Attorneys

René is an experienced civil litigator who represents individuals and corporate clients in a broad array of matters, including disputes involving contracts, real estate, construction, employment, insurance, trademark infringement, trusts and estates, and product liability. 

Honors

• Providence Business News 2018 40 Under Forty Honoree

Representative Cases

• Obtained favorable settlement for entertainment club owner in a trademark dispute over the club's logo.
• Obtained favorable settlement for a business in a case concerning violation of the Massachusetts Sales Representative Act for unpaid sales commissions.
• Achieved a favorable settlement in a class action lawsuit against a credit union alleging violations of UCC pre and post repossession notice requirements.
• Defended contractor accused of negligence in the installation of a residential roof.
• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of contractor in breach of contract claim and enforcement of mechanic’s lien and recovered funds from condominium owner.
• Achieved favorable settlement for home improvement company accused of violations of the Massachusetts Do Not Call Statute.
• Obtained dismissal of financial institution accused of violations in the development and construction of condominium units.
• Obtained judgment in favor of business owner accused of violations of the Massachusetts Wage and Hour Law.
• Advised corporation in the termination of sales and distribution agreement.
• Obtained favorable settlements for patients who suffered injuries related to the Composix Kugel Mesh hernia repair patch in state and federal court in Rhode Island.
• Achieved a favorable settlement on behalf of a national roofing company in a matter concerning negligent installation of commercial roof that involves complex issues regarding building code violations and mandatory flood upgrades.
• Represented a bank in an insurance coverage dispute concerning a standard mortgagee clause in a maritime case.

• Residential homebuyer in a dispute against seller and real estate agent after fraudulent misrepresentations were made during purchase of home.
• Educational institute in a matter alleging violations of the Rhode Island Equal Pay Act, Civil Rights Acts and Whistleblowers’ Protection Act.
• Business owner in a case concerning allegations of defamation, commercial disparagement, tortious interference with contractual relations and invasion of privacy.
• Automobile dealership in a civil investigation brought by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
• Business owner in an insurance coverage dispute in a matter concerning a broken water main in Boston.
• Business owner in a case alleging trademark infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information.
• Bank in a class action lawsuit alleging notice violations committed during vehicle repossession.
• Employer in a case alleging sexual harassment and violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act.

Professional Affiliations

• Massachusetts Bar Association
• New Bedford Bar Association
• Rhode Island Bar Association
• Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association
  • Member, Community Engagement Committee
•  South Coast Business Alliance Member

Community Activities

• Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
  • Member, Board of Directors
  • Chair, Board of Development Committee
  • Member, Fundraising and Events Committee
• New Bedford Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
• Southcoast Young Professional Network
  • Member
• Reach Out and Read
  • Volunteer
• Weweantic Neighborhood Association, Wareham
  • Lukey Park Rehabilitation Project - Obtained $175,000 in Community Preservation Funds to rehabilitate 4-acre site into a multi-use community park.