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Matthew A. Lopes Jr.

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2010.
Northwoods Office Park, 1301 Atwood Avenue, Suite 215N Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
(401) 824-5100
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mlopes@pldolaw.com
Firm: Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
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Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC


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Phone Number (401) 824-5100

Matthew A. Lopes Jr. is a Principal with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC. He is a nationally recognized Special Master for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, in the matter of Coleman v. Brown, overseeing prison reform and compliance with orders of the Court concerning care of seriously mentally ill inmates. As Special Master, Mr. Lopes heads a team of deputy special masters, mental health clinical experts, mental health management/custodial experts, and monitors. Mr. Lopes' work as Special Master involves confronting complex constitutional law issues relating to the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He assists the Coleman parties and the court in the design and implementation of mandatory mental health screening, diagnosis, and treatment of the approximately 30,000 mentally ill prisoners throughout the 34 institutions within the California prison system. He also reports extensively to the Coleman court on his findings in the California prisons, as well as on other issues as ordered by the court. Mr. Lopes' experience in court oversight of correctional systems extends back over twenty-six years of continuous work in the area of court-ordered prison reform, as a special master, deputy special master, and court monitor, in three additional major remedial correctional cases under the supervision of the United States District Courts of Texas, Georgia, and Rhode Island.

In addition to his practice as a Special Master, Mr. Lopes leads the firm's Alternative Dispute Resolution and Government & Legislative Strategies Teams. He has over 25 years of experience in government affairs and legislative advocacy. Mr. Lopes possesses a unique blend of legal, analytical, and relationship skills, which he credibly employs in assisting clients with their government relations, lobbying and legislative/strategic planning needs. He combines legal expertise with a common sense and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and has a loyal and long-standing government relations client base, representing organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to nonprofit businesses, including organizations within the health care, pharmaceutical, food service, and transportation industries, among others.

Mr. Lopes earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Rhode Island.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Government Relations Practice
Mediation
Special Masterships in Prison Monitoring
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Matthew A. Lopes Jr.
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Government Relations Practice, Providence (2018)
Government Relations Practice, Providence (2014)
  • Casque and Gauntlet Sr. Honor Society
Education
University of Pennsylvania, J.D.
Graduated 1987
Dartmouth College, AB
Graduated 1984
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (401) 824-5100
mlopes@pldolaw.com
Northwoods Office Park, 1301 Atwood Avenue, Suite 215N
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
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