$ 175-450 per hour
Kas R. Decarvalho
also known as Kas R. DeCarvalho
About Kas
Biography
Kas R. DeCarvalho is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC and a member of the firm's Corporate & Business Team. With nearly 20 years of expertise and specific focus on business and transactional law, his practice includes business structuring and formations, financing, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, intellectual property, international business ethics and compliance, arts and entertainment law and education law. His clients include private businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations. Attorney DeCarvalho is also the founder of Original Innovative Concepts LLC, a product development and licensing venture, and Rhode Island Martial Arts, Inc., a non-profit entity providing training and life skills to inner-city youth.
Mr. DeCarvalho is also an active community volunteer, presently serving on the boards of multiple nonprofit and business development organizations, including the Providence Economic Development Partnership, the Greater Providence YMCA, RI Public Television, Thurgood Marshall Law Society, The Metropolitan Career and Technical Center (The MET School), the Providence Athenaeum, Oasis International and Progresso Latino. He is also an appointed member of the Rhode Island Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline, an member of the Rhode Island Commodores and is a graduate of Leadership Rhode Island/Omega Class. He has been recognized for his skills as a corporate attorney in the New England edition of Super Lawyers.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Rhode Island for 25 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
1310 Atwood Avenue, Suite 215N, Johnston, RI, 02919
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
1301 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI, 02919
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Kas R. Decarvalho's Reviews
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Posted by Lindsay | December 1, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
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Sincere and professional
Kas has a unique way of weaving a sincere individual touch to the professional field of law. I was pleasantly surprised by his warmth; generosity; and humor weaved into his stellar knowledge and experience. Kas is a gem and someone I can full heartedly trust to be on my side.
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Knowledgeable!
I called Kas to set up an appointment to talk about a legal situation that arose on a short film project I was working on. Kas instead shared his excellent advice on the spot, and got me moving towards a solution in less than an hour. Thanks, Kas! Next time, I will come to you much sooner in the pre-...
Kas Decarvalho
Replied last May 31, 2017It was absolutely my pleasure, and I'm glad I was able to steer you in the right direction!
Kas R. Decarvalho's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Kas for almost 20 years and have worked with him on a variety of matters. He's also become a good friend and I've had many opportunities to observe him as a civic leader and family man in addition work as an attorney. Kas is a creative, imaginative, "can do" lawyer and I am happy to recommend him without any reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Community Service Award, Oasis International
2008
Forty Under Forty, RI Business Journal
2006
Forty Under Forty, RI Business Journal
N/A
Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West, LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
2010 - 2013
Founding Partner, Fontaine DeCarvalho & Bell LLC
1999 - 2003
Attorney, Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
RI Judicial Tenure and Fitness CommitteeCommittee Member
2013 - Present
Greater Providence YMCABoard Member
2013 - Present
Providence AthenaeumBoard Member
2013 - Present
Progresso LatinoBoard Member
2004 - Present
Metropolitan Career and Technical CenterBoard Member
2004 - Present
Rhode Island CommodoresMember
2004 - Present
Thurgood Marshall Law SocietyMember, Chair
2002 - Present
Providence Economic Development PartnershipBoard Member, Treasurer
2012 - 2014
United Way of Rhode IslandBoard Member
2004 - 2014
Quonset Development CorporationBoard Member
2004 - 2007
Leadership Rhode IslandOmega Class, Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Joint Venture Dispute
Positive
Education
1999
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD
1994
University of North Carolina
BA
1993
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
BA
1989
Phillips Exeter Academy
N/A
RJ Reynolds High
Speaking Engagements
2012
99th Anniversary Celebration
NAACP - Keynote Speaker
Publications
2015
RI Small Business Jouranl
Best Business Insurance is No Risk Culture
2013
RI Small Business Journal
Sustainability Planning as Value Driver
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers