Northeastern University School of Law J.D., 1989Tufts University D.M.D., 1986College of Holy Cross A.B., 1982
Social/Volunteer Organizations
Board member, Bradley Hospital Foundation.Former chairman, Gateway Healthcare Foundation, a network of community-based mental-health and child-services providers.Board member, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.Director, Trinity Repertory Company.Former member, Governing Council, YMCA of Pawtucket.Former chairman, Diocese of Providence School Board.Former board member, American Heart Association.Member of numerous committees for specific fundraising events for a variety of charities.
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Richard has broad experience in litigation matters where he defends insured and self-insured clients in health care litigation, construction accidents, professional liability, product liability, premises liability, transportation, corrections and community association actions, in addition to director and officer liability matters. He also represents fidelity and surety companies in the litigation of fiduciaryinventory loss and construction disputes.BRBRHis considerable energy experience includes representing domestic and foreign energy companies in developing New England generation facilities. He served as lead counsel in the siting of Rhode Island’s largest electric generation plant.
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