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Providence Police Excessive Force Case Settles for $300,000 Following Summary Judgment Ruling
Following a rare summary judgment ruling on liability, Sinapi Law's client has settled his Section 1983 excessive force case against a Providence police officer for ...
Civil RightsLegal News
Sinapi Law Associates Wins $360,000 Federal Jury Verdict in Excessive Force Case Against Pawtucket Police Officer
A federal jury awarded our client $360,000 after finding a Pawtucket police officer liable for excessive force, assault, and battery in a 2019 on-duty incident.
Civil Rights
Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules RI Civil Rights Act Discrimination Claims Are Torts, Clearing Path for Sovereign Immunity Waiver
Sinapi Law has secured a landmark civil rights victory before the Rhode Island Supreme Court in Parente v. Lefebvre. The Court ruled that state discrimination ...
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Sinapi Law Associates Expands Trial Capabilities With Addition Of Chip Muller
Sinapi Law Associates expands its litigation practice with the addition of veteran trial attorney Chip Muller, strengthening the firm's employment law and civil rights capabilities ...
Civil Rights
Rhode Island Federal Court Rules Police Used Excessive Force in § 1983 Civil Rights Case
A Rhode Island federal court ruled that a Providence police officer used excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment, granting rare summary judgment for ...
Civil RightsEmployment Law
Recent Victories: Fighting for Justice in Employment and Civil Rights Cases
At Sinapi Law, we're committed to holding employers and government entities accountable. Our recent victories demonstrate our track record of securing meaningful results for our ...
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Sinapi Law Associates Recognized with Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms® for Employment Law and Civil Rights
Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. is proud to be recognized with a Regional Tier 1 ranking in Rhode Island in the 2026 Best Law Firms® for ...
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Sinapi Law Attorneys Recognized for Excellence in Employment and Civil Rights Law by Best Lawyers® 2026
Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. is proud to announce that four of our attorneys, Richard Sinapi, Danilo Borgas, Chloe Davis, and Joshua Xavier, have recently been ...
Employment Law
How to Request Reasonable Accommodation at Work in Massachusetts or Rhode Island
The process for requesting reasonable accommodation in Massachusetts or Rhode Island should be interactive and collaborative. Call a reasonable accommodation lawyer to learn more.
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