Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan
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The addition is another win for the fast-growing firm.
“Allan has served the Rhode Island community with distinction and is a dedicated public servant. We are excited to be part of the next chapter in his journey at PLDO and concentrate his time in the practice of law while he continues to assist individuals and corporate clients to achieve their respective goals,” said Gary Pannone, Managing Principal.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
“This is a great moment for PLDO and we are looking forward to having Allan become part of our team. His professionalism and leadership skills will be a tremendous addition to our firm and we are confident that he will have a significant impact with our lawyers, staff and clients, he added.
It is unclear if Fung - who lobbied years ago for the insurance industry - will return to lobbying. His wife - Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung - is a freshman state lawmaker this year.
Asked if lobbying will be part of Fung s new job, law firm spokeswoman Clare Eckert said: Allan’s appointment is as an attorney and partner and he is part of the PLDO team! PLDO is a busy firm and no doubt, Allan will be busy as well.
In making the announcement of Fung s hiring, Gary R. Pannone, the law firm s managing principal, said: “Allan has served the Rhode Island community with distinction and is a dedicated public servant.His professionalism and leadership skills will be a tremendous addition to our firm and we are confident that he will have a significant impact with our lawyers, staff and clients.”