Hinckley Allen Receives Expanded Rankings in the 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation continues to recognize Hinckley Allen and its attorneys in its 2025 guide. The firm was ranked as “Highly Recommended” in Rhode Island and “Recommended” in New Hampshire, with expanded individual rankings in Massachusetts.

Newly ranked this year are Michelle R. Peirce and Seth M. Pasakarnis. Michelle earned the Litigation Star award in White Collar Crime, and Seth is recognized as a Future Star. In addition, Litigation Partners Gerald J. Petros, Michael J. Connolly, and Arnold Rosenblatt continue to achieve their rankings as Litigation Stars in the guide.

Michael J. Connolly, partner and co-chair of the White Collar & Government Enforcement group, has developed extensive experience representing clients in SEC and government investigations, False Claims Act prosecutions, and conducting large-scale internal investigations.

Seth M. Pasakarnis, partner in the Construction & Public Contracts group, focuses his practice on all aspects of the construction industry and advises clients on bidding issues, contract negotiation and drafting, payment issues, and more.

Michelle R. Peirce, partner and co-chair of the White Collar & Government Enforcement group, successfully represents clients in high-stakes criminal, civil, and enforcement litigation, including white-collar criminal investigations and indictments, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation.

Gerald J. Petros, partner, chair of the Litigation group, and Environmental practice lead, focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, energy-related matters, and environmental litigation.

Arnold Rosenblatt, partner in the Litigation group, successfully handles business disputes in state and federal courts, in regulatory settings, and in arbitration with over forty years as a trial lawyer.

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