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Sally P. McDonald

Sally P. McDonald

Partner
Education
Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
Trinity College (B.A.,with honors)
Bar Admissions
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
United States Supreme Court
Trusted Advisor. Proven Advocate.
Sally is a highly accomplished litigator who represents individuals and businesses with regard to a variety of business-related disputes. She has a proven record of success in state and federal courts, handling a wide range of matters including breach of contract matters, employment disputes, trust and estate disputes, real estate disputes and construction disputes.

Prior to joining the firm, Sally served as the Chair of the Litigation Department and Managing Partner of a Providence-based law firm, and also served as Managing Counsel of the Rhode Island office of a well-known Los Angeles–based law firm, where she participated in a number of high-profile matters.

Sally has been recognized for her accomplishments as an attorney, having been including on the lists of The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Rhode Island Monthly’s Leaders in the Law and Professional Excellence in the Law.

Awards

The Best Lawyers in America (2022-2025)
Rhode Island Super Lawyer (2022-2025), Rising Star (2012-2017, 2020)
Professional Excellence in Law, Rhode Island Monthly (2019 – 2025)
40 Under Forty, Providence Business News (2017)
Publications
March 16, 2026
Patricia A. Hennessy
“BartonGilman Strengthens Litigation Practice with Addition of Partner Sally P.McDonald ”
Clerkships
Sally served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice, Paul Suttell.

Professional & Civic Affiliations

Vice Chair  of the Board of Trustees, The Providence Public Library
Board of Directors, RIBBA
Board of Directors, The Rhode Island Bar Foundation
Board of Directors, The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theater
Member  of the Board of Governors, The Hope Club, Providence, Rhode Island
Member, Tomorrow’s Women Today