McElroy & Donaldson

05/23/2022

We are pleased to announce that Michael R. McElroy, Esq. has been recognized by the Rhode Island Bar Association as the recipient of the 2022 Ralph P. Semonoff Award for Professionalism.

The Rhode Island Bar Association presents this award each year to an attorney who exemplifies professionalism in the law and advances the calling of professional practice through leadership, high standards of integrity, commitment, and dedication.

The award is named for Ralph P. Semonoff, who left a legacy of the law as a high calling, justice as a defendable right, and public service as the beacon of a life's work.

The award presentation ceremony will be on June 23rd during the RI Bar Association 2022 Annual Meeting at the Providence Convention Center.

Link to full announcement -- https://ribar.com/news/article/7553

09/10/2019

We are proud to announce that Michael R. McElroy, Esq. is the new President of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation. The RI Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Rhode Island Bar Association. Congratulations Michael!

Congratulations to new Rhode Island Bar Foundation President Michael R. McElroy, Esq., of Schacht & McElroy! Michael is a past president of the Bar Association and has volunteered on behalf of the Bar Association and Bar Foundation for many years. Thank you for your continued excellent work and commitment to the profession, Michael! Click here to read Michael’s Bar Foundation President’s Message: www.ribar.com/Rhode%20Island%20Bar%20Foundation/FoundationPresidentsMessage.aspx

10/29/2018

We are proud to announce that Leah J. Donaldson, Esq. has once again been selected for inclusion in the listing of New England Super Lawyers. Leah and Mike are honored to be the only two Rhode Island attorneys named in the 'Utilities' practice area for 2018.

Leah Donaldson is one of the top rated Utilities attorneys in Providence, RI. She has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

10/29/2018

We are proud to announce that, for the eleventh consecutive year, Michael R. McElroy, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in the listing of New England Super Lawyers. Michael and Leah are honored to be the only two Rhode Island attorneys named in the 'Utilities' practice area for 2018.

Michael McElroy is one of the top rated Utilities attorneys in Providence, RI. He has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

08/15/2017

Honored to be selected as Lawyer of the Year in the field of Energy Law.

PROVIDENCE – 38 Rhode Island lawyers were recognized in the 2018 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” awards announced Tuesday with several in-state firms with lawyers who were represented in the awards. The following is a list of lawyers recognized in the 2018 Best Lawyer awards alphabetized and sorte...

03/14/2017

Look who made the cover of Providence Business News!

The proposed power plant continues to be highly controversial as reported this week by Providence Business News. The article highlights several of the major issues surrounding the plant including the lack of confirmed need for the plant and the price risks to consumers by continuing to expand gas powered plants when we are already over-reliant and exposed to gas price volatility. Rather than taking a "step back" to double down on yesterday's fossil fuel sources we should "step forward" by investing in renewable technologies that contribute to our energy diversity, help create a cleaner and stronger economy, and do not require such massive negative environmental impact and risk. Our future depends on it. http://www.pbn.com/proposed-burrillville-power-plant-sparks-fight-over-regions-energy-future,120938

03/27/2015

Michael R. McElroy is pleased to announce that Leah J. Donaldson has joined the firm as a partner.

Leah J. Donaldson, Esq., is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience with complex litigation.

03/27/2015

Leah J. Donaldson, Esq. / Partner