Atty. Matthew C. Reeber
Matthew C. Reeber is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Employment Law Teams.
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Matthew C. Reeber is a employment and litigation attorney based in Johnston, Rhode Island, practicing at Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, and New York, New York. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2006) and Colby College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Johnston, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew C. Reeber is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Employment Law Teams
- He is a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney and litigator, focusing his practice on defending clients in both state and federal courts
- Attorney Reeber serves as counsel for a wide range of clients and has successfully handled matters ranging from major property losses to wrongful termination claims
- He prides himself on bringing matters to a successful conclusion in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Attorney Reeber recently defended the Providence Water Supply Board in a case arising out of an alleged defective repair and obtained a favorable jury verdict after a five-day jury trial
- He also obtained summary judgment on a claim brought in federal court against a municipality, its administrator and police department alleging wrongful termination
- Attorney Reeber has been selected by his peers annually since 2021 for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America®
- He was also named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for several years, and in 2024, he was distinguished by Super Lawyers for his employment litigation practice
- He earned his J.D. in 2006 from Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana
- In addition to his juris doctorate, Attorney Reeber also received an Admiralty Certificate from Tulane University School of Law
- Attorney Reeber received his undergraduate degree in American Studies and History, cum laude, from Colby College in 2001
- He is admitted to practice law in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
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 Johnston 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 andnue, 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.
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