Callaghan & Callaghan helped a client from Massachusetts purchase a beautiful second home in Newport, Rhode Island. Callaghan & Callaghan assisted client in all aspects of purchase and sale, title search/policy, and closing.
A husband called Callaghan & Callaghan after being charged with simple assault – domestic in Washington County. By working closely with client Callaghan & Callaghan devised a thoughtful alternative strategy to defend the client. Callaghan & Callaghan’s attorneys secured a dismissal of all charges. Client reunited with his wife, preserved employment, and all records of the arrest were expunged.
Recently Callaghan & Callaghan secured a favorable decision from the PUC in a dispute over water services. A local water authority attempted to impose an extremely expensive and, in our opinion, unnecessary regulation upon a commercial client.
Last fall Callaghan & Callaghan defended a client in a simple assault trial in Washington County. Based on the police reports and apparent lack of reliable evidence Callaghan & Callaghan requested a trial. At trial the testimony and the presentation of evidence resulted in a not guilty finding for our client.
A Callaghan & Callaghan client recently sought the ability to move out of state with two minor children. Relocation with children can be extremely difficult to obtain due to a high standard. After extensive negotiation, court dates, and mediation, the matter was successfully resolved on behalf of our client.
Callaghan & Callaghan recently helped a client negotiate favorable terms in a divorce. Through pre-trial negotiation with opposing counsel we were able to navigate potentially difficult situations for the benefit of our client. Issues included child custody, child support, mortgage refinancing, and pension distribution.
A single mother recently came to Callaghan & Callaghan seeking a modification of a Family Court order in an effort to help her children. After hearing the Family Court awarded our client all of her requests including a child support modification, visitation, and custody.
A Callaghan & Callaghan client recently was charged by a local police department with an alcohol related DUI charge. The reports showed that the client did not take the field sobriety tests. The town sought harsh sanctions despite an apparent lack of evidence. At trial the case was dismissed.
Through extensive pre-trial negotiation with the Attorney General we were able to secure a dismissal of a felony larceny charge for a client. By identify weaknesses in the case, as well as emphasizing our client’s clean criminal history we were able to secure a dismissal of all felony charges as pre-trial.
A disagreement between two parties resulted in criminal charges filed against our client. After pre-trial the matter was dismissed. Callaghan & Callaghan successfully argued that the town could not proceed with the case based on a constitutional issue.
Washington County McGrath Judicial Complex:
District Court & Superior Court Narragansett, South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Exeter, Charlestown, Richmond, Westerly, Hopkinton, Block Island, URI
Kent County – Noel Judicial Complex District Court & Superior Court
Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, West Greenwich
Newport County:
Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton
Providence County:
Providence, East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cranston, Barrington, Bristol, Scituate, Cumberland, Lincoln, Johnston, Woonsocket, Foster, Glocester