Real Estate & Construction Litigation



Our firm’s attorneys have backgrounds in the real estate industries that they put to good use for their clients. For instance, Attorney Gianfrancesco has represented residential and commercial landlords and tenants for decades, Attorney Friedemann has extensive knowledge in real estate development, and Attorney Microulis has a background as a real estate appraiser and experience in the mortgage industry.
GFM represents landlords, tenants, property owners, and others in a variety of cases, including adverse possession claims, boundary disputes, wrongful foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant disputes, condominium management, and collection of condominium dues. We work with our many contacts among real estate professionals, such as brokers, appraisers, property managers, and surveyors, to help our clients achieve results quickly.
About Us
Founded in 2012 by Anthony Gianfrancesco and Merrill Friedemann, our firm has quickly grown into a leading litigation, trial, and appellate firm by establishing a track record of success while serving insurance companies, corporations, and individuals in a variety of litigation matters throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Each client has access to seasoned lawyers with a variety of skills and experiences offering personalized service. Along with the growth of the firm has been the expansion of a client base that includes a number of local companies, including Demoulas Market Basket, Lifespan Corporation, Dunkin Brands, and several insurance companies.

GFM Represents:
- Automobile claims;
- Slip-and-fall claims;
- Bad faith claims;
- Property damage;
- Personal injury claims;
- Closed Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries;
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claims;
- Commercial General Liability;
- Construction defect claims;
- Product liability claims;
- Toxic tort claims;
- Malpractice claims;
- Insurance coverage claims;
- Homeowner Liability;
- Homeowner Property Damage claims;
- Discrimination claims;
- Real Estate and Title claims; and
- Landlord-Tenant Liability.




Similarly, as a firm built on claim defense and a history of real estate experience, our attorneys have gained extensive knowledge of the construction industry. We work with contractors, subcontractors, related professionals, such as engineers and architects, and owners on many different types of cases and issues.
Clients turn to us for strategic guidance in their transactional and litigation matters. We advise on contract drafting and negotiation, claims management, and insurance issues. When issues cannot be resolved, our attorneys are skilled in alternative dispute resolution and litigation and are prepared to pursue claims in Court for our clients.
The local construction industry also turns to us for guidance. Merrill Friedemann, George Microulis, and George Lough have for years provided educational seminars to members of the Rhode Island Builders Association on contract drafting, mechanics’ liens, litigation, insurance, claims handling, and dispute resolution.
We do not charge clients for initial consultations and invite you to call us with any real estate or construction-related problem you face.