OUR FIRM

THE FIRM WITH AN ASTUTE SKILL SET, BUILT WITH DECADES OF CREDENTIALS.

Desautel Browning Law focuses on state and federal environmental and energy statutory and regulatory compliance, civil litigation, land use litigation, administrative law, municipal law, property law, and municipal and regulatory zoning and permitting.

The Firm has handled litigation matters concerning environmental issues, utilities law, property rights, breach of contract claims, regulatory compliance, due process, constitutional claims.

The attorneys at Desautel Browning Law have experience before:

  • All courts in Rhode Island, including District Court, Family Court, Superior Court, Supreme Court, US District Court for RI, US Bankruptcy Court for RI;
  • Federal Courts, including the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals;
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency;
  • United States Department of Homeland Security;
  • United Stated States Department of Justice;
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
  • Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management;
  • Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council;
  • Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission;
  • Rhode Island Energy Facilities Siting Board;
  • Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts municipalities
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an expert reputation

Desautel Browning Law provides a comprehensive scope of legal representation in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts with respect to environmental law and permitting, energy law and licensing, land use law and zoning/permitting and civil litigation related to these areas of law.

devoted professionals

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Kerin Browning

PARTNER

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Marisa Desautel

PARTNER

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Michelle Hawes

Senior Associate

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PATRICK SULLIVAN

Of Counsel

what our clients
say about us

“Together, Patrick and Marisa provided outstanding client service and litigation services, which makes my job easier. Desautel Browning Law provides among the best quality of service and quality of work that I’ve seen within the industry.”

“Marisa and her team really think outside the box! I presented them with my company’s issue and they thought through every possible scenario so I wouldn’t be caught off guard in any way. It felt good to know I could rely on people who have real experience dealing with government agencies. Being in compliance is extremely important to us, and they were comprehensive in their guidance.”

“When you are dealing with environmental law issues, it can be daunting and you never really know where the pitfalls may be. From day one, Desautel Browning Law was extremely thorough and provided sound guidance. Every challenge was answered with a solution, and they helped us avoid situations we would not have known about ourselves.”