Coronavirus

In light of public health concerns arising from the spread of the Corona virus, we are offering initial client meetings via telephone rather than meeting in the office. If you would prefer an in-person meeting, we ask that you come alone so that we can limit the number of people coming in and out of our office. Similarly, for our existing clients, we are happy to schedule telephone conferences and ...

Celebrating 25 Years of McIntyre Tate LLP

McIntyre Tate LLP was founded 25 years ago with one goal in mind: providing the residents of Rhode Island with sophisticated legal representation. From day one, we established ourselves as trusted advisors in the legal field. We grew from a boutique local firm to a nationally recognized collection of attorneys , and we never lost our flair for personalized advocacy. As the years went on, we gained ...

McIntyre Tate team of Attorneys Deborah Tate and Robert Parker Win in Parental Relocation Case

A McIntyre Tate team of Attorneys Deborah Tate and Robert Parker recently won an appeal of a parental relocation decision. On November 15, 2019, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued a decision affirming the Family Court’s ruling in favor of our client, a father who opposed the relocation of his children from Rhode Island to Ohio. The Supreme Court agreed with our arguments on appeal that the ...

Attorney Prignano Selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2020

McIntyre Tate LLP in Rhode Island has built a reputation for being able to stand up for our clients, whether they are an individual or a company. In fact, companies across the state rely on Attorney Stephen Prignano , who is also a Partner of our firm, whenever they are in a legal bind. In recognition of all he has accomplished for our clients, Attorney Prignano has been named as a Best Lawyers in ...

McIntyre Tate Ranked in 2 Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Our firm is excited to announce our impressive rankings in the 10 th Edition of “Best Law Firms.” We have been named a Tier 1 firm in Rhode Island family law and a Tier 2 firm in commercial litigation! About the Publication The selection process for U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” is extremely rigorous and based on “consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.” All ...

Attorney Stephen M. Prignano of McIntyre Tate LLP Presented with 2019 Community Champion Award

We at McIntyre Tate LLP are excited to announce our very own Attorney Stephen M. Prignano has been presented with the 2019 Community Champion Award hosted by Sojourner House, which is a comprehensive anti-domestic violence agency that offers emergency resources and educational violence-prevention programs. This award is presented to exceptional individuals who have helped Sojourner House advance ...

Attorney Deborah M. Tate has been chosen as an honoree at the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly “Excellence in the Law” event

McIntyre Tate is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Deborah M. Tate has been chosen as an honoree at the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly “Excellence in the Law” event. Attorney Tate was inducted into the Hall of Fame: a special lifetime achievement award recognizing her outstanding accomplishments and notable contributions to the legal profession over her illustrious career. The Hall of Fame ...

Attorney Prignano of McIntyre Tate Has Been Selected as a 2019 Best Lawyers® Member

If there is one thing to know about Attorney Stephen Prignano of McIntyre Tate LLP in Rhode Island, it is that he is truly committed to doing the best possible legal work for our clients. He has dedicated the entirety of his practice and career to litigation, providing representation to clients in both family and civil law cases . Attorney Prignano also has the talents and insight needed to manage ...

Upcoming Divorce & Estate Planning Seminar to Feature Attorney Stephen Prignano

Attorney Stephen Prignano of McIntyre Tate LLP in Providence is called upon by clients throughout the state for intricate divorce cases . In particular, he is well-versed in how divorce or other family law issues intersect with estate planning, creating unforeseen and highly-complex problems for the divorcees. The Rhode Island Bar Association is hosting an upcoming seminar to discuss this ...

McIntyre Tate LLP partner David Strachman Wins Supreme Court Elder Abuse Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Sona Stevens and the late Vartan Baligian, each represented by McIntyre Tate LLP partner David Strachman in a financial exploitation case against Carel Bainum. The ruling for the plaintiff upheld an almost $200, 000 judgment against the abuser Overview of the Financial Exploitation Case The case when Bainum tried to rewrite an unsecured ...

David J. Strachman Elected to Board of Directors of the NGA

McIntyre Tate LLP partner David J. Strachman was recently elected to a two year term to the Board of Directors of the National Guardianship Association. For the past thirty years the NGA has been the leading professional association of guardians, conservators, and fiduciaries. The NGA works closely with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the National College ...

Attorney Stephen M. Prignano Selected to 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation

Our firm, McIntyre Tate LLP, is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Stephen M. Prignano has been selected to the 24 th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation. This exciting honor highlights Attorney Prignano’s dedication to excellence, service, and advocacy. Chosen by his peers, this selection is all the most prestigious, as only the top legal talents in the ...

Attorney Deborah M. Tate Elected to Bradley Hospital Foundation Board of Governors

Our firm, McIntyre Tate LLP, is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Deborah M. Tate has been elected to the Bradley Hospital Foundation Board of Governors for the Fiscal Year 2018. This exciting accomplishment highlights Attorney Tate’s sincere dedication to her clients, colleagues, and community, and our legal team is honored to work alongside such a prestigious and driven Rhode Island ...

Best Lawyers in America© Recognizes Attorney Deborah Tate for Family Law

Attorney Deborah M. Tate of McIntyre Tate LLP in Providence, Rhode Island has been recognized by the 24 th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for her work in Family Law. She has been able to receive this honorable distinction every year since 2007, which is an impressive accomplishment not many other legal professionals in the country have been able to complete. Providence Business News , a ...

Attorney Stephen Prignano Leads Panel at Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting

Stephen Prignano will be leading a panel discussion at the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2017. The panel will focus on new cases and legal developments in Rhode Island in the area of family law . The session is entitled, “Rhode Island Family Court: Statutory and Case Law Update” and also features presentations by experienced Rhode Island family law ...

Robert J. Sgroi Lectures at National Business Institute Seminar

Robert J. Sgroi recently lectured at a seminar, sponsored by the National Business Institute, addressing “Advanced Custody and Support Issues”. Attendees included Judge Karen Lynch Bernard of the Rhode Island Family Court, as well as area attorneys and psychologists. The topics Bob specifically spoke on were “Negotiating and Drafting Parenting Plans” and “Alienation and Abuse Allegations in ...

"A Practical Guide to Evidence in Rhode Island", Coedited by Attorney Prignano, is Updated & Republished

“A Practical Guide to Evidence in Rhode Island” is being updated to reflect the latest legal statutes in the state and will be republished. Attorney Stephen Prignano of McIntyre Tate LLP acts as a coeditor of this publication, applying his insight and knowledge to each page. The manual is a popular publication that covers the use, application, admittance, and exclusion of evidence in both criminal ...

Rhode Island Bar Journal Publishes David Strachman's "Right to Bear Arms" Article

David J. Strachman, partner at McIntyre Tate LLP, was recently published in the Rhode Island Bar Journal . Attorney Strachman’s article, entitled “The Right to Bear Arms in Rhode Island”, discusses the requirements for reviewing concealed weapons applications, which he believes trample over the civil rights of Rhode Islanders. He states that, although municipalities are obligated to grant such ...

Attorney Stephen Prignano to Speak at Lunch and Learn Seminar

McIntyre Tate attorney Stephen Prignano will be presenting at the next Lunch and Learn seminar presented by the Young Lawyers Committee of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The free lunch seminar will center around the topic "What's in it for Me? Ethics of Pro Bono Practice and Why You Should Get Involved." The event is geared towards new attorneys and current law students, ...

Attorney David Strachman to Speak at Seminar on Gun Laws in Rhode Island

On April 6, 2017, our very own David J Strachman will be speaking at a seminar on gun laws in Rhode Island. This event will feature presentations by several legal experts and will serve as a comprehensive overview of many important topics surrounding not only the ownership of firearms, but also dealer requirements, concealed and open carry laws, and advice for attorneys representing gun owners. ...

Attorney Stephen Prignano to Receive Champions of Justice Award

Attorney Stephen Prignano of McIntyre & Tate, LLP will receive the Roger Williams University School of Law Champions of Justice Award on January 27, 2017. This award honors his impact and accomplishments in supporting social justice programs including the Pro Bono Collaborative (PBC), a unique pro bono partnership of local attorneys, Roger Williams University law school students and social ...

Attorney Deborah Miller Tate Comments on Federal Domestic Relations Decision

Mass Lawyers Weekly recently turned to Attorney Deborah Miller Tate for her insight into a Massachusetts case which saw federal court rejection of one woman's claim to allegedly hidden marital assets. Ultimately, the woman's claim, which was presented as a breach of contract suit, was rejected due to suspected "forum shopping." Attorney Tate was asked to speculate why the plaintiff in this case ...

Congratulations to Laura Ruzzo on her first major trial victory

The partners of McIntyre Tate LLP would like to congratulate its bright, young associate, Laura Ruzzo, on her first major trial victory in the Kent County Family Court. Laura recently won a multi-day trial against a seasoned trial lawyer 35 years her senior. The divorce trial involved the characterization of marital assets in the marital estate for the purpose of equitable assignment. Laura’s ...

David J. Strachman Wins Three Significant Civil Rights Cases in the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

David J. Strachman was recently victorious in three very significant civil rights cases in the Rhode Island Supreme Court. In these suits, which were reported by the Court in one decision, David challenged the actions of the police chief of the City of East Providence in wrongfully denying gun permits to citizens and misapplying state law. The Rhode Island Supreme Court agreed with David’s ...

Attorneys Deborah Tate & Stephen Prignano to Give Domestic Law Seminar

McIntyre Tate LLP is proud to announce that Attorneys Deborah Tate and Stephen Prignano will both be speaking at an upcoming December seminar hosted by the Rhode Island Bar Association. The one-day event is titled "Domestic Law Practice in Rhode Island." "Domestic Law Practice in Rhode Island" will cover a range of family law topics, from divorce mediation and child custody issues, to practical ...