Recent Success

The matters listed below are just a small sample of Callaghan & Callaghan’s recent success.

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All 35 /Criminal Defense 17 /Family Law 5 /Personal Injury 2 /Probate and Wills 1 /Real Estate Law 10 /Uncategorized 0 /Workers Compensation 1

Personal Injury and Workers Compensation

A long standing Callaghan & Callaghan client suffered personal injuries as the result of a car accident in Warwick. After successfully resolving the Workers Compensation claim, Callaghan & Callaghan filed suit for pain and suffering in the auto accident. The additional claim resulted in a significant payout for our client.
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Dismissal – Domestic Simple Assault – Washington County – October 2015

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.
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Probate Court

An out of state Callaghan & Callaghan client contacted the firm regarding a very unique probate issue. Our attorneys analyzed the claim and filed a petition in a local probate court to preserve and protect our clients’ interests. Our clients are now in position to rightfully collect a multi-million dollar settlement.
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Criminal Trial

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.
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Criminal Defense – 2013

In 2013 Callaghan & Callaghan secured dismissals across Rhode Island for clients charged by the North Kingstown Police, West Warwick Police, Warwick Police, East Greenwich Police, Providence Police, Newport Police, Middletown Police, South Kingstown Police, and Rhode Island State Police.
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Commercial Transaction – Kent County

Callaghan & Callaghan recently helped a young family achieve a life long dream of owning a small business. Callaghan & Callaghan’s attorneys assisted their clients in negotiating both the purchase and sale for real property and the asset agreement for the existing business.
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Closing – Newport County – September 2015

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.
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Personal Injury – Uninsured Motorist Claim – March 2016

A new client came to Callaghan & Callaghan with a very difficult personal injury matter. Our client suffered tremendous injuries in a motor vehicle collision nearly three years earlier. After she attempted to negotiate the matter on her own, she turned to Callaghan & Callaghan for help.
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Regulatory Appeal

Callaghan & Callaghan’s attorneys recently won a hard fought regulatory appeal for a South County client. At numerous times in the litigation, Callaghan & Callaghan was informed by opposing government counsel that their case was hopeless. Callaghan & Callaghan’s review of the applicable statutes and regulations unearthed both due process and administrative issues.
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Civil Litigation – Trial

Callaghan & Callaghan recently secured a trial verdict for a client in the Washington County Superior Court. A dispute over the contractual terms of the purchase and sale of a business began in 2003. After the seller could not secure an agreement with the buyer, she sought out representation from Callaghan & Callaghan.
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Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct – Washington County – Dismissed

Multiple charges were dismissed by a Washington County police department due to Callaghan & Callaghan’s advocacy and tenacity. Callaghan & Callaghan passed the case for trial due to a number of evidentiary issues. Our client maintained her innocence through a self defense claim throughout the pre-trial stage.
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Family Court – Divorce

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.
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Simple Assault – Dismissed

A Callaghan & Callaghan client found himself in a very difficult situation. Our client was accused of a crime that he did not commit. Unfortunately, as is the case in many instances, alcohol contributed to the situation. To compound matters, after the arrest, a local news outlet picked up on the arrest.
November 28, 2018/by admin

DUI

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.
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Litigation – Public Utilities Commission Appeal

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.
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Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan

In the spring and summer of 2013, Callaghan & Callaghan helped a local contractor navigate municipal regulations for purchase and renovation of a local historic building that had been underutilized and empty for many years.
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Felony Assault – Dismissed

A young man came to Callaghan & Callaghan facing an extremely serious criminal charge. Prior to charging in Superior Court Callaghan & Callaghan, with co-counsel, met with law enforcement on numerous occasions. Through a well devised strategy utilizing both the facts and case law, we secured a dismissal of the matter prior to charging.
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Family Law – Washington County

Two parties, a former husband and wife, came to our offices with a unique issue. Due to a clerical error almost ten years ago, one of the parties wages were being garnished. The garnishment had continued for years. Through diligent work with the Family Court Clerk’s office and the Department of Human Services, Callaghan & Callaghan was able to resolve the matter to our client’s benefit.
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Commercial Transaction – Purchase and Sale, Asset Purchase Agreement, and Closing

A Callaghan & Callaghan client recently closed on a multi-million dollar transaction. Our client purchased a very valuable longstanding business with a substantial client base. Callaghan & Callaghan assisted their client in all aspects of the deal.
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South Kingstown Arrest

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Zoning – Land Use

Our attorneys helped a client plan, apply, negotiate and advocate for a new local development. The proposal included wide ranging zoning issues. The application attracted attention from municipal leaders, town staff, abutters, and local citizens. Through effective preparation and argument, the proposal won universal approval.
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Family Court – Relocation

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.
November 28, 2018/by admin

Real Estate Dispute – Regulatory Appeal – Riparian Rights

A new client approached Callaghan & Callaghan with a multi-faceted issue. Years earlier they had constructed a residential boating facility (dock) off their South County property. Unbeknownst to them, the dock had been constructed at an incorrect angle. The error did not arise until their neighbor sought to construct their own dock.
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Criminal Matter- Larceny

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.
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Dismissal – Disorderly Conduct – Washington County

A local police department charged a female defendant charged with Disorderly Conduct. Defendant was initially charged with a domestic offense, but Callaghan & Callaghan showed the prosecution that the defendant and alleged victim had no domestic relationship. Callaghan & Callaghan also argued that the matter did not meet the elements of the charged crime. Case dismissed.
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Family Court and Supreme Court Appeal

Callaghan & Callaghan prevailed in an appeal on a child custody matter before the Rhode Island Supreme Court. After years of litigation tangentially related to the custody matter in other courts, one parent sought to be reunified with children. Callaghan & Callaghan argued that despite the outcome of separate litigation and cases, a Family Court's earlier ruling remained in effect.
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Master Plan Approval

Through collaboration with developers, engineers, architects, and planners, Callaghan & Callaghan secured a unanimous vote for master plan approval for a large scale project before a local planning board. The mixed use design features senior housing, single-family homes, affordable housing, commercial units, and green space.
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Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance

A local family ran into issues during rehabilitation of a building on their property. They reached out to Callaghan & Callaghan to advocate on their behalf for zoning board approvals.
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Simple Assault

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.
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Texting While Driving – Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal – Amended

A Callaghan & Callaghan client came to us with a unique issue. Our client operates a commercial vehicle as part of his employment. However, due to some unfortunate circumstances he was cited for Texting While Driving. Callaghan & Callaghan successfully convinced the court and the prosecutor to amend the charges.
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Obstruction and Disorderly Conduct – Not Guilty – Washington County – 02882

Our client, a young lady, was placed in an extremely difficult position by a former boyfriend. During a traffic stop, under duress, our client made a number of statements to the police on scene. Those statements lead to charges of Obstruction and Disorderly Conduct.
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DUI – Amended to Reckless Driving – 02818 – Kent County

A Callaghan & Callaghan client was pulled over by a local police department. The stop was based on a BOLO (be on lookout) for a specific vehicle. Our client was not cited for any moving violation. On scene he did not complete the field sobriety tests. He also refused the breathalyzer.
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Family Court – Visitation/Child Support

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.
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Simple Assault – Washington County

A Callaghan & Callaghan client recently had a simple assault domestic charge dismissed. Callaghan & Callaghan’s attorneys utilized witness statements and police reports to point out inconsistencies in the town’s case. After presenting their arguments to the prosecutor, the matter was dismissed.
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