Girard R. Visconti, Partner at Savage Law Partners, LLP

Practice Groups:
Business and Civil Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate and Business
Domestic and Family Law
Labor and Employment
Land Use and Zoning
Personal Injury
Public Sector/Governmental Services

Girard R. Visconti, Partner

Email: gvisconti@savagelawpartners.com
Phone: 401.238.1311
Fax: 401.648.6748


Co-Chair – Construction Law Practice Group

Jerry Visconti graduated from Providence College (B.A. 1965 and Suffolk University Law School (J.D. 1968). He practices in all areas of litigation and business law with particular emphasis on construction consulting and litigation, business and commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation, and matters at trial and appellate levels, including employment, construction and commercial litigation. Jerry brings over 40 years of legal experience to the firm. He is admitted practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

As one of the leading experts in construction law in the state, Jerry has been instrumental in the drafting and passage of the Mechanics’ Lien statute and other laws pertaining to the construction industry. He is also the legal counsel for the Rhode Island Subcontractors Association (RISA). Mr. Visconti represents owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and suppliers.

Mr. Visconti also serves as a mediator/arbitrator.

Jerry has been both a member and chair of the Judicial Nominating Committee, is President Emeritus of the Whitmarsh Corporation, and has received numerous awards for his achievements in both the legal community and the private sector. Jerry very much enjoys cooking and has self-published a cookbook of his favorite recipes.

  • Represented the State and Supreme Court on the Kent County Courthouse and Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal (i.e. negotiated and drafted contracts with the architects and contractors as well as reviewed construction activity over the course of the project).
  • Represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers for contract drafting, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
  • Performed construction consulting on various projects, including an educational institution that developed four major campuses.
  • Martindale-Hubbell 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Register of AV Pre-eminent Lawyers Award, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.
  • American Registry as published in Best Lawyers have selected Mr. Visconti as “One of the Best Construction Attorneys in Rhode Island” for the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • The Providence College Reverend Charles B. Quirk Award, and on behalf of the Quirk Institute and Industrial Relations in Providence College, with special emphasis on Construction and Labor Law
  • Rhode Island Supreme Court Award in recognition of serving as Chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission
  • Justinian Law Society Pro Bono Award
  • Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Efforts Award on behalf of Whitmarsh House (A Safe Haven for Boys)
  • 1965 Providence College – B.A. Economics
  • 1968 Suffolk University – J.D.
  • Rhode Island Courts
  • Massachusetts Courts
  • United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • United States District Court of Appeals, First Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Member of the Miriam Hospital Foundation Board of Governors
  • Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations
  • American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • R.I. Bar Association Committee: Labor
  • Executive Secretary & General Counsel, Rhode Island Subcontractors Association 1970
  • Panel of Arbitrators, Labor, American Arbitration Association
  • Panel of Arbitrators, The Labor Relations Connection, LLC
  • Guest Speaker, Roger Williams University School of Law, Seminars on Construction and Architectural Law
  • Past President, Italian-American Foundation for Medical Education
  • Past President Emeritus, Whitmarsh Corporation (A Safe Haven for Boys)
  • Executive Board Member, St. Thomas More Society
  • Governor, Board of Governors, Rhode Island Hospital, 2008
  • Member, Rhode Island Commodores
  • Chair, Judicial Nominating Commission, 2000 to 2007
  • Member, Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America