Hinckley Allen’s Litigation & Investigations Practice Group’s seasoned trial attorneys, including former federal prosecutors, stand out as a powerhouse of legal talent. Our accomplished litigators have a track record of success, garnering many accolades and recognitions over the years. Renowned and respected as some of the most effective and successful attorneys in the Northeast and across the country, our litigators routinely appear in courts in all 50 states, advocating on behalf of a diverse clientele that includes corporations, individuals, insurers, nonprofits, and government entities. Our wide-ranging expertise ensures that no matter the complexity of your legal challenge, we have the skill and experience to represent your interests effectively.
Practices
Avoid Costly Proceedings—Win Critical Actions.
We focus on your unique legal needs to create a winning strategy, prioritizing your interests and utilizing an array of solutions to resolve disputes, including arbitration and mediation, and when appropriate, engaging in assertive courtroom battles. You can trust that our representation is characterized by unwavering dedication. Our engagements are characterized by rigor, strategy, and a relentless pursuit of your objectives.
Case Studies
Hinckley Allen Successfully Enforces Non-Compete to Prevent Former Employee from Soliciting Customers
Hinckley Allen attorneys successfully represented a Rhode Island pest-control company (the “Company”) in its efforts to enforce a noncompetition agreement and prevent a former employee from soliciting and/or performing services for the Company’s prio…
Hinckley Allen Secures Landmark Summary Judgment Decision for a Construction Client in $100M+ Litigation Battle
In September 2023, Hinckley Allen achieved a monumental victory in securing summary judgment on behalf of a national privately-held construction client (“Contractor”). This triumph was secured on a complex infrastructure project (“Project”) in Miam…
Newsroom
Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule Prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements
April 24, 2024On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved and issued a final rule effectively banning non-compete agreements nationwide (the “Final Rule”). As a result of a 3-to-2 vote, the FTC found that non-compete clauses are an unfair me…
The Next Big Area of Environmental Regulation: PFAS & the Evolving Federal Regulations
April 23, 2024This is Part II of a three part series. Check out Part I, where our attorneys explain what PFAS is, and stay tuned for Part III, where our attorneys delve further into certain state regulations on PFAS.On April 19, 2024, the EPA finalized a rule listing …
Honoring Courage: The Malcolm Farmer III Diversity Scholarship — A Tribute to Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion
March 28, 2024The renaming of Hinckley Allen's Diversity Scholarship to the Malcolm Farmer III Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship is a poignant tribute to Malcolm Farmer III's tireless efforts in advancing racial justice throughout his life. This scholarship n…
Hinckley Allen Names RISE as 2024 Social Justice Partner
March 27, 2024Hinckley Allen proudly announces Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education (RISE) as the recipient of its 2024 Social Justice Partner grant from the Social Justice Fund. This marks the firm's second Partnership Program, aimed at providing financial as well as n…
Hinckley Allen to present at Three I’s: IACUCs, IBCs & IRBs, Biosecurity and Research Integrity
May 3, 2024Two prominent members of Hinckley Allen’s Research Integrity & Compliance group Elizabeth J. McEvoy and Julianna Malogolowkin will be speaking at the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research’s IACUCs, IBCs & IRBs, Biosecurity and Research Int…