Commercial & Business Litigation
At Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP, we handle commercial and business litigation matters from our offices in Newport and Wakefield. For more than 25 years, clients throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts have turned to our attorneys for help resolving disputes. Our dedication to aggressive, proactive representation has earned us a reputation for achieving the best possible results for our clients. Our lawyers work closely with our clients, reviewing every detail of their case to create a legal strategy that makes the most sense based on the facts and the client’s needs.
Commercial Litigation Cases
We represent businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and commercial entities in commercial litigation related to a range of business concerns, including:
- Contract disputes
- Partner and shareholder disputes
- Business torts
- Insurance disputes
- Collections and creditors’ rights
Business Litigation Cases
We also represent clients in all other types of business litigation, including:
- Corporate Governance Issues
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Disputes
- Antitrust and Competition Issues
- Fraud and Misrepresentation
- Real Estate and Property Disputes
Commercial & Business Litigation Law Insights
Seven Estate Planning Traps Most People Miss—and Seven Questions to Audit Your Family’s Future
Attorney Melissa L. Green highlights seven common estate planning traps that show up over time, along with seven questions you can use as a simple audit.
What Is a SLAT and Is It Right for Your Estate Plan?
A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust can move millions out of your taxable estate while your spouse retains access to those assets. That’s a powerful combination, but it comes with real strings attached.
Know the Rules on Obtaining Special Permits for Accessory Dwelling Units
Special permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) aren’t handed out at the building department counter. Here’s what the process looks like in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and how to avoid the mistakes that derail approvals.
Protect What You’ve Worked To Build
The first step is a single call to our law office. To schedule your free initial consultation, call us today at 401-849-3040 local or 866-378-5836 toll free, or write to us online to discuss your case.





