Member Spotlight: Hinckley Allen, USA – Boston
Building on More Than a Century of Success
Founded in 1906 in Providence, Rhode Island, Hinckley Allen has grown from a regional law firm into a dynamic, multidisciplinary business law powerhouse with offices across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, and New York.
The firm continues to strategically expand into new locations by attracting and retaining top talent to serve clients across practice areas, industries, and matter complexity. Recently opened offices in Fort Lauderdale and metro St. Louis have quickly become two of the firm’s highest-performing locations, underscoring its forward-thinking approach of aligning its top-tier practices with opportunities in high-growth markets
Focused on Today, Planning for Tomorrow
A full-service business law firm, Hinckley Allen’s core practices include construction and public contracts, corporate and business transactions, litigation, real estate, and trusts and estates. While construction and real estate are foundational, the firm’s capabilities extend into energy, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, sports and entertainment, and international trade. With a strong focus on emerging fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and data protection, Hinckley Allen is well-positioned to help clients address the unique and evolving business challenges they face.
Numerous Hinckley Allen lawyers have been recognized as distinguished leaders, “Go To” lawyers, lawyers to watch, and many practices and lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA, Legal500, Benchmark Litigation. This year the firm earned 100 rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, and has been named a Best Places to Work in a number of its geographies.
A Culture of Excellence & Empowerment
“People want to join our firm because we don’t just say we care, we show it through our inclusive, supportive environment and meaningful relationships we build with our clients and colleagues,” said Hinckley Allen Partner John H. Sokul, Jr.
The firm’s guiding principle, ‘Hinckley Allen Cares,’ reflects a deep commitment to supporting and empowering everyone to thrive. This ethos permeates every level of the organization, fostering collaboration and collegiality that lead to better outcomes for both clients and employees. Commitment to groups such as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, the Women’s Forum, and Pro Bono Committee demonstrates the firm’s dedication to nurturing a culture where all voices are heard and appreciated.
People Make the Difference
The firm’s greatest asset is its people. Powered by significant growth, Hinckley Allen has preserved and elevated a culture of collaboration and disciplinary excellence that clients experience in every interaction. Its ability to assemble cross-disciplinary teams ensures that complex matters are addressed from every perspective.
“Our firm’s deep bench allows us to bring all types of skillsets to actively solve our clients’ challenges, making us a unique place to seek counsel,” said Sokul.
This approach has led to notable successes, including high-profile litigation wins and major development projects like Rock Row and Tuscan Village, where the firm advised on financing and construction for transformative mixed-use developments.
Globalaw: Connecting for Success Across Borders
Through its membership in Globalaw, Hinckley Allen leverages trusted relationships with legal professionals worldwide to seamlessly assist clients with cross-border business matters.
An example of this is when we had the pleasure of helping an international manufacturing company, CMZ, open its first U.S. office in Massachusetts, thanks to the referral from Moore & Van Allen. Our efforts encompassed leasing, construction, corporate and employment law, as well as navigating the US visa process.
Since joining the network in 2018, the firm has embraced opportunities to collaborate globally, hosting the first post-COVID Globalaw meeting in 2021 and participating in member programs such as the Real Estate initiative.
The appointment of Jessica Y. Wang, Hinckley Allen Partner and NextGen superstar, to Globalaw’s Board of Directors enhances the firm’s influence and connectivity within the network, strengthening its ability to serve clients worldwide.
“Regardless of geography, law firms around the world grapple with remarkably similar issues, challenges, and opportunities,” said Wang. “We regularly seek insight from fellow Globalaw firms to help our clients successfully navigate international business issues.”
To learn more, visit hinckleyallen.com.
