Todd D. Amaral

Todd D. Amaral is an attorney who handles maritime, environmental, energy, intellectual property, coastal development, and business litigation matters. He assists innovators in Ocean Tech, Blue Tech, and Climate Tech industries. His work includes permitting disputes, renewable energy issues, construction disputes, and commercial conflicts. He helps businesses protect interests, manage risk, and address complex legal issues tied to waterfront development, innovation, regulated industries, and regulatory demands across Rhode Island.

Todd earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law. He also holds an M.B.A. from Providence College and a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University. During law school, he served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Law Review. He also worked as a Sea Grant Law Fellow, building skills in maritime, environmental, research, writing, and policy matters for coastal businesses and client needs.

Todd has experience in coastal development, R.I. DEM permitting appeals, waterfront redevelopment, renewable energy tax credits, and construction disputes. He also handles intellectual property disputes involving patent infringement, trade dress claims, and related conflicts. His business litigation work includes shareholder disputes, management conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, contract disputes, and bank-related matters. His finance background helps him understand business operations, corporate strategy, and commercial risk during growth, investment, and dispute planning.

Todd D. Amaral is recognized for maritime writing, marine affairs work, and contributions to emerging Blue Tech legal issues. His background includes more than a decade in banking and corporate finance. He uses that experience to provide practical guidance for businesses facing environmental, maritime, intellectual property, and commercial concerns. His work supports clients seeking clear strategies, protected assets, and strong solutions in regulated industries and evolving coastal markets statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Roger Williams University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Boston University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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