Timothy K. Baldwin (Full Bio)'s practice is primarily that of an appellate litigator. He also represents clients in business litigation and employment matters. Tim has read every published decision from the Rhode Island and United States Supreme Courts from October 2012 to the present. He is an excellent researcher, writer and drafter, and persuasively applies the facts to the law both in written and oral form. He researches a wide array of issues arising in civil and criminal litigation, and monitors legal developments in state and federal courts. Tim has significant expertise in criminal reentry issues, and assisted in the creation and ongoing support of H. (Read more)

Sara A. Rapport (Full Bio) emphasizes her practice on labor and employment law. She represents school committees and other municipal employers in negotiations, and before administrative bodies and in the courts. On a daily basis Sara advises employers regarding best practices and compliance with federal and state labor, employment and education law. She also regularly prosecutes interest arbitration hearings on behalf of municipal employers. Sara has represented an employer in Superior Court and before the Supreme Court, successfully defending against a complex claim seeking injunctive relief, and prosecuting a matter of first impression addressing the intersection of state education and labor law. (Read more)

Matthew H. Parker (Full Bio)'s practice is focused on employment litigation, business litigation and labor law. He represents employers and individuals in federal and state courts, and he is also experienced practicing before administrative agencies such as the R.I. Commission for Human Rights and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Among other issues, Matt has litigated contract and insurance disputes, benefits claims, discrimination claims, collection actions, and tort actions. He is a native Rhode Islander, and a member of the boards of directors of the Providence Community Boating Center and the East Side/Mount Hope YMCA. (Read more)

Timothy Cavazza (Full Bio)'s practice is concentrated on management-side labor and employment law, and related litigation. He works extensively in the area of labor relations, advising and representing employers in unfair labor practice proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations and grievance and interest arbitrations. Tim also represents employers in employment litigation matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition, Tim counsels employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.

Prior to beginning his legal career, Tim worked in the commercial construction industry for several years in both unionized and non-unionized environments. (Read more)

Caroline Thibeault (Full Bio), a Providence College undergrad, also earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School. After graduation, she practiced in Massachusetts, where she focused on public sector labor and employment and school law. She previously served as a judicial intern for both the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Supreme Court. In her current practice, she focuses on both private and public sector labor and employment law and litigation. In her spare time, she enjoys running and hiking with her dog.

Joseph Cooper (Full Bio)’s practice is focused on education law, employment litigation, and labor law.  Mr. Cooper’s work in education law includes advising school districts, colleges, and universities on matters related to employee misconduct, special education disputes, due process complaints, and student disciplinary proceedings.  He regularly assists our education clients in drafting and implementing education and employment policies, compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act... (Read more)