Anthony R. Mignanelli

Anthony R. Mignanelli is the Senior Counsel of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Department of Orson and Brusini, Ltd. Mr. Mignanelli received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from Bryant University and his J.D. degree from the George Mason University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as well as the United States District Court for Rhode Island, United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Mignanelli successfully litigated the landmark special needs planning case of Chenot v. Bordeleau wherein the Rhode Island Supreme Court held that persons who are beneficiaries of discretionary trusts may also be eligible for medical assistance benefits. He also prevailed in another precedent-setting case, Pezza v. Pezza, in which the Rhode Island Supreme Court defined the rights of a surviving spouse to real estate held in trust. Mr. Mignanelli was voted one of the four best estate planning attorneys in a survey of the Fifty Best Lawyers in Rhode Island published by Rhode Island Monthly. Mr. Mignanelli was also recognized as one of New England's top attorneys in Super Lawyers Magazine numerous times. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Mignanelli was employed as a Trust Officer with Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank, and Old Stone Trust Company. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Anthony R. Mignanelli included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Mr. Mignanelli was voted one of the top four estate planning attorneys in a survey of the fifty best lawyers in Rhode Island published by Rhode Island Monthly in February 1998. Mr. Mignanelli received the Rhode Island Bar Associations Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award in May 2002, in recognition of his service to The Salvation Army, The Blackstone Valley Arc and The Fogarty Center Arc Mr. Mignanelli was awarded the Professional Excellence in Law as published by Rhode Island Monthly in June 2022. Other Sources of Feedback About Anthony R. Mignanelli Included on the 2021Rhode Island Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2020 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2019 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2018 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2017 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2016 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2015 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2014 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2013 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2012 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2011 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2010 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2009 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list 2008 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list

• Principal

• Old Stone Trust Company, Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer, 1981 - 1984
• Bryant College, Instructor, 1983 - 1984
• American Institute of Banking, R.I. Chapter, Instructor, - 1982
• R.I. Hospital Trust National Bank, Trust Officer, 1980 - 1981
• U.S. Bureau of Biologics, Legal Advisor, 1979 - 1980
• References
• Bank of America (Private Clients Group), Providence, Rhode Island

• Lecturer, Estate Planning and Estate Settlement Issues

• Chenot v. Bordeleau
• Court: Rhode Island Supreme Court
• Pezza v. Pezza

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• Virginia
• U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island
• U.S. Tax Court
• U.S. Supreme Court

• Rhode Island Bar Association
• Rhode Island Bar Association Probate and Trust Committee
• Virginia State Bar
• United States Supreme Court
• United States Tax Court
• United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
• University Club of Rhode Island