Formisano & Company

Reviews

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  Aly Scothon

  Jul 15, 2025
  1.0
  I do not recommend, I hired Edward to represent me with an employment issue, he started off bold and strong, at this time I felt great with my decision in hiring him. He served my employer with a letter, putting him on notice, stating " Please advise me if you have interest in engaging in a dialogue regarding ....." When my employer contacted Edward to discuss, Edward told him that he could not converse with him, he could only speak about the matter with his lawyer (which he did not have). He then suggested to my employer hiring his good friend, which my employer did. From that moment on Edward completely backed down, his responses completely contradicted themselves, usually I was answered with "Ummmm" and "Uhhh". Every conversation I was left with more questions then I even started with. He likes to keep all communication on the phone, which means no documentation of the conversation, I quickly stopped allowing phone conversations and made all communication happen through email. Email responses from him were VERY short. Closing the entire negotiation was a nightmare, I did not allow Edward to go with me to sign the final documents. My retainer which I willingly paid was $5000, not sure if he thought that this was going to be a quick score but I can not fathom that it is ethically right to tell someone "I can only speak with your lawyer", to then be told that they do not have one, then suggesting your good friend to represent them. Once the other attorney was hired, Edward completely backed down. In the state of Rhode Island you can absolutely self represent (if my employer wanted to). Again, I do not recommend, and I think a lot of the reviews posted are fake. My review of Edward does not include his staff, Diane in the office is fabulous and I appreciate her quick communication always.
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  John Emrich

  Feb 6, 2023
  5.0
  Engaging with this team was the best decision I could have ever made. The company I was working for was using a legal tactic that I thought was unjust. Ed and his team helped to flush this out and I am grateful! My family will now be secure. Thanks Ed!
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  Jeff Mello

  Jul 19, 2022
  5.0
  Ed is not afraid to take on the power structure and intense network of Rhode Island employment and government. He believes in his clients and always keeps their best interests at heart.
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  Kate Marra

  Mar 17, 2021
  5.0
  Attorney Formisano and his team are extremely personable, professional, and truly the best in class. They took my case seriously, achieved the results they said they would, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I look forward to recommending Formisano & Company to anyone with employment concerns!

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