evolve while maintaining a commitment to client service.

For more than 31 years, Barton Gilman has served clients throughout the Northeast, growing from its original Providence and Boston offices to six offices across the region. The publication highlighted the firm’s collaborative culture, transparency, commitment to client service and continued investment in its people, technology and communities.

Read the full recognition: https://www.bglaw.com/media/barton-gilman-recognized-by-rhode-island-lawyers-weekly-for-more-than-three-decades-of-service-to-clients-across-the-northeast

08/27/2026

What evidence is required to establish constructive notice of a hazardous condition? Learn how Barton Gilman partner Darlene Thebaud successfully defended a commercial retail client against a slip-and-fall claim, with the court finding the record insufficient to establish constructive notice: https://www.bglaw.com/press-release/barton-gilman-secures-summary-judgment-for-commercial-retail-store-in-slip-and-fall-case

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