Gunning & LaFazia, Inc

Gunning & LaFazia, Inc. is a civil litigation firm established in 1954 by attorneys William Gunning and Raymond LaFazia. Based in Rhode Island, the firm provides legal services to individuals and companies, handling cases in state and federal courts across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The firm is committed to a client-first approach and adheres to high standards of representation, assisting clients in all aspects of litigation, including administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

The firm's primary focus is insurance defense litigation, representing businesses, insurance companies, and their insureds. This includes claims related to bad faith, property damage, automobile incidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist issues, commercial general liability, high education matters, and employment discrimination. Additionally, Gunning & LaFazia, Inc. defends business clients against claims involving premises liability, products liability, and medical malpractice.

Attorneys at the firm have tried hundreds of cases and are active in the legal community. They have served on non-profit boards and local commissions, held leadership positions in professional organizations, and lectured on various legal topics. The firm continues to build on its legacy of success in civil litigation defense.