Lynch & Pine, Attorneys at Law

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Attorney Maria Deaton who received unanimous support from the Senate Judiciary Committee for her nomination to be an Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court.  Everyone at Lynch and Pine is so proud of her accomplishments.

05/15/2026

What measures help keep residents with dementia safe?

Can I sue the nursing home?

04/30/2026

Lynch & Pine takes great pride in seeing our distinguished Partner Maria Deaton become a jurist of the Rhode Island Superior Court. We want to recognize and celebrate this moment, knowing Maria’s talents, experience, personality, and temperament will make her a tremendous member of the Rhode Island Judiciary.

The base salary for a lifetime Superior Court seat is $205,567.

04/30/2026

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/courts/2026/04/29/ri-will-have-two-new-superior-court-judges/89858233007/

The base salary for a lifetime Superior Court seat is $205,567.

04/27/2026

Families often notice small changes first.

Spot the signs of failure.

03/23/2026

Tracking response times can help families recognize patterns linked to understaffing.

Care delays may indicate staff gaps.

02/26/2026

In Rhode Island, timely incident reports can help turn suspicion of neglect into accountability.

How facilities are held responsible.

01/20/2026

Abuse and malpractice trigger different legal actions and different outcomes.

Can I sue the nursing home?

12/23/2025

When nursing facilities neglect communication, residents suffer.

Signs of stonewalling in nursing homes.

11/18/2025

Nursing homes don't just need to manage patients' health, but also anti-social behavior.

Is your facility safe?