Partners James Ruggieri, Paul Callaghan, Stephen Cooney,  Peter Garvey, and  Brian Haynes and of Counsel Gerald DeMaria, were named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

In Rhode Island, James Ruggieri was recognized for Employment Law – Management, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Paul Callaghan was named for Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance. Peter Garvey was listed for Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. Stephen Cooney was named for defending Mass Tort Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability – Defendants, Personal Injury – Defendants, and Litigation – Insurance. Brian Haynes was listed for Insurance Law. Brian was previously listed in the Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch.  HCC’s of counsel, Gerald DeMaria,  was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Also notable is this is the 21st year Gerald DeMaria has been listed as a Best Lawyer and the 6th for James Ruggieri. 

Finally, The Best Lawyers in America® also honors attorneys for their accomplishments and professional excellence early in their careers. The “Ones to Watch” selected from HCC was associate, Adrianna Hughes. This is the third time Adrianna Hughes was recognized for Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers.

The Best Lawyers in America® is very selective and only features the top 6% of private practicing attorneys in the United States. These prestigious recognitions represent noteworthy accomplishments, and it is considered one of the leading peer-reviewed resources for choosing the finest legal talent. The selection process begins when lawyers are nominated for consideration. Those individuals who receive high peer reviews undergo an additional validation process. Only then can these attorneys be recognized by Best Lawyers.