Stephen F. Del Sesto

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Austin, Rhode Island

6+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

207-791-1100

https://www.pierceatwood.com/people/stephen-del-sesto

One Citizens Plaza 10th Floor Providence RI US

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Bio

Stephen F. Del Sesto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Law. Stephen F., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Providence (2021)
Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
"Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America® for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2021)
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2019-present) and Corporate Law (2021)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Education

Roger Williams University, JD, graduated 2000
University of Rhode Island, BA, graduated 1993

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Reviews

Brian Parker

2 weeks ago

Competent for business matters, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged Stephen Del Sesto of Pierce Atwood to assist with the restructuring of my family-owned manufacturing business in Austin. His recognition in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law was a primary reason for my choice, and his substantive knowledge in this area is evident. He provided sound, practical advice on navigating the corporate formalities and tax implications, drawing clearly from his years of experience in corporate law. However, my experience was mixed. While the legal work product was thorough, there were significant delays in responsiveness. Emails and calls often went unanswered for days, which created anxiety during time-sensitive phases of our transaction. When we did connect, his guidance was valuable, but I frequently felt I had to manage the follow-up process myself. For a straightforward business reorganization, his expertise from Roger Williams University and his firm's resources were adequate to get the job done correctly. Yet, for a client who values proactive communication and clear timelines, the service fell short of expectations. He is undoubtedly knowledgeable, as his Lawyer of the Year recognition suggests, but the client service aspect of the practice did not match the caliber of the legal analysis.