Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC (
PLDW) proudly announces its 10th anniversary in business with sincere thanks to its clients and friends for their support and loyalty during the last decade. Founded in 2006, PLDW has become a highly respected law firm in this region with a business platform that is innovative and relies upon a team approach to problem solving.
“We are humbled by the support of our clients and very proud of what we have accomplished in a relatively short period of time. We welcomed the challenge in 2006, and from the early stages of our existence, recognized that innovation is a moving target in this profession,” said Gary R. Pannone, Managing Partner. “This business is all about people, and our lawyers and staff embrace team work. When everyone has a stake in our success, the ‘me’ factor is minimized and success through innovation and technology becomes possible.”
Over the years, PLDW has distinguished itself as one of the top-ranked law firms in the region and is annually selected as among the “Best Law Firms” in America by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. PLDW attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers as Best Lawyers in America© and Super Lawyers, a designation conferred upon no more than five percent of attorneys in each state. Many PLDW lawyers have been recognized by their peers and judges with the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, which is the highest level of achievement for professional skill and integrity.
“We encourage involvement in the community and are also very proud of our attorneys who have been acknowledged by professional and community organizations for their contributions,” said Attorney Pannone. Among those nonprofit groups include the American Cancer Society, Ocean State Aids Care, the Tomorrow Fund, the Providence Center, Oasis International, the Women’s Resource Center, and the American Bar Foundation. In addition, the firm has been honored for its community service by the Nickerson Community Center “Honor Our Veterans” campaign and as an awardee of a “Partner in Philanthropy” by United Way of Rhode Island, among others. PLDW is also one of the law firms that is part of the Roger Williams University School of Law Pro Bono Collaborative.
The principals in PLDW include business attorney and Managing Partner Gary R. Pannone, special masterships and government affairs attorney Matthew A. Lopes Jr., criminal defense attorney William P. Devereaux, municipal infrastructure lawyer Teno A. West, and civil litigator and employment attorney William E. O’Gara. All of the principals were formerly partners in an international law firm and collectively have more than 125 years of experience in the practice of law.
The firm grew from its original five lawyers in 2006 during the downturn of the nation’s economy and when the legal profession was undergoing transformative change with the emergence of online legal platforms. Today, it is a thriving business with 70 attorneys and professional staff and a geographical footprint that includes offices in Rhode Island, New York, Florida, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The firm represents high net worth individuals, privately held businesses, public companies and nonprofit organizations, including health care providers. Its team of attorneys has extensive experience in the practice areas of administrative law, business law, municipal infrastructure, special masterships, civil litigation including trust litigation, employment law, legislative strategies, real estate development and commercial lending, and estate planning.
As part of its anniversary celebration with the community, PLDW has created a multimedia “10
th Anniversary” web page that includes a PLDW team video and special edition e-magazine, along with client commendations of the firm’s decade of legal services. Please click
Celebrating 10 Years of Achievement to access the information.
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