Atty. Armando E. Batastini
Armando is a commercial and real estate litigator and is leader of the Distressed Commercial Debt Litigation team. He represents businesses and owners in a wide variety of contractual, shareholder and commercial realty disputes.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Providence, RI
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About Armando E. Batastini at a Glance
Armando E. Batastini is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island, United States, Massachusetts, United States, and New York, United States. Educated at Roger Williams University (J.D., 1998) and United States Naval Academy (BS). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Providence) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Armando E. Batastini
- Armando is a commercial and real estate litigator and is leader of the Distressed Commercial Debt Litigation team
- He represents businesses and owners in a wide variety of contractual, shareholder and commercial realty disputes
- He devotes a large portion of his practice to representing holders of commercial debt in all aspects of work-outs, foreclosures, receiverships and guaranty enforcement actions
- I focus my practice on the following areas: Distressed Commercial Debt I represent special servicers, balance sheet lenders and purchasers with respect to every aspect of distressed commercial debt, from sale and acquisition, to work-out, foreclosure and receivership and associated guaranty and lender liability litigation
- I successfully sought the first federal receiver for CMBS debt in New England and represent holders in federal and state receivership proceedings throughout the Northeast
- Shareholder Disputes I represent closely held businesses and their owners in ownership, fiduciary and oppression claims in a variety of industries
- I am currently representing majority ownership interests in a suit seeking to enforce their buy-back rights against the estate of a former owner
- Real Estate I represent commercial realty owners in title, boundary, restrictive covenant, adverse possession, partition and easement disputes
- I also routinely represent parties in the sale and acquisition of commercial real estate
- Election Law Every cycle, I advise and represent candidates before the Rhode Island Board of Elections, Rhode Island Supreme Court, Federal Court for the District of Rhode Island and First Circuit Court of Appeals with respect to election challenges and other election law issues including ballot access issues
- I recently prosecuted an unconstitutional deprivation of ballot access claim for a candidate for mayor of the City of Central Falls, RI, obtaining an injunction compelling the City to place the candidate on the ballot and further successfully defending that injunction on appeal to the First Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Armando E. Batastini's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Armando E. Batastini handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Providence.
Business & Corporate Law in Providence
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Providence
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Providence
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Providence
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Civil Litigation in Providence
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Providence
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Providence Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Providence-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Providence Choose Armando E. Batastini
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Armando E. Batastini's practice in the field of business, real estate, bankruptcy, estate litigation, and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Rhode Island, United States, Massachusetts, United States, and New York, United States, Armando E. Batastini can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Armando E. Batastini can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Providence
A Providence-based practice means Armando E. Batastini attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Armando E. Batastini Handles in Providence
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