Carl B. Lisa
(Of Counsel)
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, admitted to bar, Rhode Island, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island.
Education
University of Rhode Island (B.A.,); Boston University (LL.B.), former Smithfield Town Solicitor and Probate Judge.
Awards and Education
- Outstanding Franchise Lawyer, Franchise Times; Certificate of Distinction, Rhode Island Bar Association.
- Moderator and Presenter 2013 Rhode Island Bar Association Understanding The Franchise Relationship.
- DD Independent Franchise Organization Hall of Fame, 2013; University of Rhode Island Hall Of Fame, 1997; Italo-American Hall of Fame.
(Member)
Rhode Island Bar Association; American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Probate; Franchise; Corporation; Banking; Business Law), board member, Past President of Kirkbrae Country Club,Inc., Former Trustee St. Phillips Church.
Reported Cases
Smithfield Voters for Responsible Development, Inc. v. LaGreca, et al 755 A.2d 126 (R.I. Sup. Ct. 2000).
Projects
Fidelity Investments Regional Campus, Smithfield R.I, Crossings at Smithfield; Dejana Realty of Smithfield; Kirkbrae Country Club, land acquisition, development and permitting; Dunkin’ Donuts Franchised locations, leasing, franchise, acquisitions and sales.
Practice Areas
- Franchise Law
- General Counsel DD Independent Franchise Organization
- Business and Estate Law
- Land Use
- Trusts and Estates
- Probate Law
- Corporate Counsel to Numerous Corporations
A Transactional Law Firm
Concentrating in Franchise, Business, Real Estate Acquisition and Disposition,
Probate/Estates, and Development Law.
Probate/Estates, and Development Law.
Franchise Law / Franchisee Representation
Purchase / Sale and Leasing of Franchise Business. Protection of Franchisee’s Rights.
Corporate Law
Formations, Share Holder / Member Agreements and Dissolutions.
Secured Transactions/Private & Bank Financing
Representation for business transactions of any size from start to finish.
Commercial & Residential Real Estate
Representing Buyers and Sellers in all aspects from contract execution, financing, title, and settlement.
Land Use
Zoning and legal issues pertaining to land use include easements, trespassing, and eminent domain.
Commercial Leasing
Representation of Borrowers and Lenders.
Estate Planning
Assisting families with setting up their estate.
Wills & Trusts
Assisting in affairs and assets to be distributed.
probate
Assisting families with probate.
Representative Clients
