PK Boston Law has long upheld its reputation as a no-nonsense firm; providing clients with swift resolution to difficult issues – due to experienced and well-informed attorneys who are knowledgeable on local and regional levels. We bring niche expertise to the table, and provide the utmost service to ensure our clients are successful.

Robert Pellegrini, Jr. Esq.

  • Real Estate Law
  • Business Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Foreclosure
  • Estate Planning
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Collections
  • Condominium Law

Attorney Pellegrini is the founder and president of PK Boston Law. Prior to founding PK Boston, Attorney Pellegrini served as Senior Attorney for Cumberland Farms, Inc. and Gulf Oil, where he was primarily responsible for permitting and real estate, including site selection & acquisition, project team selection, schematic design, construction law, contracts, and related litigation. His full service practice includes matters pertaining to real estate development, land use, leasing, condominium development & management, business & contract law, as well as related litigation. Rob has notable experience representing national retailers with zoning, land use, leasing, permitting, business and environmental issues. Representative industries include a full spectrum of for-profit and not-for-profit companies, retailers, condominium associations, gas stations, oil companies, banks, hard money lenders, car washes, retail franchises, private schools, shops, restaurants and convenience stores. He has also represented clients before the Architectural Access Board (ADA issues) and with respect to the Petroleum Marketers Act.

Rob’s unique level of land use expertise has proved invaluable to national development projects, particularly those related to renovation and redevelopment of historical mills. While Rob enjoys working on large development projects, he is quick to share that his most enjoyable and rewarding experiences are often helping local friends and neighbors with growing their businesses or with the purchase or sale of their homes and businesses. Rob also enjoys developing his own residential and commercial real estate projects. He also takes great pride in assisting his clients with tasks typically reserved for in-house counsel, such as helping identify viable projects and properties and to assemble project teams, source financing or hard money and to assist with end leasing and sales.

He has been featured in The Boston Globe, Forbes, US News and World Report, and the Associated Press on real estate and small business matters and is a regular Realtor.com contributor.  Rob is a staunch supporter of local charitable causes that support smart growth, veterans, the homeless and the arts.


Michelle Bessette Oliveira, Esq., Associate

  • Title Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Landlord/Tenant Law
  • Land Use/Zoning/Permitting
  • Residential Real Estate and Foreclosure

Attorney Oliveira oversees PK Boston’s regional position as the South Coast leader in real estate law, foreclosure and civil litigation matters. Ms. Oliveira has over five years of experience working in title curation and default servicing, primarily handling real estate foreclosures.  

Ms. Oliveira is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and is an active member of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Title Standards and Practices Committee, which establishes rules to govern real estate transactions in Rhode Island.  Ms. Oliveira earned her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2011.  She earned her B.A., cum laude from Temple University in 2007.  Michelle is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, where she currently lives with her husband and son.  

John E. Zuccaro, III, Esq., Of Counsel

  • Litigation
  • Civil and Probate Litigation
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Business Law and Formation
  • Mechanic’s Liens
  • Estate Planning

Prior to joining PK Boston, Attorney Zuccaro was an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Scott C. Holmes, where he handled a variety of civil litigation matters including personal injury, contract, small business formation, employment discrimination, and property matters.  Attorney Zuccaro represented clients in the Boston Municipal Court, Superior Court, and in front of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Additionally, he served as a Judicial Clerk for the Justices of the Boston Municipal Court where he conduct a wide array of legal research and assisted the Justices in drafting opinions and orders

Attorney Zuccaro is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.  John is a Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Ryan Arsenault, Esq., Of Counsel

  • Litigation
  • Civil and Probate Litigation
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Business Law and Formation

Ryan Arsenault is a Marine Corps Veteran and Associate Attorney at PK Boston Law. Ryan’s professional expertise includes Mass real estate law matters and civil litigation, defending employers and landlords.  He studied Law at University of Massachusetts School of Law with an interest in assisting Veterans.After returning from his second combat tour, Ryan in his own struggle, saw first-hand how difficult it can be for Veterans to obtain the benefits they earned by their service.  Whether it is healthcare, disability benefits, accessing a Veterans GI Bill, obtaining a good VA home loan, or business loan, many Veterans don’t have the resources, or ability to even apply for the most fundamental of resources offered.  It is with this realization that Ryan has set out to assist Veterans in obtaining these benefits, as well as advocate for more resources.At PK Boston Law, Ryan currently handles property litigation and disputes, landlord defense, representation of employers in employment disputes,  real estate purchases, and guides clients through the Estate Planning process, proudly offering discounted rates to U.S. Veterans and First Responders.