The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island has established the Federal Court/Bar Access to Justice Initiative ("Initiative") to strengthen and expand legal support for self-represented civil litigants. Through this Initiative, the Court partners with both individual attorneys and participating law firms to provide high-quality pro bono representation to those who would otherwise navigate the federal court system alone.
By integrating law firms into the Court’s Pro Bono Panel for the first time, the initiative enhances the scope of available resources and reinforces the legal community’s shared commitment to ensuring fair and meaningful access to justice. The Court is grateful to the dedicated attorneys and firms who volunteer their time, expertise, and advocacy in support of this important mission.
Firms
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
DarrowEverett LLP
DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd.
Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP
Nixon Peabody
Pierce Atwood LLP
Rhode Island Center for Justice
Robinson+Cole
Sinapi Law Associates Ltd
Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP
Practitioners
Leah J. Boisclair (Law Office of Leah Boisclair)
Sonja L. Deyoe (Law Offices of Sonja L. Deyoe)
Stephen T. Fanning (Law Office of Stephen T. Fanning)
Carl H. Hurvich (Brooks Law)
Lauren Ianelli (Inman & Tourgee)
Lynette Labinger (Cooperating Counsel for the ACLU of RI)
Stacey P. Nakasian (Duffy & Sweeney)
David F. Spunzo (Law Office of David F. Spunzo)
George J. West (George J. West & Associates)
William Wray (Skadden, Arps, Meagher & Flom LLP)
Firms or attorneys seeking to join the Court’s Initiative should review the following documents before submitting an application to join:
Any questions about the Initiative can be directed to:
Barbara Hurst
Director of Pro Se Programs
U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
401-752-7200 (afternoons)
401-225-1604 (cell)