Michael F. "Mike" Sweeney

Erin is co-chair of the firm’s Construction & Public Contracts Practice Group, with more than fifteen years of experience. Her practice includes advising and representing clients in complex commercial and construction disputes, including all aspects of the construction process, government contracts claims, surety law, and insurance disputes. She represents clients before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, su...

Nicole Benjamin is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer who represents public and private companies in complex disputes and high-stakes litigation across the country. She has successfully tried cases to verdict in Rhode Island state and federal court and argued appeals before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and other federal courts of appeals. Nicole draws on her experience as lead law clerk to then-Chief Justice Frank J. William...

Mark H. Grimm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark H. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Mark H. Grimm since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark H. Grimm is held by other lawyers.

Bio Kelley Morris Salvatore is a Partner in DarrowEverett’s Land Use, Business Litigation and Energy & Infrastructure Practice Groups with over 25 years of experience. She concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law and administrative appeals. Kelley focuses mainly on land use and development and assists clients with all municipal and state-related matters, including tax appeals, tax stabilization agreements, environmental, building code, and liquor and other licensing m...

Chris Whitney has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial litigation attorney, with extensive trial experience, jury and non-jury, in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He has also successfully mediated and arbitrated countless disputes. Cases he has handled include bankruptcy and state receivership actions, insurance coverage disputes, corporate divorce/shareholder litigation, partnership disputes, class actions, real estate title disputes, products liab...

Kurt A. Rocha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kurt A. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Kurt A. Rocha since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kurt A. Rocha is held by other lawyers.

Andrew O. Resmini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew O. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew O. Resmini since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew O. Resmini is held by other lawyers.

Robert P. Brooks is the firm’s Managing Partner as well as a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group . He represents management in all facets of labor relations and employment law in the public and private sectors. Bob’s years of experience benefit the employers he represents. Bob routinely handles complex labor matters, including successfully representing employers in collective bargaining negotiations across a wide range of industries. Bob is also experienced in ...

Bio Nicholas J. Hemond is a Practice Leader in DarrowEverett’s Litigation, Land Use, and Government Affairs Practice Groups. He concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation and government affairs where he regularly represents clients in civil, criminal defense, and family court matters. Nick has extensive experience in representing clients at administrative appeals, in administrative investigations and in commercial licensing matters. He is experienced in all levels of appellate...

Katharine Kohm focuses her practice on business dispute resolution and construction law. In her construction practice, Katie has represented owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in state and federal courts and at arbitration and mediation proceedings throughout New England. In that capacity, Katie has provided advocacy to assert and defend claims involving bid protests, breaches of contract, change orders, cardinal change, default, defective work, delay, desig...