Barton Gilman LLP has expanded its litigation capabilities with the addition of Justin Shay as Of Counsel in the firm's Providence, Rhode Island office.
A seasoned trial and appellate attorney with more than 40 years of experience, Justin represents businesses, financial institutions, insurers, healthcare providers, and other sophisticated clients in complex litigation, insolvency proceedings, regulatory matters, and real estate disputes. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, receiverships and insolvency matters, real estate title litigation, and appellate advocacy.
"Justin is one of Rhode Island's most respected litigators, with a remarkable record of success in complex commercial, insolvency, and real estate matters," said Angela Carr, Co-Managing Partner of Barton Gilman. "His extensive courtroom and appellate experience, deep knowledge of Rhode Island law, and reputation as a trusted advisor will be tremendous assets to our clients and our litigation team."
Throughout his career, Justin has appeared extensively before Rhode Island's state and federal courts, representing clients at every stage of litigation, from trial through appeal and administrative proceedings. His work has contributed to more than 50 reported decisions involving commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, and real estate title issues.
Widely regarded as a leading authority on Rhode Island real estate litigation and title law, Justin has served as an expert witness and consultant on complex title matters and has been retained as an expert witness and consultant by the State of Rhode Island and prominent law firms throughout the state. He is also frequently appointed by Rhode Island courts to serve in fiduciary roles, including Receiver, Special Master, and Commissioner for the Sale of Real Estate, overseeing the administration and disposition of distressed businesses and properties in some of the state's most challenging matters.
In addition to his Rhode Island practice, Justin has substantial experience managing high-stakes litigation on a national scale. For more than two decades, he has coordinated the nationwide defense of a client involved in mass toxic tort litigation, directing legal strategy and overseeing proceedings in jurisdictions across the country.
"I am pleased to join Barton Gilman and become part of a firm with a strong reputation for client service and litigation excellence," said Justin. "The firm's collaborative culture and commitment to providing practical, strategic counsel align closely with my approach to representing clients. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and continuing to help clients navigate complex disputes and business challenges."
A respected educator and speaker, Justin regularly lectures on real estate litigation, title law, and related legal issues for attorneys and other professionals throughout Rhode Island.
"Justin's experience spans some of the most complex and consequential matters our clients face," said Matt Plain, Co-Managing Partner of Barton Gilman. "His breadth of experience across commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, insolvency proceedings, regulatory matters, and real estate disputes further enhances our ability to serve clients facing sophisticated legal challenges."
About Barton Gilman
Barton Gilman (bglaw.com) serves clients throughout the Northeast with offices in Boston, MA, Providence, RI, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Milford, CT, and Fairfield, NJ, offering legal services in over twenty-five service areas, including corporate, mergers and acquisitions, education law, employment, medical malpractice and aging services defense, professional liability defense, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, product liability and general liability, business and commercial litigation, and nonprofit law, as well as immigration, family law, trusts and estates, criminal defense, intellectual property, and real estate. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Barton Gilman achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status in 2023. The firm and its attorneys have received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Best Women-Led Law Firms, BridgeTower Media’s 2024 Best Places to Work: Law Firms List, Best Places to Work Rhode Island, Outstanding Philanthropic Business, Common Good Award, and Super Lawyers.
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