Business Details
13 Years
experience
Full-Service Law Firm in Rhode Island & Massachusetts
Brainsky Levinson is a full-service law firm serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and other jurisdictions on an as-needed basis. Our attorneys represent clients in nearly all facets of the law, handling cases aggressively with the utmost vigilance. We pride ourselves on being a business-oriented firm, providing exceptional legal services while remaining cognizant of the costs of representation. Our practice covers a wide array of client needs, from state and federal court representation to sophisticated commercial transactions. We treat our clients' needs as our own, offering a results-oriented approach to all legal matters. With decades of combined experience, our team includes recognized leaders in commercial litigation, real estate development, employment law, personal injury, and estate planning.Our attorneys have been honored with prestigious accolades, including SuperLawyers recognition and appointments to federal and state judicial committees. We maintain a strong commitment to community service and professional excellence, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and ethical representation. Our firm's growth through strategic hires and satellite offices reflects our dedication to expanding access to high-quality legal services. We combine deep local knowledge with a broad understanding of complex legal challenges faced by individuals and businesses alike.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in multiple legal jurisdictions
- Our attorneys handle cases aggressively with utmost vigilance
- Business-oriented approach to legal representation
- Cost-conscious solutions for all clients
- Recognized legal experts with SuperLawyers and judicial committee appointments
Services
Business & Commercial Law
Our business law practice covers stock and asset purchases, business license acquisitions, partnership sales, and tax issues. We prepare transactional documents including purchase agreements, promissory notes, and corporate authorizations. Our attorneys also handle business disputes involving contracts, shareholder conflicts, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. We represent clients from negotiation through consummation of complex transactions while maintaining focus on cost-effective solutions.
Real Estate Law
We handle real estate development rights, zoning issues, boundary disputes, and environmental matters. Our attorneys represent clients before local planning commissions, conservation agencies, and state environmental departments. We assist with property rights protection, regulatory compliance, and administrative appeals. Our experience includes permitting hundreds of projects across multiple jurisdictions and litigating constitutional rights violations related to property use.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice addresses workplace discrimination, wage disputes, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination cases. We represent clients in federal and state courts, as well as before the EEOC and state human rights commissions. We handle contract negotiations, severance packages, and compliance matters. Our attorneys have extensive experience in both employee rights advocacy and employer-side representation across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Personal Injury
We represent plaintiffs in car accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death claims, and professional negligence matters. Our attorneys use arbitration, mediation, and litigation to resolve disputes while focusing on clients' recovery needs. We advocate for victims of negligence, handling all aspects of injury claims from initial consultation through trial. Our approach emphasizes prompt communication and comprehensive understanding of medical and financial impacts.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies. Our attorneys focus on asset protection and proper distribution according to clients' wishes. We provide personalized consultations to understand individual needs and goals. Our estate planning services ensure clients' assets and heirs receive proper protection through legally sound documentation and strategic planning.
People
Eric S. Brainsky
Founding Partner
Eric S. Brainsky focuses on commercial litigation, real estate, and environmental law. He represents clients in federal and state courts, with extensive experience in property rights litigation and development permitting. Recognized as a SuperLawyer and Top 40 Litigation Lawyer under 40, he has handled numerous reported cases in New England courts.
Michael E. Levinson
Founding Partner
Michael E. Levinson specializes in employment law, personal injury, and estate planning. He teaches business law at UMass Dartmouth and serves on the Rhode Island Bar Association's Employment/Labor Committee. With experience in both state and federal courts, he has represented clients in significant employment law cases and estate planning matters.
Christian B. Akers
Associate
Christian Akers focuses on business litigation and land use law. He graduated from Roger Williams School of Law in 2019 and established the RWU Construction Law Society. With prior experience in broadcast journalism and stand-up comedy, he brings unique communication skills to his legal practice while maintaining active involvement in professional legal organizations.
William L. Davis
Associate
William Davis handles business litigation, employment law, and personal injury cases. A 2024 Roger Williams University graduate, he revived the Employment and Labor Law Society and served as an officer. With prior legal internships and clerkships, he combines recent academic excellence with practical courtroom experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
Eileen Wardwell
Of Counsel
Eileen Wardwell brings over 30 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and real estate law. She previously served as Assistant Register in Bristol Probate Court and has extensive experience in asset protection and wealth distribution. Her community involvement includes nonprofit board service and operating a wellness studio focused on holistic client care.
Questions
What areas do Brainsky Levinson attorneys serve?
Our attorneys serve Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and other jurisdictions on an as-needed basis, with offices in Seekonk and Fall River, Massachusetts.
What practice areas does Brainsky Levinson handle?
We handle business law, real estate, employment law, personal injury, and estate planning cases, providing comprehensive legal services across these core practice areas.
How experienced is the Brainsky Levinson team?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, including SuperLawyers recognition, judicial committee appointments, and extensive courtroom experience in state and federal courts.
Does Brainsky Levinson handle both litigation and transactional work?
Yes, we provide both litigation services in state and federal courts and transactional services including business formation, real estate development, and estate planning.
