Holly Remington Rao—Senior Partner

Specialty:

• Construction law and contracts
• Defense of property, arson, and other liability claims
• Insurance coverage
• First and third party litigation

Education:

• Boston College, B.S.
• Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D.

Admitted to practice and experience before:

• All Rhode Island trial courts
• Rhode Island Supreme Court
• United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
• All Massachusetts State Courts
• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
• United States First Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Affiliations:

• Rhode Island Bar Association
• Board Member, Rhode lsland Women’s Bar Association (2001-2006)
• Rhode Island Association of Defense Trial Counsel
• Supreme Court Domestic Violence Task Force
• Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Frederick R. DeCesaris, 1986-1987
• Justinian Law Society of Rhode Island
• Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership  – Performance Judge

Personal:

Holly grew up spending  summers at the beach and is suspected to have saltwater in her veins. When her busy schedule permits, she enjoys boating on Narragansett Bay or lying on the beach listening to the surf. Off-duty and away from the water, Holly can be found cruising around in her convertible (top down in summer!), or hiking with one or more of her dogs (two Akitas and a white German shepherd). In quiet moments, she enjoys reading James Patterson mysteries (preferably at the beach) listening to smooth jazz, and going to concerts. She also likes to travel and is a die-hard Patriots fan.