Richard M. Coen

He also counsels clients in a wide variety of construction projects. This includes power projects involving gas-fired, wind energy, hydroelectric and heat co-generation plants; transportation, including intermodal facilities and bicycle path projects; and hazardous waste reclamation and telecommunications projects.

Richard helps public entities engaged in P3 projects in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment plants and other utilities, addressing finance, labor, and municipal procurement legal issues. He advises clients on risk allocation and contractual provisions bearing on liability and helps clients manage risk through surety bonds, insurance, and other forms of security.

He also represents buyers and sellers of environmentally contaminated properties, helping parties work with regulatory agencies to maximize value and limit exposure to environmental liability. Richard assists businesses in resolving complex zoning and title issues and advises borrowers in obtaining all types of financing, including syndicated, interstate, secured and unsecured financing.

“The breadth of my experience helps me stand out,” says Richard. “I started my career as a real estate creditors’ rights litigator. Seeing what happens when parties have exhausted all pre-litigation avenues gave me invaluable perspective into the transactional side of real estate – understanding the importance of crafting agreements that protect the client’s interests and anticipate how a seemingly unforeseeable dispute might play out. I’ve also gained extensive experience in representing governmental clients in public-private partnerships involving major utility and other projects.” This experience also uniquely informs his transactional practice – all of these elements, combined with years of financing, development and leasing experience, distinguishes Richard as a sought-after attorney.

Outside of work, Richard has been active as a coach for various organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club, Cumberland Youth Lacrosse Association, Mercymount Country Day School, and St. Mary-Sacred Heart School. He also has served as a counsellor for a high school General Educational Development (GED) program for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Woonsocket, and as an instructor in the St. John Vianney Church confirmation program.