Andrew R. Bilodeau MBA

Rhode Island Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and Construction Attorney

Andrew R. Bilodeau, Esq., MBA, is the Managing Partner of Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC. His legal practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, real estate disputes, construction law, condominium litigation, business transactions, and complex civil litigation.

Attorney Bilodeau combines more than two decades of legal practice with over 30 years of entrepreneurial and business experience. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business in 2021, complementing his legal education with formal graduate-level business training.

Having founded and operated businesses in manufacturing, environmental services, real estate, and hospitality, Attorney Bilodeau brings practical experience in business operations, financing, corporate governance, contractual negotiations, and the financial considerations that frequently influence commercial disputes.

His practice includes representing business owners, shareholders, LLC members, contractors, developers, property owners, condominium associations, and financial institutions in contested legal matters.

He represents clients in disputes involving breach of contract, fiduciary duties, business ownership, shareholder and LLC member rights, commercial transactions, construction defects, adverse possession, easements, real estate ownership, and condominium governance.

Attorney Bilodeau’s combination of legal, business, and litigation experience allows him to evaluate disputes not only in terms of their legal merits but also with attention to their financial and operational consequences.

Learn more about the firm’s Business Law, Construction Law, and Real Estate Litigation practices. He represents the following, and more:

Clients Represented

• Individuals
• Businesses
• Contractors & Developers
• Banks
• Creditors
• Leasing companies
• Insurance companies
• Financial institutions
• Institutional investors
• Companies in financing transactions

Professional Experience

Andrew R. Bilodeau, Esq., MBA, is the Managing Partner and one of the founding partners of Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC. His practice encompasses business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, construction law, business transactions, creditor rights, and complex civil disputes.

Attorney Bilodeau represents businesses, entrepreneurs, shareholders, LLC members, partners, contractors, developers, financial institutions, and property owners in matters involving contractual obligations, ownership rights, financing arrangements, and commercial disputes.

Business and Commercial Litigation

Attorney Bilodeau represents clients in litigation involving breach of contract, business ownership disputes, fiduciary duties, shareholder and LLC member rights, partnership disputes, business valuations, and the interpretation and enforcement of commercial agreements.

His practice includes disputes concerning operating agreements, shareholder agreements, contractual buyout provisions, capital contributions, business distributions, corporate governance, and the rights and obligations of business owners.

His experience as a business owner and entrepreneur informs his approach to litigation involving the financial and operational consequences of business disputes.

Learn more about the firm’s Business Law Practice.

Business Formation, Financing and Transactions

In addition to litigation, Attorney Bilodeau advises businesses concerning formation, financing, ownership arrangements, acquisitions, and commercial transactions.

His work includes assisting clients with early-stage financing, capital raising, business acquisitions and sales, contract negotiations, contract drafting and review, limited liability company formation, corporate formation, and partnership arrangements.

He also represents clients in matters involving commercial financing agreements, contractual obligations, and business restructuring.

His MBA and entrepreneurial experience provide a practical perspective when evaluating the legal and financial considerations associated with business transactions.

Real Estate Development and Commercial Property

Attorney Bilodeau has represented Rhode Island and Connecticut real estate developers in projects ranging from small residential developments to commercial projects valued at approximately $16 million.

His representation has included negotiating acquisition terms, addressing infrastructure and development financing, evaluating bonding requirements, and assisting with municipal and state permitting and approval processes.

His real estate practice also includes commercial lease drafting and negotiation, lease enforcement, landlord-tenant disputes, and associated litigation.

Attorney Bilodeau represents property owners, developers, investors, and businesses in disputes concerning real estate contracts, property ownership, easements, adverse possession, boundary lines, and other real property interests.

Learn more about the firm’s Real Estate Litigation Practice.

Construction Law and Construction Litigation

Attorney Bilodeau represents property owners, contractors, developers, and other parties in construction-related disputes.

His practice includes construction contract disputes, defective workmanship, residential and commercial construction defects, contractor payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, and claims involving incomplete or deficient construction work.

His background in business operations and real estate development provides additional perspective when evaluating construction contracts, project documentation, payment obligations, and the financial consequences of construction disputes.

Learn more about the firm’s Construction Law Practice.

Condominium and Property Ownership Litigation

Attorney Bilodeau represents condominium associations, unit owners, and other property owners in disputes involving condominium governance, maintenance obligations, common elements, assessment disputes, construction defects, property damage, and enforcement of governing documents.

His practice also includes litigation concerning adverse possession, easements, boundary disputes, title issues, and competing claims to real property.

These matters may involve the interpretation of recorded declarations, condominium bylaws, deeds, plats, surveys, and other property records.

Receiverships, Creditor Rights and Commercial Disputes

Attorney Bilodeau’s practice also includes creditor rights, commercial collections, enforcement of judgments, receiverships, and disputes involving business assets and financial obligations.

He represents businesses, financial institutions, creditors, and other parties in proceedings involving contractual payment obligations, commercial financing, collection matters, and enforcement of legal rights.

Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration and Trial

Attorney Bilodeau represents clients in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and contested court proceedings.

His litigation approach emphasizes preparation, analysis of the relevant documents and evidence, and consideration of the client’s financial and operational objectives.

Where appropriate, he works to resolve disputes through negotiated agreements or alternative dispute resolution.

When settlement is not appropriate or cannot be achieved, he represents clients in contested litigation.

Representative Business Litigation and Trial Experience

Attorney Andrew R. Bilodeau has served as lead trial counsel in complex business and commercial litigation before the Rhode Island Superior Court. His trial experience includes disputes involving limited liability companies, ownership interests, operating agreements, contractual rights, business valuations, capital contributions, fiduciary obligations, and the distribution of substantial business assets.

Two representative matters include the following:

VM Parkway, LLC and Karl Augenstein v. Metacomet Investors, LLC

Rhode Island Superior Court, Providence County
Case No. PC-2020-03841

Attorney Bilodeau served as lead trial counsel representing VM Parkway, LLC and Karl Augenstein in complex commercial litigation concerning ownership interests in Metacomet Investors, LLC, a real estate investment and development entity.

The litigation involved disputes over the interpretation and enforcement of the company’s operating agreement, membership units, capital contributions, dilution of ownership interests, and the allocation of distributions among members.

The case required examination of the parties’ contractual rights, ownership arrangements, financial contributions, and the effect of disputed transactions upon their respective membership interests.

Following trial, the Rhode Island Superior Court entered findings in favor of VM Parkway and Augenstein on claims involving their contractual and membership rights.

The Court determined that the plaintiffs were entitled to declaratory and monetary relief arising from the disputed ownership arrangements and contractual obligations.

The litigation resulted in monetary awards of $804,969 to VM Parkway, LLC and $167,798 to Karl Augenstein, subject to the terms of the Court’s decision and any subsequent proceedings.

The matter illustrates Attorney Bilodeau’s experience litigating disputes involving closely held companies, limited liability company operating agreements, membership interests, capital contributions, and substantial commercial financial obligations.

Read the Rhode Island Superior Court’s August 28, 2024 decision in VM Parkway, LLC and Karl Augenstein v. Metacomet Investors, LLC, addressing the parties’ membership interests, operating agreement, capital contributions, and contractual rights.

Karten v. Proclamation Ales, LLC and Estate of David Witham

Rhode Island Superior Court

Attorney Bilodeau also served as lead trial counsel in complex business ownership litigation involving Proclamation Ales, LLC, a Rhode Island brewery, and disputes concerning the rights and obligations of its members.

The litigation involved the interpretation of multiple limited liability company operating agreements, a membership interest agreement, contractual redemption provisions, voting and management rights, and the legal consequences of a member’s death.

The case presented questions concerning the enforceability of contractual ownership provisions, member dissociation, the relationship between successive operating agreements, and the parties’ respective rights under Rhode Island limited liability company law.

The litigation required detailed examination of the company’s contractual arrangements, ownership history, financial transactions, and the conduct of its members.

Following trial, the Superior Court addressed contested issues concerning membership rights, dissociation, and the interpretation and enforcement of the governing agreements. Additional issues concerning damages on counterclaims were reserved for further proceedings.

The case demonstrates Attorney Bilodeau’s experience litigating complex disputes involving closely held businesses, succession of ownership interests, member rights, contractual interpretation, and contested corporate governance.

Read the Rhode Island Superior Court’s March 31, 2025 liability trial decision and its subsequent April 16, 2026 valuation and redemption decision concerning the disputed membership interests, contractual obligations, and valuation issues involving Proclamation Ales, LLC.

Trial Advocacy Involving Complex Business and Financial Disputes

These matters reflect Attorney Bilodeau’s experience serving as lead trial counsel in litigation involving substantial financial interests, complicated contractual relationships, and disputes among owners of closely held companies.

His MBA from Northeastern University and more than 30 years of entrepreneurial and business experience provide additional perspective when examining financial records, ownership arrangements, business operations, and the economic consequences of commercial disputes.

Attorney Bilodeau represents businesses, shareholders, limited liability company members, partners, and other parties in disputes involving breach of contract, fiduciary duties, operating agreements, ownership interests, business valuations, and related commercial litigation.

Learn more about Bilodeau Capalbo’s Business Law Practice and Partner, Member and Shareholder Disputes.

Education and Admissions

Attorney Bilodeau earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island and his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law.

In 2021, he earned his Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business.

He is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia, as well as the United States District Courts for the District of Rhode Island and the District of Connecticut.

Contact Andrew R. Bilodeau, Esq., MBA

Individuals, business owners, contractors, developers, and property owners seeking representation in commercial litigation, real estate disputes, construction matters, or business transactions may contact Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC to discuss their legal needs.

Call 401-300-4055 or contact the firm online.

Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC
1350 Division Road, Suite 102
West Warwick, Rhode Island 02879