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Stephen J. Carlotti

Partner, Attorney at Hinckley Allen

Medium firm (21 to 100 attorneys) Nationwide Website 401-274-2000Admitted since 1966
American Bar AssociationRhode Island Bar AssociationAAI Foster Grant, Inc., Director (1992-2002)AMTROL, Inc., Vice Chairman & Member of the Executive Committee (1996)Board of Governors, R.I. Country Club (1994-2007)Commission on Judicial Tenure & Discipline (2010-2013)Judicial Nominating Commission, Chairman (2007-2009)Outlet Communications, Director (1990-1996)Rhode Island Country Club, President (2005-2007)Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council, Director (1998-2012)

About

Stephen J. Carlotti has served businesses and governmental entities as general counsel, with his focus on manufacturing and distribution. Public companies and private companies across the United States retain him in life insurance, manufacturing, and real estate. Jewelry companies and high technology companies retain him as well. As a partner at Hinckley Allen in Providence, he handles mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and general business and legal management questions. He earned an LL.B. from Yale University in 1966 and an A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1963. He joined Hinckley Allen as an associate in 1970 and twice led it as Managing Partner. From 1989 to 1991 he stepped away to serve a life insurance company as its general counsel and chief operating officer. He returned to the firm in 1992, where he advises owners on mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings.

Who is a good fit for Stephen J. Carlotti

  • Owners of manufacturing and distribution firms who need general counsel through a merger or acquisition.
  • Public and private companies in life insurance, manufacturing, or real estate planning an acquisition.
  • Companies preparing a securities offering.
  • Business owners who want one lawyer for both a deal and the company's general legal management.

Education and admissions

Education
  • Yale University, LL.B, 1966
  • Dartmouth College, A.B., 1963
Bar admissions
Rhode Island

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2001-2021, 2025-2027), Lawyer of the Year (2011-2012), Banking and Finance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA (2003-2026), Corporate/Commercial
  • Super Lawyers, Rhode Island (2007-2017)
  • Appointed Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission (2007-2009)
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rating, Recipient
  • Meritorious Service Medal, Recipient (1970)

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen J. Carlotti received Lawyer of the Year honors from Best Lawyers in America® for 2011-2012. He received that honor in Banking and Finance Law and in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He also holds Best Lawyers in America® listings for 2001-2021 and for 2025-2027. He holds a Chambers USA ranking in Corporate/Commercial for 2003-2026.

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