Legal Experience Across a Range of Matters
Bianchi Brouillard Sousa & O'Connell, P.C. represents clients across a diverse range of legal matters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Whether you are facing the consequences of a serious injury, a workplace issue, a business dispute, or complex litigation, our attorneys work closely with you to understand your circumstances and your goals.
Our collaborative approach draws on the experience of attorneys across the firm, allowing us to provide thoughtful, strategic representation tailored to each client and each matter.
Our Practice Areas
Explore our areas of practice to learn more about how our attorneys can help.
Personal Injury
A serious injury can affect nearly every part of your life. We represent individuals and families in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, slip-and-fall accidents, product liability, and other injuries caused by negligence. Our attorneys carefully prepare each case while pursuing the compensation our clients deserve.
Medical Malpractice
Patients trust doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals to provide competent care. When that care falls below accepted standards, the consequences can be life-changing. We represent individuals and families in medical malpractice matters involving preventable injury or death, working closely with qualified medical experts to carefully investigate and evaluate each case.
Civil Rights & Police Brutality
We represent individuals whose civil rights have been violated, including victims of police brutality, excessive force, and police misconduct. Our attorneys advocate for clients whose constitutional or statutory rights have been infringed and pursue these matters in state and federal courts throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Workers' Compensation
A workplace injury or job-related illness can affect your health, income, and future. We help injured workers navigate the workers' compensation system and pursue benefits that may include lost wages, medical expenses, compensation for scarring or loss of use, and vocational rehabilitation for permanent disabilities.
Business Law & Commercial Litigation
We represent small and medium-sized businesses through every stage of their operations, from formation and day-to-day legal matters to commercial transactions and disputes. Our attorneys assist with business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, shareholder disputes, succession planning, and commercial litigation while working closely with clients to understand their goals.
Construction & Contractor Law
We represent property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in residential and commercial construction matters. Our attorneys handle construction disputes throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including homeowner claims, insurance and subrogation disputes, workplace safety issues, premises liability claims, and other conflicts arising from construction projects.
Employment Law & Litigation
We represent both employers and employees in matters involving workplace harassment, discrimination, disability rights, and wrongful termination. Our attorneys also assist with employment-related documents and agreements, including employee handbooks, employment and consulting contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and severance agreements.
Complex Civil Litigation
Our attorneys handle complex litigation and appeals in state and federal courts throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our experience includes insurance defense and coverage disputes, real estate litigation, premises liability matters, business tort claims, and construction-related claims. When specialized knowledge is required, we work with qualified experts across a range of disciplines.
Not Sure Where Your Matter Fits?
Legal issues don't always fall neatly into a single category. If you're unsure which practice area applies to your situation, our attorneys can help you understand your options and determine the right next step.