Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & Lee, is pleased to announce that five Rhode Island-based attorneys were ranked along with 11 other colleagues in the Mid-Atlantic region in the 2026 rankings of Chambers USA, a premier guide that highlights top lawyers and law firms in all 50 states and in hundreds of practice disciplines. Additionally, two Rhode Island and two Pennsylvania practices were recognized in the guide.
The publication’s research team conducts thorough qualitative assessments, reputational evaluations and client and peer interviews to inform each year’s lawyer listings. A full list of ranked practice areas and lawyers is below:
Practice Areas
- Corporate/Commercial, Rhode Island
- Healthcare, Pennsylvania
- Litigation: General Commercial, Rhode Island
- Public Finance, Pennsylvania
Banking & Finance
- Megan Thompson, Pittsburgh & Surrounds
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Robert Lapowsky, Philadelphia & Surrounds
Corporate/Commercial
- Joshua L. Celeste, Rhode Island
- Jean A. Harrington, Rhode Island
- Michael F. Sweeney, Rhode Island
Healthcare
- Harriet Franklin, Pennsylvania
- Richard J. King, Delaware
- Thomas M. Tammany, Pennsylvania
Immigration
- Manuela M. Morais, New Jersey
Litigation: Appellate
- Karl S. Myers, Pennsylvania
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Ryan O’Neill, New Jersey
Litigation: General Commercial
- Robert M. Duffy, Rhode Island
- Stacey P. Nakasian, Rhode Island
Occupational Safety and Health
- Kenneth D. Kleinman, USA Nationwide
Public Finance
- Peter T. Edelman, Pennsylvania