Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Rhode Island
McKenney Quigley Izzo Clarkin has provided innovative and effective legal representation for over 25 years, serving national and regional corporations, insurance companies, municipalities, and individuals. Our attorneys have appeared in all Rhode Island State Trial Courts, the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, and the First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeals. We combine the resources of a mid-sized firm with the personalized attention of a boutique practice, eliminating unnecessary staffing layers to maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Our collaborative approach leverages each attorney's specialized expertise to deliver tailored legal strategies that meet specific client needs. Recognized for excellence through an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, we maintain strong relationships with clients through ethical standards and proven results.Our practice areas include workers' compensation, civil litigation, insurance law, governmental law, and federal longshore matters. We serve local cities, government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses seeking strategic legal counsel. Our Providence-based team prioritizes partner-level attention and transparent communication throughout the legal process. With decades of combined experience, we focus on delivering efficient resolutions through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and proactive consulting. Our reputation for excellence continues to attract clients who value our commitment to personalized service and professional integrity.
Services
Workers' Compensation
Civil Litigation
Insurance Law
Governmental Law
Federal Longshore
Products Liability
Premises Liability
Commercial Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined legal experience in Rhode Island courts
- Our collaborative approach maximizes attorney expertise for client benefit
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and professional ability
- We eliminate unnecessary staffing layers to maintain cost efficiency
- We serve diverse clients including national manufacturers and government agencies
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rated
Services
Workers' Compensation
We represent Rhode Island employers and individuals in workers' compensation cases, handling claims for both insured and self-insured clients. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests. With decades of experience in state and federal courts, we ensure compliance with evolving regulations while minimizing business risks through proactive legal solutions.
Civil Litigation
Our firm handles diverse civil litigation matters including automobile liability, premises liability, and personal injury cases. We employ a collaborative approach combining litigation, arbitration, and mediation to achieve optimal outcomes. Attorneys leverage extensive courtroom experience to develop tailored strategies that align with each client's specific business or personal needs and objectives.
Insurance Law
We provide comprehensive insurance law services covering coverage opinions, bad faith litigation, and policy interpretation. Our attorneys represent insurers and policyholders in complex claims disputes, utilizing deep industry knowledge to navigate regulatory challenges and negotiate favorable settlements while maintaining compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
Governmental Law
Our practice includes zoning, planning, and municipal law litigation for local governments and agencies. We advise on regulatory compliance, land use issues, and public policy matters while representing clients in administrative proceedings and court litigation. Our approach balances legal requirements with practical governance needs to protect municipal interests.
Federal Longshore
We handle federal longshore claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Our attorneys represent employers and insurers in maritime-related injury cases, managing complex jurisdictional issues and ensuring compliance with specialized federal regulations while minimizing exposure through strategic dispute resolution techniques.
People
Mark P. McKenney
Of Counsel
Specializes in workers' compensation law for Rhode Island employers, combining legal expertise with practical business insights to resolve complex claims efficiently while protecting client interests.
Peter A. Clarkin
Of Counsel
Graduated from Columbia University and Tulane Law School, bringing extensive legal experience to client representation with focus on strategic litigation solutions and regulatory compliance matters.
Jeffrey E. Estey, Jr.
Partner
Focuses on workers' compensation law, representing employers and individuals with proven success in negotiating settlements and litigating complex claims while maintaining cost-effective legal strategies.
Stephen M. Capracotta
Associate
Provides dedicated legal support across practice areas, applying emerging expertise to assist clients with litigation matters and regulatory compliance requirements in various business contexts.
Christopher M. Romero
Associate
Supports client needs through comprehensive legal research and case preparation, developing skills across multiple practice areas while contributing to the firm's collaborative approach to client service.
Questions
What practice areas does McKenney, Clarkin & Estey handle?
We specialize in workers' compensation, civil litigation, insurance law, governmental law, federal longshore claims, products liability, premises liability, and commercial litigation matters.
How long has the firm practiced in Rhode Island?
Our attorneys have practiced together for over 25 years, with individual experience in Rhode Island courts dating back to the 1980s.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine mid-sized firm resources with boutique-style personalized service, eliminating unnecessary staffing layers to maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our clients.
How do you approach client representation?
We use a collaborative team approach that leverages each attorney's specialized expertise to develop tailored legal strategies meeting each client's specific business or personal needs.
What courts do your attorneys practice in?
We represent clients in all Rhode Island State Trial Courts, the Rhode Island Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for Rhode Island, and the First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeals.
