Rhode Island attorneys
Browse attorneys in Rhode Island.
Select a legal issue to browse licensed Rhode Island attorneys by practice area.
Practice areas
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-95 and I-195 accidents to workplace injuries across the state, Rhode Island sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, or any Rhode Island facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else's negligence is devastating.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury in Rhode Island, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Rhode Island workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Rhode Island.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Rhode Island can take months or years.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
Disability insurance companies in Rhode Island routinely deny or terminate legitimate long-term disability claims.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Rhode Island families of all sizes.
Probate
Rhode Island probate court oversees the administration of estates and resolution of disputes over wills and inheritances.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Rhode Island business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Rhode Island involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Rhode Island business needs.
Environmental Law
Rhode Island's industrial legacy, Narragansett Bay protections, and dense urban contamination create environmental challenges — from brownfield redevelopment to coastal zone permitting and water quality compliance.
Securities & Finance
Rhode Island's investment community and pension fund issues generate securities disputes — from broker misconduct and investment fraud to state pension fund litigation.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Rhode Island's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Rhode Island — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Rhode Island state regulations.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Rhode Island nursing home residents have legal rights and facilities have a duty of care.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Rhode Island, an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Rhode Island state protections can help.
Domestic Violence
Rhode Island law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Rhode Island veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Rhode Island's coastal development and aging housing stock generate construction defect claims involving water intrusion, foundation issues, and code violations in both new construction and renovation projects.
Insurance Disputes
Rhode Island policyholders face insurance disputes involving storm damage, denied property claims, and auto insurance lowball offers across the state.
Premises Liability
Rhode Island's commercial properties and winter weather generate premises liability claims — from ice and snow slip-and-fall injuries at Providence shopping centers to negligent security at apartment complexes.
Commercial Litigation
Rhode Island's defense, healthcare, and marine sectors generate commercial disputes.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Rhode Island's compact geography and 39 municipalities create municipal law issues around zoning, land use, and intergovernmental relations in a densely populated state.
Administrative Law
Rhode Island's administrative proceedings — from professional license defense before the Department of Health licensing boards to regulatory appeals and benefit disputes — require attorneys who understand the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act..
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Coverage
Attorneys throughout Rhode Island.
Serving Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, Cumberland, North Providence, South Kingstown, and communities across Rhode Island.
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