Fidelity Investments

Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. has represented Fidelity in the development of the company's over 300 acre, RI Campus since 1996.

Transactions have included: land acquisition; representation in permitting proceedings before the town council, planning board and other agencies; permitting transactions for construction of a 3rd office building; and, most recently, permitting for a 565,000 sq. ft. office building, the largest in RI.

Smithfield Business Park

We represented this developer to obtain permitting for a 100-Acre business park.

Hanton City Gateway

Our firm negotiated permitting and related services for a 95, 000 sq. ft. office park comprised of two buildings, located on George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI.

W/S Development Associates, LLC

When this developer needed permitting and litigation services for a 600,000 sq. ft. Regional Outdoor Shopping Center, The Crossing at Smithfield relied on Lisa & Sousa, Ltd.

Dunkin' Donuts

We have represented Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the acquisition, sale and development of multi-unit locations for over 50 years collectively.

Lisa & Sousa, LTD. is also legal counsel for Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Organization (DDIFO).

Recent Transactions:
Transfer of ownership of 100 franchise locations in Northeast, Southeast and other parts of the United States; Sale of 48 locations in NY; Purchase of 15 stores in the Northeast; Acquisition of multi-shop networks in Florida (18), Vermont (20) and Cape Cod, MA (20).

DD Independent Franchise Owners, Inc (DDIFO)

Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. is legal counsel for the Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Organization (DDIFO) with a membership of approximately 2400 Dunkin' Donuts franchise units nationwide.

Bob's Discount Furniture

We provided legal counsel for new construction at this popular retailer's Warwick, RI Facility.

Kirkbrae Country Club

When they wanted to build a new 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse in Lincoln, RI, Kirkbrae Country Club turned to Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. for permitting and other legal services.

Belvedere at Hope, Bristol, Rhode Island

Transactions leading to the sale of a historic hotel began with bankruptcy litigation and ended with the rescue of a floundering permitting process. Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. turned this project around in just 4 months.

Newspaper Business

Performed a variety of real estate and intellectual property services to a Nationally Syndicated Newspaper Company.

Marina in Bristol, RI

Marinas in RI have unique permitting requirements. With our help, the permitting process for expansion for our client was smooth sailing.

Intrafamily Planning/Estate Planning

We recently developed plans that allowed orderly transfer of family-owned Dunkin' Donuts franchises to resolve numerous multi-generational and business transition issues.

The Westminster Square Building

Recently, we provided legal services covering all aspects of acquiring this large Providence office building and executed in a timely manner.