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R. Thomas Dunn

Providence, RI

Trusted construction attorney serving Providence.

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R. Thomas Dunn is an attorney based in Providence, RHODE ISLAND. The practice focuses on Construction.

Based in
Providence, RHODE ISLAND
Experience
attorney
Known for
Construction
  • Handles Construction matters from Providence, RHODE ISLAND.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).

About R. Thomas Dunn: R. Thomas Dunn is an attorney based in Providence, RHODE ISLAND. The practice focuses on Construction.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

R. Thomas Dunn represents clients in Providence, Rhode Island across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About R. Thomas Dunn

Tom Dunn concentrates his practice in construction law and complex business dispute resolution representing clients in various sectors of the construction industry, including power generation, utility and road work, painting, and plumbing and mechanical work. Tom has served as trial counsel representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in multiparty, complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Tom is the partner-in-charge of the Providence office and he regularly works out of the Boston office.

In addition to litigation, arbitration, and mediation, Tom counsels clients in construction contract drafting, review, negotiation, and dispute avoidance services, including EPC, design-build, CM, GMP, and cost-plus contracts and subcontracts. Tom regularly works with the AIA Contract Documents, ConsensusDocs Contract Documents, and custom manuscript contract documents. In his 17 years of practice, whether resolving disputes or drafting contracts, Tom actively listens to his clients and works collaboratively with them to develop a plan to best serve and advance their objectives in an efficient, pragmatic manner.

Credentials

Education

  • University of the Pacific

    J.D. with great distinction; Order of the Coif · 2004

  • Tufts University

    B.A. · 2000

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • United States, Massa

    ACTIVE

  • United States, Rhode

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the New England Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list for 2010-2018 for construction litigation in Rhode Island

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Providence, Rhode Island 02903

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  • What areas of law does R. Thomas Dunn practice?

    R. Thomas Dunn focuses on Construction.

  • Where is R. Thomas Dunn located?

    R. Thomas Dunn primarily serves clients in Providence, Rhode Island.

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