News & Updates

In Memoriam: Ronald C. Markoff (1949-2022) We are saddened to announce that RCFP attorney Ron Markoff passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. For over four decades, RCFP attorneys had the privilege to work with Ron and his firm,...

In Memoriam: Dennis E. Carley, Esq. (1954-2021) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of RCFP partner Dennis Carley, Esq. at the age of 67. Dennis joined Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein and Peirce in 1985, a year after graduating with honors from...

RCFP ACQUIRES LAW OFFICES OF RONALD MARKOFF Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce completes first acquisition since its founding in 1971; expands capabilities in real estate law   PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 29, 2021): Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce,...

March 16, 2020 To our valued clients and business partners: As with most businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, RCF&P is implementing plans to continue serving our clients without interruption. However, recognizing the importance of...

RCFP Attorneys Named to the 2018 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Please click the link above to view RCFP Attorneys Named to the 2018 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state...

Can Parents Contractually Select the Forum for A Custody Dispute? Where a custody dispute will be litigated can be a critical concern when voluntarily entering into an agreement regarding custody of children. Child custody issues can be further complicated when...

RCFP Attorneys Named to the 2017 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state receive this honor. The selection for this respected list is made by the research team at Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a...

The end of non-compete clauses for physicians? Two bills currently pending before the state legislature—Bill No. S.2578 in the Senate and Bill No. H.7586 in the House—would void non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants in contracts between physicians and...

Daniel E. Burgoyne joins the Executive Board of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America RCFP’s Daniel E. Burgoyne has been selected to join the Executive Board of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America.  He will serve as Chairman of the Northwest...

Electronic Medical Records: Standard of Care? (Part 1) One of the primary incentives for health care providers to embrace and adopt information technology and electronic medical records/electronic health records (EMR/EHR) is the promised improvement in patient safety....