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Named in honor of two former partners of character, integrity and ability that present members of the firm aspire to emulate, Kirk Hanson and William A. Curran, Hanson Curran LLP has been part of the Rhode Island legal community since the early 1900's. Engaged in civil trial and appellate practice in Rhode Island state and federal courts, primarily in the defense of medical malpractice, worker's compensation, insurance coverage, maritime and other complex and serious personal injury litigation, Hanson Curran LLP is committed to providing its clients with the high level of service and expertise they expect.

Over the years, Hanson Curran LLP has developed in depth expertise in specific areas of litigation. We take pride in the results we have achieved for our clients. We serve as counsel for insurers, businesses, professionals and other defendants faced with a myriad of claims including complex litigation involving sexual abuse and nursing home liability; personal injury litigation, including workers compensation, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, slip and falls, and product liability; maritime law; environmental law; and business and employment litigation. Hanson Curran LLP is also involved in many complex cases at the appellate level.

With attorneys admitted to the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Federal bars, Hanson Curran LLP is known nationally for achieving advantageous resolutions for clients in trial and appellate proceedings. Counsel to many of Southern New England's largest and most respected insurers, we also provide regional representation to national and international insurers and businesses in cases brought within the jurisdiction of local courts.

The beneficiary of a distinguished legal legacy, Hanson Curran LLP traces its roots to the practice of prominent Rhode Island defense attorneys Herbert M. Sherwood, Raymond E. Jordan, Kirk Hanson and William A. Curran.

Statement of Practice

General Civil Trial Practice in State and Federal Courts. Trials and Appeals. Environmental, Employment, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Drug and Products Liability and Maritime Law.

Clients

GENERAL COUNSEL FOR: Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association of Rhode Island
RI Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association.

RHODE ISLAND COUNSEL: AAA of Michigan
Abington Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
ACE USA
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, Inc.
Anchor Solutions System. AIG Group of Insurance Companies
American International Group
Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
Aon Corporation
Arbella Indemnity Insurance Company
Bankers Life & Casualty Co.
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Co.
Boy Scouts of America
Brown University
Carol Cable Co.
CIGNA
CNA Insurance Companies
Concord General Life Insurance Co.
Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.
Diocese of Providence
Exchange Mutual Insurance Co.
Electric Mutual Insurance Co.
Farm Family Insurance Co.
Folksamerica Reinsurance, Inc.
Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Co.
Healthcare Indemnity Inc.
Kemper Insurance Group
Lifespan Corporation
Mass. Medical Professional Ins. Association
Medical Protective Ins. Co.
Merchants Mutual Insurance Co.
Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Mobil Oil Corp.
National Grange Mutual Insurance Company
Nationwide Ins. Co
Norcal
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Occidental Life Insurance Co.
OMSNIC National Insurance Co.
Ophthalmic Mutual Ins Co.
Phoenix Mutual Ins. Co.
Principal Mutual Ins. Group
Proselect Ins. Co.
Providence Washington Insurance Co.
Providian Ins. Co.
Rhode Island Hospital
R.I. Risk Management Foundation
Stanley Fastening Systems, LP
St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island
St. Paul Insurance Cos.
The Travelers Indemnity Co.
U.S. Aviation Underwriters
The Westerly Hospital.

Address

One Turks Head Place, Suite 550
Providence, RI 02903, (Providence Co.)

Phone

Phone: 401-421-2154
Fax: 401-521-7040
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Website

http://www.hansoncurran.com

MEMBERS OF FIRM

David P. Whitman (Partner) born Providence, Rhode Island, September 27, 1948; admitted to bar, 1973, Rhode Island. Education: Brown University (B.A., 1970); Washington University (J.D., 1973). Member: Rhode Island and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute. Reported Cases: Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Ass'n of Rhode Island v. Rhode Island Insurer's Insolvency Fund, 703 A.2d 1097 (R.I. 1997); Boccasile v. Cajun Music Ltd., 694 A.2d 686 (R.I. 1997); Craven v. Metropolitan Property and Cas. Ins. Co., 693 A.2d 1022 (R.I. 1997); Miccolis v. AMICA Mut. Ins. Co., 587 A.2d 67 (R.I. 1991); Forte Bros., Inc. v. National Amusement, Inc., 525 A.2d 1301 (R.I. 1987); Diiorio v. Abington Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 404 A.2d 850 (R.I. 1979); Employer's Fire Ins. Co., v. Baker, 383 A.2d 1005 (R.I. 1978); Town of North Kingstown v. Ashley, 370 A.2d 246 (R.I. 1977); Presley v. Newport Hospital, 353 A.2d 627 (R.I. 1976); Garganta v. Union Central Life, 125 F.3d 841 (1st Cir. 1997); Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Ass'n of Rhode Island v. Pfeiffer, 832 F.2d 240 (1st Cir. 1987); Barry v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 555 F.2d 3 (1st Cir. 1977); Putnam Resources v. Pateman, 757 F.Supp. 157 (D.R.I. 1991); Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Ass'n of Rhode Island v. Paradis, 756 F.Supp. 669 (D.R.I. 1991); Skaling v. Aetna Ins. Co., 799 A.2d 997 (R.I. 2002). Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation.Email: David P. Whitman

Michael T. F. Wallor (Partner) born Pawtucket, Rhode Island, January 31, 1947; admitted to bar, 1973, Rhode Island. Education: University of Rhode Island (B.A., 1970); University of Louisville (J.D., 1973). Member: Rhode Island and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute. Reported Cases: Poudrier v. Brown University, 763 A.2d 632 (R.I. 2000); Lambert v. Stanley Bostitch, Inc., 723 A.2d 777 (R.I. 1999); Tibbetts v. Stanley Bostitch, Inc., 706 A.2d 925 (R.I. 1998); Silva v. Stanley Bostitch, 651 A.2d 1222 (R.I. 1994); Mullaney v. Gilbane Building Co., 520 A.2d 141 (R.I. 1987); Gordon v. St. Joseph's Hosp., 496 A.2d 132 (R.I. 1985); Silva v. James Ursini Co., 475 A.2d 205 (R.I. 1984); Ambeault v. Burrillville Racing Association, 373 A.2d 807 (R.I. 1997). Practice Areas: Workers Compensation Defense.Email: Michael T. F. Wallor

James T. Murphy (Partner) born Cincinnati, Ohio, January 18, 1949; admitted to bar, 1975, Rhode Island and Massachusetts; 1976, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and 1976, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island; U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; U.S. Court of Military Appeals. Education: Boston College (A.B., cum laude, 1971); Suffolk University (J.D., cum laude, 1975). Member, 1973-1975 and Note Editor, 1974-1975, Suffolk University Law Review. Town Solicitor, Jamestown, R.I., 2000-2001. Member: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Federal (President-Elect, Rhode Island Chapter) and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Torts and Insurance; Environmental Law) Bar Associations; Maritime Law Association of the United States (Proctor); Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association (DRI State Representative, Rhode Island); Rhode Island Association of Defense Trial Counsel (President); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. [CDR, JAGC, USNR]. Reported Cases: Doe v. Gelineau, 732 A.2d 43 (R.I. 1999); Jalowy v. Friendly Home, Inc., 818 A.2d 698 (R.I. 2003); Roe v. Gelineau, 794 A.2d 476 (R.I. 2002); Kelly v. Marcantonio, 678 A.2d 873 (R.I. 1996); Kennedy v. Ayala, 717 A.2d 648 (R.I. 1998); St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Warwick Dyeing Corp., 26 F.3d 1195 (1st Cir. 1994); Lutz Engineering v. Industrial Louvers, Inc., 585 A.2d 631 (R.I. 1991); B.G. Bailey Const. Co. v. Norberg, 524 A.2d 595 (R.I. 1987); Knight v. Town of Gloucester, 831 F.2d 30 (1st Cir. 1987); Central Oil Co. v. M/V Lamma-Forest, 821 F.2d 48 (1st Cir. 1987); Constant v. Amica Mut. Ins. Co. 497 A.2d 343 (1987); Pearl Brewing Co. v. McNaboe, 495 A.2d 238 (R.I. 1985); AAA Pool Service & Supply, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Co., 479 A.2d 112 (R.I. 1984); Heath v. American Sail Training Association, 644 F.Supp. 1459 (D.R.I 1986); Violet v. Picillo, 613 F. Supp. 1563 (D.R.I. 1985). Practice Areas: Environmental Law; Toxic Torts; Maritime Law; Products Liability; Psychological Injury; Employment Law; General Tort Litigation.Email: James T. Murphy

Thomas R. Bender (Partner) born South Kingstown, Rhode Island, February 12, 1957; admitted to bar, 1982, Rhode Island; 1983, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island; 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit. Education: University of Rhode Island (B.A., high distinction, 1979; Phi Beta Kappa); Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1982). Member: Rhode Island Bar Association (Member, Supreme Court Bench/Bar Committee); American Bar Association (Member, Council of Appellate Lawyers); Defense Research Institute (Member, Appellate Advocacy Committee). [Capt., Assistant. Staff Judge Advocate, USAF, 1983-1987]. Reported Cases: Jalowy v. Friendly Home, Inc., 818 A.2d 698 (R.I. 2003); Roe v. Gelineau, 794 A.2d 476 (R.I. 2002); Kelly v. Marcantonio, 187 F.3d 192 (1st Cir. 1999); Smith v. O'connell 997 F.Supp. 226 (D.R.I. 1998); Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Ass'n of Rhode Island v. Rhode Islan Insurer's Insolvency Fund, 703 A.2d 1097 (R.I. 1997); Ryan v. Knoller, 695 A.2d 990 (R.I. 1997); Kelly v. Marcantonio, 678 A.2d 873 (R.I. 1996); Cove Road Development v. Western Cranston Industrial Park Associates, 674 A.2d 1234 (R.I. 1996); Elgabri v. Lekas, 681 A.2d 271 (R.I. 1996); Amica Mutual Insurance Company v. Streiker, 583 A.2d 550 (R.I. 1990); McCarthy v. Johnson, 574 A.2d 1229 (R.I. 1990). Practice Areas: Appellate Litigation.Email: Thomas R. Bender

Megan J. Goguen (Partner) born Yorktown Heights, New York, December 27, 1972; admitted to bar, 1998, New York and Connecticut; 2000, Rhode Island. Education: Providence College (B.A., 1994); St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1997). Notes and Comments Editor, St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary. Author, "Tipping the Scales: A Fair Trial Versus Free Speech", St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary (Fall 1996). Member: Rhode Island Bar Association; Defense Research Institute. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense.Email: Megan J. Goguen

Kelly M. Sweeney (Partner) born Denver, Colorado, April 8, 1976; admitted to bar, 2001, Rhode Island; 2002, Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island. Education: University of Delaware (B.A., 1998); Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2001). Member: Rhode Island (Member, New Lawyers Committee), Massachusetts and American Bar Associations; Federal Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Committee, Rhode Island Chapter); Defense Research Institute. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation.Email: Kelly M. Sweeney

ASSOCIATES

Sara Fontes (Associate) admitted to bar, 2004, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Education: Brown University (B.A., 2000); Suffolk University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2004). Law Clerk to the Honorable Paul L. Rudman of Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 2004-2005. Member: Rhode Island, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation.Email: Sara Fontes

Jacquelyn L. Mouquin (Associate) born Providence, Rhode Island, 1981; admitted to bar, 2007, Rhode Island and Massachusetts; 2008, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island. Education: Syracuse University (B.S., 2003; B.A., 2003; M.S.W., 2004); Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., 2007). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. Fellow: Defense Research Institute; Defense Counsel of Rhode Island. Practice Areas: Complex and Multi-District Litigation(70%); Appellate Practice(15%); Insurance Defense(5%); Personal Injury(5%); Medical Malpractice(5%).Email: Jacquelyn L. Mouquin

Mary K. Welsh (Associate) born Willow Grove, Pennsylvania; admitted to bar, 2007, Rhode Island and Massachusetts; 2008, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island. Education: The Catholic University of America (Politics, cum laude, 2004); Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D., 2007). Intern for: Office of the Montgomery County Public Defender; Defender's Association of Philadelphia. Law Clerk for the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court. Research Assistant, Temple Professor. Staff Member and Executive Articles Symposium Editor, Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review. Member: Rhode Island and American Bar Associations; Desert Research Institute; Defense Counsel of Rhode Island. Practice Areas: Civil Practice; Workers Compensation.