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Affiliate US Attorneys
 Richard
N. Sayer
As Estate Planning Department chair, Richard commits his practice to the
areas of estate and tax planning, wealth transfer and charitable and business planning.
As an advisor to nonprofit organizations and foundations, he counsels extensively
on charitable giving, capital development and grant making. As chair of the Business
Law Department, Richard applies his extensive knowledge by counseling clients on
issues ranging from routine corporate matters to complex issues facing commercial
business.
Areas of Law: Estate and Tax Planning, Charitable Giving, Business Succession Planning
and Business Law
 Peter Brent
Regan
As chair of the Litigation Department, Peter maintains an active and diverse civil
trial practice, representing clients across the country in cases involving commercial
litigation, personal injury and admiralty. In 1986, Peter became Rhode Island�s
youngest judge when he was appointed to the Probate Court. A former prosecutor,
he has taught at the Rhode Island State Police Academy and has written and lectured
on numerous trial issues.
Areas of Law: Civil and Criminal Litigation, Zoning, Personal Injury, Admiralty
 Mark
M. Thayer
Mark Thayer, Real Estate Department chair, has been representing buyers and sellers
of real estate for over 20 years. Mark focuses his practice on residential real
estate and representing condominium associations. A frequent lecturer on real estate,
condominium, timeshare and landlord/tenant law, Mark regularly advises clients on
the complex issues involved in buying, selling, leasing and financing real estate.
Areas of Law: Real Estate, Condominium, Timeshare and Homeowner Associations
 Francis J.
Flanagan
A former Navy JAG, Frank honed his trial skills in over 300 court martials involving
charges ranging from murder to espionage, and punishments including the death penalty.
In his civilian practice, Frank aggressively advocates on behalf of clients in Immigration
proceedings, divorce and criminal defense cases. Frank�s practice also includes
a record of success in business immigration and employment law issues.
Areas of Law: Immigration Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
 Michael J.
Robinson
Michael brings a wealth of experience to the Firm�s Litigation Department,
having acted as lead counsel in over 200 trials and hearings. Michael's practice
focuses on problem resolution and trial work in all areas of commercial and civil
litigation, criminal law, personal injury and family law. Michael graduated from
Providence College in 1994, cum laude, and Roger Williams University School of Law
in 1997. He developed his litigation skills during five years as a trial attorney
with the Rhode Island Public Defender's Office, before joining the Firm in 2003.
He is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations.
Areas of Law: Commercial & Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Law
 M. Elizabeth
Stachura
Beth�s practice focuses on employment and labor law and the representation
of private and public schools. She represents employers and employees on a wide
range of issues, including workplace discrimination and disability compliance, sexual
harassment, family and medical leave policies, employment contracts and handbooks
and wage and hour law compliance. Beth is an accomplished civil litigator with experience
in state and federal courts, and administrative agencies and is skilled at mediation
and arbitration. Beth received her Masters in Labor Relations and Human Resources
from the University of Rhode Island in the Spring of 2005. She is admitted to practice
in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Areas of Law: Employment and Labor Law, School Law and Immigration Law
 Ann F. Johnson
Ann is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts bars and concentrates her
practice in business law and securities, civil litigation and zoning. In the business
arena, Ann advises clients, including those in the technology industry, on start-ups,
organizing new ventures and obtaining capital financing.
Areas of Law: Business Law & Securities, Civil Litigation, Zoning
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