Overview

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) is a leading, full service law firm that is committed to bringing entrepreneurial business principles to the practice of law. The firm’s success is rooted in its innovative, cutting edge approach to modern legal representation by a team of talented attorneys with deep legal knowledge in multiple disciplines and industries. Founded in 2006, the firm is built on the core values of client respect, responsiveness, superior service and teamwork that has resulted in long-lasting relationships with clients.

Many of our attorneys are trained in multiple disciplines and have been recognized by their peers as Best Lawyers in America® in their disciplines and are distinguished as AV Preeminent attorneys from Martindale Hubbell – the highest rating based on both legal ability and professional ethics. Our team approach, extensive knowledge and depth of experience enables our attorneys to identify the core issues in client matters and effectively apply the right resources to resolve issues. The firm's primary practice areas include banking and creditor's rights, business law, nonprofit law, health care law, government relations and legislative strategies, employment law, cyber law, special masterships, criminal defense, alternative dispute resolution and mediation services, estate planning and administration and probate and trust litigation, tax law, municipal law and real estate development and commercial lending.

PLDO’s Rhode Island office is located at Northwoods Office Park, 1301 Atwood Avenue, Suite 215 N, Johnston, RI. Other office locations include: Peninsula Plaza, 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 260, Boca Raton, FL; and One Boston Place, Suite 2600, Boston, MA. For more information, call toll free at 866-353-3310 or visit www.pldolaw.com.

Founded:
2006
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Practice Areas:
56
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
13

Rankings

Regional

Boston

Tier
3
Boston
Health Care Law

Rhode Island

Tier
1
Rhode Island
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Government Relations Practice
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Labor Law - Management

Firm Leadership

Gary R. Pannone
Managing Principal
Matthew A. Lopes, Jr.
Principal
William E. O'Gara
Principal
William P. Devereaux
Principal

Rankings

Regional

Boston

Tier
3
Boston
Health Care Law

Rhode Island

Tier
1
Rhode Island
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Government Relations Practice
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Corporate Compliance Law
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Corporate Governance Law
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Health Care Law
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Rhode Island
Privacy and Data Security Law
Tier
3
Rhode Island
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
Rhode Island
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
3
Rhode Island
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
3
Rhode Island
Mediation
Tier
3
Rhode Island
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Practice Areas

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 21 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Cannabis Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Closely-Held Businesses
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Cyber Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Businesses
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mediation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Military Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Native American Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Social And Digital Media Law
  • Special Masterships in Prison Monitoring
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC proudly has 13 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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November 3, 2022
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Named a 2023 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Read Article Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Named a 2023 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
October 12, 2022
PLDO Attorneys Named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Read Article PLDO Attorneys Named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 3, 2022
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Principal Matthew A. Lopes Jr. Honored with Justice Assistance’s 2022 Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award
Read Article Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Principal Matthew A. Lopes Jr. Honored with Justice Assistance’s 2022 Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award
August 18, 2022
PLDO Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 – William E. O’Gara Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in his Practice Area
Read Article PLDO Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 – William E. O’Gara Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in his Practice Area
June 1, 2022
PLDO Attorneys Honored with 2022 “Professional Excellence in Law” Awards by Rhode Island Monthly
Read Article PLDO Attorneys Honored with 2022 “Professional Excellence in Law” Awards by Rhode Island Monthly
March 30, 2022
PLDO Partner Gene M. Carlino Elected as an ACTEC Fellow
Read Article PLDO Partner Gene M. Carlino Elected as an ACTEC Fellow
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Awards

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Offices & Contacts

Johnston, RI
Northwoods Office Park, Suite 215-N
1301 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
United States
Boca Raton, FL
Peninsula Plaza, Suite 260
2424 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
United States
Boston, MA
One Boston Place, Suite 2600
201 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
United States
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