AI Magazine Issue 8 2018

50 Acquisition International - Issue 8 2018 The Law Office of John L. Calgani III is a leading criminal defence firm based out of Providence, Rhode Island. Known for their expertise in criminal law, The Law Office of John L. Calgani III was named in Acquisition International’s ongoing 2018 Leading Adviser Awards with the title of Leading Criminal Defence Litigator of the Year, for the state of Rhode Island. Following this, we profiled the firm, and John Calgani himself, to see how they have established themselves as the go-to practice for criminal cases on the east coast. eld in high-esteem by peers and clients alike, the Law Office of John L. Calgani III provides diligent and meticulous advocacy in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. At the centre of the firm is John Calgani, a lawyer who has honed his considerable talents over fourteen years, practicing as both a defendant and prosecutor. Specialising primarily in violent crime, drug possession, military defence and criminal defence for misdemeanours and felonies, John Calgani has made a name in securing success in complex, paradigm-altering, landmark cases. Supplementary to his civilian work, John is also a prosecutor for the US Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps; in this role, he was admitted to practice in the Armed Forces Court of Appeals and the US Court of Criminal Appeals, alongside the state and federal courts for the states of New York, Florida, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Through both of his roles as a civilian and military attorney, he has forged a reputation as a fierce lawyer with a dominating presence in the courtroom. His work in state, federal and military courts has built a degree of experience that few attorneys across the US possess. As a result of this experience, he has a proven track record of attaining dismissals and reduced sentences for even the most serious of crimes. Working alongside John Calgani is Associate Attorney, John Pensa. A criminology and law graduate of the Roger Williams University Law School and State University of New York, Pensa Company: Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III Address: One Custom House St, Suite 300, Providence, Rhode Island, 2903, United States Website: www.calcagnilaw.com Telephone: 001 401 351 5100 Rhode Island’s Leading Criminal Defence Litigation Firm H 1805AI40 was admitted into the U.S. District Court for the state of Massachusetts. Since being admitted, Pensa has become an astute, and knowledgeable presence on the legal circuit, ensuring that the best possible results are achieved during litigation proceedings. With their team of paralegals, investigators and legal assistants, The Law Office of John L. Calgani believes firmly in the strength of their services. Utilising the idea that, to win a serious criminal defence case, a defendant needs to hire a team rather than an individual attorney, the firm prides itself on their comprehensive, thorough nature, born from a diversity of thought, and dedication to excellence. No stranger to accolades and recognition, the firm’s success in Acquisition International Magazine’s Leading Adviser programme stands as evidence to their extraordinary ability to succeed in the most demanding of cases, and their stand-out expertise in the high-risk area of criminal law. “With their team of paralegals, investigators and legal assistants, The Law Office of John L. Calgani believes firmly in the strength of their services.”