PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 21, 2025 — McIntyre Tate LLP is proud to announce that partner Deborah Miller Tate has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Family Law. This edition recognizes top attorneys through a rigorous, attorney-driven peer-review process, honoring roughly the top five percent of lawyers across the United States.
“Family cases ask for clear judgment and steady advocacy,” said Deborah Miller Tate. “I’m honored by this recognition and grateful to our clients and colleagues who entrust us with their most important matters.”
Ms. Tate is a longtime leader in Rhode Island’s legal community. She served as President of the Rhode Island Bar Association (1999–2000) and is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a distinction held by approximately 100 members nationwide. She has also been recognized by peers in The Best Lawyers in America for many years.
This year’s Best Lawyers release marks the 2026 U.S. edition, publicly announced on August 21, 2025, following the publication’s national research and voting cycle.
About Deborah Miller Tate
A partner at McIntyre Tate LLP, Ms. Tate’s practice spans the full range of family law matters, including high-net-worth divorce, custody, support, and complex post-judgment issues. She has been consistently recognized for professional excellence and service to the bar.