Meeting the legal needs of businesses, institutions, professionals, insurers and insureds since 1934.
Sloane and Walsh, LLP defends insurers, businesses, and institutions across the nation, with a record of trial wins and appellate victories built over nine decades.
Trial Ready Preparation
Every matter is prepared as if it is headed to verdict, so clients never negotiate from a position of doubt.
Nine Decades of Institutional Trust
Since 1934, insurers, hospitals, and corporations have relied on the firm for high stakes defense work.
Results Across the United States
Attorneys admitted throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, plus federal courts across the Northeast.
Award Winning Attorneys
Our law firm has been AV rated by Martindale Hubbell for decades, and has been consistently listed in New England Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Our firm has also been listed as a US News Tier 1 Best Law Firm in America. Our clients include all major insurance companies and numerous nationally known businesses, and our record of success includes many groundbreaking and law making cases.
Focused on achieving client goals
Sloane and Walsh, LLP has been focused on achieving client goals through the most effective means available.
Our Mission
To represent our clients with unwavering integrity, prudent counsel and persuasive advocacy while employing problem solving analytics, focused attention to detail and delivering positive results.
Our Approach
To deploy our deep experience, legal acumen and commitment to excellence in a collaborative engagement with our clients as we pursue a shared goal of achieving the best possible resolution even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Our Difference
Our difference manifests itself in our client relationships and commitment to their interests. Our achievements rest on the realization of our clients’ goals. Our history, our present and our future are built on the foundation of our clients’ success.
Trusted Since 1934
For the better part of a century, we have been meeting the needs of businesses, institutions, professionals, insurers and insureds. Headquartered in Boston, the attorneys at Sloane and Walsh, LLP regularly represent clients throughout the United States. From our main office in Boston and branches throughout New England we handle insurance disputes, claims counsel services, insurance coverage and subrogation throughout the United States. Additionally, the medical professional liability attorneys at Sloane and Walsh, LLP are recognized among the elite medical defense attorneys in New England.
Our Practice areas
Property Insurance Law
First party and related property insurance matters, part of the firm’s broader insurance coverage and subrogation practice.
Subrogation Law
Subrogation recovery work for insurers, handled alongside the firm’s insurance coverage practice throughout the United States.
General Liability Litigation
General liability defense litigation handled at the trial and appellate level throughout New England.
Professional Liability Defense
we have provided defense of all professionals, including insurance agents and brokers, attorneys, architects and engineers, accountants, securities brokers, and real estate professionals.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Defense of physicians, nurses, and hospitals, recognized among the elite medical defense attorneys in New England.
Appellate Practice
Appearances before multiple appellate courts across the Northeast, including cases involving questions of first impression.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation, arbitration, and other dispute forums, used alongside litigation to reach resolutions that meet client needs.
Insurance Dispute Law, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Coverage disputes and bad faith matters for insurers and insureds, handled at both the trial and appellate level throughout New England.
Employment Law Defense
Defense of employers against workplace claims, a practice area named in the firm’s senior partner bios.
The History of Sloane and Walsh, LLP
Since 1934, Sloane and Walsh, LLP has built its reputation in the courtroom, resolving complex, high profile litigation for insurers, businesses, and institutions across New England and the United States. Our attorneys are recognized members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and Super Lawyers.
Meet the attorneys at Sloane & Walsh, LLP
From negotiation to trial and appeals, work carried out by more than 30 attorneys across our New England offices.
Anthony J. Antonellis
Senior Partner
John A. Donovan III
Senior Partner
William Dailey Jr.
Senior Partner
Lydia C. Knight
Partner
Questions & Answers
Where does the Sloane & Walsh, LLP firm practice?
From offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, with attorneys who regularly represent clients throughout the United States.
Does the firm handle matters outside New England?
Yes. Sloane and Walsh regularly represents clients throughout the United States, serving as national counsel in addition to its New England based practice.
Who does the firm represent?
Businesses, institutions, professionals, insurers, and insureds, including major insurance companies, hospitals, religious organizations, and a professional sports league.
Does the firm go to trial, or only negotiate settlements?
Both. The firm advocates in the courtroom when needed, and is also skilled in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Does the firm have appellate experience?
Yes. Sloane and Walsh’s appellate lawyers have presented arguments in more than 140 cases before Massachusetts and federal appellate courts.
What professional recognitions does the firm hold?
The firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, has been consistently listed in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, and has been named a US News Tier 1 Best Law Firm.
Does Sloane and Walsh, LLP advise on HIPAA compliance and data breach response?
Yes. The firm counsels covered entities and business associates on HIPAA compliance, business associate agreements, breach notification and OCR investigations, as part of its healthcare and privacy practice.
Does the firm defend employers against employment claims in Massachusetts?
Yes. Sloane and Walsh defends employers in wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful termination matters, including Massachusetts Wage Act claims and employment practices liability coverage disputes.
Does the firm handle insurance appraisal and examination under oath?
Yes. The firm represents insurers in appraisal and reference proceedings, examinations under oath and loss valuation disputes, including matters governed by the broad evidence rule.
Sloane and Walsh, LLP has been giving back to the community for nearly a century. We encourage community service and our lawyers volunteer outside the courtroom in a number of local and national charities.
Prudent Counsel.
Persuasive Advocacy.
Our attorneys bring prudent counsel and persuasive advocacy to every matter we handle. We invite you to contact us directly.