Barton Gilman has been named to Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly’s second annual “In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms” list, recognizing firms that have been in practice for 25 years or longer and have continued to evolve while maintaining a commitment to client service.

Founded more than three decades ago, Barton Gilman has grown from its original offices in Providence and Boston to a six-office firm serving clients throughout the Northeast. Today, the firm’s 45 attorneys handle matters across more than 25 practice areas in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly highlighted Barton Gilman’s continued growth, collaborative culture and commitment to practical, responsive legal representation. The publication also noted the firm’s emphasis on transparency and collaboration in its internal operations, as well as its investment in technology and internal operations, expansion into new markets, emphasis on attorney development and commitment to serving the communities where its attorneys and staff live and work.

“Over the past 31 years, we have grown and adapted while staying grounded in the principles on which Barton Gilman was founded,” said Angela Carr, co-managing partner. “Our focus has always been on understanding our clients’ needs, providing practical and thoughtful counsel, and building relationships that stand the test of time.”

Matt Plain, co-managing partner, added, “This recognition reflects the contributions of our attorneys and professional staff across the firm. Our continued growth has been driven by a collaborative approach to serving clients and a willingness to evolve as their needs and the legal landscape change.”

The “In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms” list recognizes firms that have demonstrated longevity and resilience while navigating economic shifts, technological changes and an evolving legal profession. Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly’s profile of Barton Gilman highlighted the firm’s collaborative approach, in which attorneys work across practices and offices, newer lawyers take on meaningful responsibility with the guidance of experienced attorneys, and clients benefit from the collective experience of the team.

Read the feature on the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly website.