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Adam M. Ramos

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Adam is a trusted advisor and advocate in Hinckley Allen’s Litigation Practice. His practice focuses on energy-related matters and complex business and commercial litigation. Adam’s energy-related practice includes representation of: (1) regional utilities in proceedings before state regulatory agencies, appeals of those decisions and in civil litigation matters, and (2) owners and developers of energy generation projects in proceedings before state regulatory agencies and to provide regulatory advice regarding transactions and project development.

Adam also represents a broad range of institutional and individual clients in sophisticated, high stakes litigation in state and federal trial and appeals courts. He has successfully represented clients in sophisticated product liability actions, intellectual property matters, real estate and land use disputes, insurance coverage litigation, mass torts, and premises liability claims.

Experience

Reported Cases

  • In re Proceedings to Establish a Contact Voltage Detection and Repair Program, 91 A. 3d 774 (R.I. 2014)
  • Bank Rhode Island v. Progressive Cas. Ins. Co., 19 F. Supp. 3d 378 (D.R.I. 2014)
  • Bank Rhode Island v. Progressive Cas. Ins. Co., 293 F.R.D. 105 (D.R.I. 2013)
  • Duro Textiles, LLC v. Sunbelt Corp., 12 F. Supp. 3d 221 (D. Mass. 2014)
  • Alex and Ani, LLC v. Elite Level Consulting, LLC, 31 F. Supp. 3d 365 (D.R.I. 2014)
  • W. Reserve Life Assur. Co. v. Caramadre, 847 F. Supp. 2d 329 (D.R.I. 2012)
  • Sax v. DiPrete, 639 F. Supp. 2d 165 (D. Mass. 2009)

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2016-Present)
    • Associate (2011-2015)
  • Adler, Pollock & Sheehan, P.C.
    • Associate (2007-2011)
  • Rhode Island Supreme Court
    • Clerk to Associate Justice Francis X. Flaherty (2006-2007)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2020-2025)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Energy Law
    • Litigation – Environmental
    • Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Super Lawyers, Rhode Island, Rising Stars (2011-2018)

Professional Affiliations

  • Bristol Warren Education Foundation, Board Member
  • Environmental and Energy Law Bar Committee, Member
  • Federal Bar Association, Member
  • Federal Bench/Bar Committee, Member
  • Hope Alzheimer’s Center, Board Member
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, Member
  • Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners, Board Member
  • Rhode Island Fair Funding Formula Working Group, Working Group Member
  • Technology in the Practice Bar Committee, Member

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts, 2007
  • Rhode Island, 2006
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2009
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2009
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 2008
  • United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, 2008
  • United States Supreme Court, 2014

Newsroom

Publication

Streamlining Clean Energy Project Development in Massachusetts: A Call for Reform

In a significant move towards encouraging and strengthening clean energy initiatives, on March 29, 2024, the Massachusetts Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting (the “Commission”) published a comprehensive set of recommendations aim…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Shine in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch.” This recognition, marking the largest group of attorneys honor…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

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Case Study

Hinckley Allen Helps Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Uphold Largest Purchase Power Agreements for Renewable Energy in the History of the Commonwealth

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) approving power purchase agreements (PPAs) for hydroelectric energy that the Commonwealth’s three largest utilities had awarded to Hydro-Québec u…

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Structuring & Leasing for New Lifestyle & Entertainment Complex

Client, Global Property Development Corporation is developing a lifestyle and entertainment destination in Amesbury, MA. Maples Crossing, set to become a premiere lifestyle and entertainment complex, will consist of 410,000 SF across three buildings, with …

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