Civil Law
On Your Side
Our clients are not often seeking to be involved in a lawsuit but in everyday life and in business there are situations that arise that cannot be resolved without an independent resolution decision-maker. When you need legal assistance in court, STMO will be there to represent you and can appear in RI District Court, Probate Court, RI Superior Court, or the RI Supreme Court.
We are experienced in representing clients across a broad spectrum of associated proceedings regarding the filing of lawsuits, including pretrial hearings and depositions. The role and responsibilities of a civil litigation attorney can be challenging and diverse. It is an adversarial process with two or more parties pitted against each other and at STMO we guide you through the process, advocate your position, committed to achieve the best possible outcome based on the facts of your case.
We handle litigation matters covering each of the firm’s practice areas: real estate, business, commercial, corporate law, in addition wills, trusts, estates & elder law matters as well as personal injury. Whether in partition and sale actions, landlord/tenant matters, breach of contract claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, or an estate turnover proceeding, Our attorneys deliver high-quality cost-effective representation to every client every time.
Regardless of the nature of your dispute or how common or unusual the facts our lawyers are ready to represent you and help you achieve the best possible outcome in any of the following civil litigation areas:
• Real Estate Disputes
• Construction / Contractor Litigation
• Defective Products
• Breach of Warranty
• Unjust Enrichment
• Landlord/Tenant Matters
• Post-Judgment Remedies
• Contract Disputes
• Probate Court Appeals
• Personal Injury
Our Team
David P. Martland, Esq.
Partner
Cristina M. Offenberg, Esq.
Partner
Sean M. Bouchard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Robert M. Silva, Esq.
Founder and Of Counsel
Andrew A. Thomas, Esq.
Of Counsel
Heather Cawley
Real Estate Paralegal
Susan Monteiro
Paralegal
Ari Winters
Legal Assistant
Emily Leialoha
Legal Clerk