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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED The quality of legal services and the quality of our lawyers at AP&S has resulted in numerous national recognitions.

Global Law Firm Network
Adler Pollock & Sheehan has been selected to be the Rhode Island member of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group, an organization of independent law firms in every capital city and commercial center in the United States and abroad. This is a significant distinction for AP&S, since membership is by invitation only to firms who have demonstrated the highest quality service and industry leadership. This strategic relationship allows AP&S to call upon resources all over the world to service our clients to the utmost expectation.

Media Recognition

  • Named by Corporate Board Member magazine as one of the top corporate law firms based on a survey of directors of publicly traded U.S. corporations.

  • Making an elite list of 600 firms nationwide, AP&S was recognized by corporate counsel from America's largest companies for high quality and cost effectiveness in a survey conducted by American Lawyer Magazine. Also noted for its Litigation practice and environmental practice, AP&S was one of only six firms mentioned in New England.

  • Several media outlets have quoted or featured AP&S attorneys, such as Lawyers Weekly USA, The National Law Journal, Newsweek, The ABA Journal, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The Rhode Island Law Tribune, The Providence Journal, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, Providence Business News, Boston Herald, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and The New England Real Estate Journal. Television programs, including 48 Hours and segments of national news broadcasts, have included AP&S attorneys as well.
Martindale-Hubbell
AP&S and its attorneys have been reviewed by Martindale Hubbell, the worldwide authoritative resource about the legal profession and facilitator of a peer review process that rates lawyers. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories -- legal ability and general ethical standards. This unbiased review is a reflection of having achieved the highest levels of professional skill and integrity. AP&S is an AV rated firm.
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The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace (The Red Book)
This leading bond contact resource directory lists several AP&S attorneys who have demonstrated expertise in advising the municipal bond industry.

Best Lawyers in America
Based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, Best Lawyers is widely regarded to be the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The following attorneys from AP&S have been selected for inclusion in the most recent edition of Best Lawyers in America 2006-2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).

Joseph Avanzato Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law
Richard R. Beretta Administrative Law
Governmental Relations Law
Robert P. Brooks Labor and Employment Law
John F. Corrigan Corporate Law (10 years)
International Trade and Finance Law
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Paul V. Curcio Alternative Dispute Resolution
Product Liability Litigation
Mark O. Denehy Business Litigation
Sarah T. Dowling Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Dennis H. Esposito Environmental Law
Michael Grace Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
Stanley J. Kanter Real Estate Law
Peter Lawson Kennedy Alternative Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
John F.X. Lawler Personal Injury Litigation
E. Hans Lundsten Tax Law
Elizabeth M. Noonan Land Use and Zoning Law
Patricia K. Rocha Health Care Law
Commercial Litigation
White-Collar Criminal Defense
Robert I. Stolzman Real Estate Law
John A. Tarantino Appellate Law
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Mass Tort Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
Product Liability Litigation
White-Collar Criminal Defense
David A. Wollin Commerical Litigation
Product Liability Litigation
Chambers & Partners USA Directory of Business Lawyers
Selected by clients and peers as “Leaders in their Field,” several AP&S attorneys are included in the most recent edition of Chambers & Partners USA Directory 2006. Attorneys are ranked on qualities which include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.
Robert P. Brooks Employment
Joseph R. DiStefano Real Estate
Elizabeth McDonough Noonan Real Estate
Patricia K. Rocha Litigation: General Commercial
Robert I. Stolzman Real Estate
John A. Tarantino Litigation: General Commercial
David A. Wollin Litigation: General Commercial

Professional Organizations
The experience, demonstrated skills, and high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct has resulted in several of the firm’s attorneys being elected to such prestigious national and international organizations such as the American Trial Lawyers Association, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Real Estate Attorneys, American College of Construction Attorneys and International Association of Defense Council.