Richard R. Beretta, Jr.

Richard R. Beretta, Jr. is a shareholder at Adler Pollock & Sheehan in Providence and Boston. The practice focuses on government relations, health care litigation, construction, insurance defense, energy, telecommunications, and civil investigations. Beretta works with businesses, regulated companies, insurers, and institutional clients and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

Beretta earned a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 1989, a D.M.D. from Tufts University in 1986, and an A.B. from the College of the Holy Cross in 1982. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

Beretta brings practical experience to the representation. He combines litigation with government relations and legislative work. His defense practice includes health care, construction accidents, professional liability, products and premises claims, transportation, corrections, community associations, and director and officer matters. He also advises companies in regulated industries and represents clients in Attorney General investigations. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Richard R. Beretta, Jr. also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. He has received repeated recognition in government relations and administrative law and has served in business and community leadership roles. His practice is particularly suited to matters that combine regulation, public policy, litigation risk, and industry operations. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association’s Governmental, Fidelity/Surety and Energy sections
• Director, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member, South Eastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA)
• Board Member, Bradley Hospital Foundation
• Former chairman, Gateway Healthcare Foundation
• Former Director, Trinity Repertory Company
• Former chairman, Diocese of Providence School Board
• Former Board Member, American Heart Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Former member, Rhode Island Governor’s Task Force on Insurance
• Former member, Governing Council, YMCA of Pawtucket

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tufts University
  D.M.D.
• College of Holy Cross
  A.B.

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