Andrew G. Blais

Andrew G. Blais is an associate with Duffy & Sweeney, A Division of Stevens & Lee, in Providence, Rhode Island. His practice includes litigation, real estate and land use, and construction law. He represents clients in business disputes and complex civil matters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His work includes trust disputes, zoning matters, condominium disputes, professional licensing cases, closely held business disputes, and emergency proceedings involving real estate development and municipal action.

Andrew earned a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Rhode Island. He later served as a law clerk for the Rhode Island Superior Court, gaining direct exposure to court procedure and judicial decision-making. He is admitted in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as before the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Andrew has secured the removal of a fiduciary in a trust dispute and obtained a Rhode Island Superior Court judgment reversing a municipality’s denial of zoning relief, together with an award of attorneys’ fees. He has represented condominium owners in disputes over common-area maintenance and governance, overturned a medical license suspension imposed by a state regulatory board, reversed the appointment of a receiver for a closely held business, and obtained emergency injunctive relief for a real estate developer.

Andrew G. Blais has been recognized among Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Up & Coming lawyers and was named a 2026 40 Under Forty honoree by Providence Business News. He has also received Best Lawyers Ones to Watch and Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition in areas connected to his practice. His work reflects a litigation-focused approach to business, real estate, construction, land use, trust, and professional licensing disputes, with experience in both trial-level and emergency proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Duffy & Sweeney, A Division of Stevens & Lee
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member of the Inaugural Class, Rhode Island Bar Association Leadership Academy (2023-2024)

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rhode Island
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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