Your Trusted Law Firm In Rhode Island & Massachusetts
Founded in 2004 by seasoned attorneys Theodore Orson and Stephen M. Brusini, our legal team at Orson and Brusini Ltd. aims to provide high-quality, solution-based legal services to businesses, families and individuals throughout the region. The firm has grown to more than a dozen attorneys, whose experience and knowledge span numerous practice areas, including elder law, estate planning, environmental, insolvency, corporate, and real estate law and litigation.
Meet The Lawyers You Can Trust
Small and mid-size businesses rely on our team because we offer guidance that helps them respond to problems before those issues grow. Our attorneys work together so clients receive focused support during complex legal challenges. This teamwork allows clients to understand their options and choose the path that fits their goals.
Learn more about our attorneys by clicking any of the links below:
Theodore Orson
Ted concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and business insolvency. In his commercial litigation practice, Ted has represented all types of commercial parties, including shareholders/members of closely held companies in owner disputes, parties to contract disputes, eminent domain disputes, and large collection matters, among numerous others.
Stephen M. Brusini
Founding Shareholder
Steve co-founded the firm in 2004. He practices in the areas of corporate and business law, commercial transactions, business succession planning, and real estate, and serves as general counsel to a number of Rhode Island and regional entities
Giovanni La Terra Bellina
John advises clients on corporate, insolvency, land disputes, and environmental issues, with a focus in litigation before the Federal and State Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. John has also been appointed by the Court and sought after by parties to act as a mediator to resolve business disputes.
Lauren R. Frisch
Lauren is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Group, where her practice focuses on a broad range of business and transactional matters.
Ann Marie Maccarone
Ann Marie Maccarone is an accomplished attorney with expertise in Rhode Island and Massachusetts law, focusing on estate planning, probate and trust administration, tax planning, and elder law.
Anthony R. Mignanelli
Anthony R. Mignanelli is the Senior Counsel of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Department of Orson and Brusini, Ltd.
Catherine A. Shaghalian
Catherine is a trial attorney and litigator who focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation.
Christina M. Scola
Christina’s practice area is primarily in the field of trusts and estates. She works with high-net-worth clients to determine what plans are best for them and their family.
Harmony Conti Bodurtha
Harmony is a litigator who focuses her practice on receivership, insolvency, business and commercial litigation.
Julia Crisfield
Julia primarily practices estate planning, and she enjoys getting to know her clients in order to develop the best plan to achieve their goals.
Keith B. Kyle
Keith brings over 38 years of civil litigation and trial experience to the firm. He has argued many cases before the R.I.
Michael P. Donegan
Attorney
Mike oversees the firm’s Environmental Practice Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the area of environmental law and is recognized by Martindale Hubble as a Preeminent Attorney in his field.
Richard J. Petrucci, Jr.
Attorney
Rick practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, tax planning, business succession planning, charitable giving planning, asset protection planning, elder law and special needs planning.
Shaun Hogan
Shaun advises clients on a variety of litigation matters including contract disputes, commercial litigation, maritime law, aviation law, and professional negligence.
Theodore Orson
Founding Partner
Ted concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and business insolvency
Stephen M. Brusini
Founding Partner
Steve co-founded the firm in 2004. He practices in the areas of corporate and business law, commercial transactions, business succession planning, and real estate, and serves as general counsel to a number of Rhode Island and regional entities
Giovanni La Terra Bellina
John advises clients on corporate, insolvency, land disputes, and environmental issues, with a focus in litigation before the Federal and State Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Lauren R. Frisch
Lauren is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Group, where her practice focuses on a broad range of business and transactional matters.
Ann Marie Maccarone
Ann Marie Maccarone is an accomplished attorney with expertise in Rhode Island and Massachusetts law, focusing on estate planning, probate and trust administration, tax planning, and elder law.
Anthony R. Mignanelli
Anthony R. Mignanelli is the Senior Counsel of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Department of Orson and Brusini, Ltd.
Catherine A. Shaghalian
Catherine is a trial attorney and litigator who focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation.
Christina M. Scola
Christina’s practice area is primarily in the field of trusts and estates. She works with high-net-worth clients to determine what plans are best for them and their family.
Harmony Conti Bodurtha
Harmony is a litigator who focuses her practice on receivership, insolvency, business and commercial litigation.
Julia Crisfield
Julia primarily practices estate planning, and she enjoys getting to know her clients in order to develop the best plan to achieve their goals.
Keith B. Kyle
Keith brings over 38 years of civil litigation and trial experience to the firm. He has argued many cases before the R.I.
Michael P. Donegan
Attorney
Mike oversees the firm’s Environmental Practice Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the area of environmental law and is recognized by Martindale Hubble as a Preeminent Attorney in his field.
Richard J. Petrucci, Jr.
Attorney
Rick practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, tax planning, business succession planning, charitable giving planning, asset protection planning, elder law and special needs planning.
Shaun Hogan
Shaun advises clients on a variety of litigation matters including contract disputes, commercial litigation, maritime law, aviation law, and professional negligence.
Experienced Counselors For Crucial Legal Issues
Our firm’s vision is to empower small and mid-sized businesses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts to grow and thrive, knowing they have a committed team of attorneys supporting them every step of the way. We want to establish O&B as trusted counsel in all types of business law matters to allow business owners to relax and focus on doing what they do best.
That’s why we handle important cases such as:
- Insolvency and shareholder disputes
- Litigation
- Environmental law
- Business succession planning
- Wills
- Trusts
These issues often arise during stressful moments. Our attorneys explain each step and help clients understand how the law applies to their situation so they can make informed choices with clarity.
Need Clear Legal Guidance? Give Us A Call.
If you have legal concerns in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, call O&B at 401-283-7994 or send a message through our online form to schedule a consultation. Speaking with a skilled attorney is the best way to understand how the law applies to your situation and what steps may protect your interests.