Hello. My name is James E. Smith and I represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in every city, town and county in the State of Rhode Island. Before becoming an attorney, I worked for a major international insurance company and as a compliance attorney for a Wall St. broker dealer. I also am a United States Veteran having served six years in the United States Marine Corps. I was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. For detailed info, please see my website and blog. The links are provided right on my listing page. If you have trouble locating them, just copy/pas...
Melissa Larsen is an experienced trial attorney and former state prosecutor who brings over a decade of experience in criminal and family law and financial planning to her practice, offering you result-driven representation for your legal issues. The principal focus of Attorney Larsen's practice is criminal defense. She offers experienced representation in all types of criminal cases, and brings a wealth of experience from her work as a Special Assistant Attorney General in Rhode Island to provide you with the best defense possible. Areas of expertise include: DUI, Domestic Violence, Cyber C...
John E. MacDonald is a trial attorney practicing criminal defense, immigration law and post-conviction relief in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mr. MacDonald represents clients in state and federal court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has aggressively and successfully defended clients charged in every type of criminal case, including capital murder, child molestation, sex crimes, rape, abuse, domestic violence, spousal abuse, homicide, manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, sexual assault, felony assault, domestic assault, patient abuse, ban...
Backed by a proven record of success, L. Gregory Abilheira proudly defends the rights of the criminally accused throughout Rhode Island. He has a strong background in criminal law, gaining invaluable experience prosecuting simple assault, probation violation, and various other criminal cases as a student attorney for the Rhode Island Office of Attorney General. Attorney Abilheira has aggressively defending clients facing DUI charges, drug possession accusations, breaking and entering crimes, and many other cases. He is passionate about helping those in his community, as seen by his dedication ...
Scott has had extensive general practice experience since 1989, including bench and jury trial experience in both the Rhode Island District and Superior Courts. Scott has appeared before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the district of Rhode Island, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district of Rhode Island, and the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as appearances before state and municipal administrative agencies and boards. Scott serves as outside general counsel to numerous Rhode Island businesses.Voted by his peers as among t...
Timothy J. Conlon is an experienced Providence divorce lawyer who has served Rhode Island for nearly 40 years. He has handled complex cases involving child custody, interstate/international custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and many more issues. He also has hands-on experience dealing with child molestation and child abuse victims, advocating for their rights to compensation and finding the right treatment for them. Mr. Conlon is passionate about protecting his clients and is not afraid to go up against religious institutions, group homes, and school departments to do so....
Christian S. Infantolino graduated Roger Williams School of Law, cum laude, in May 2013. Throughout law school, Christian focused his educational experiences on business, corporate, and real estate legal matters. Christian obtained a coveted position with CVS Caremark through Roger Williams School of Law?s In-House Counsel Externship Program and exceled in his real estate work, receiving the CALI award for residential real estate in 2013. Christian also interned with the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services during his first year of law school and then worked directly wi...
Jay C. Bianco has over 15 years of legal experience. He concentrates in the areas of estate planning and elder law. He has extensive experience in all aspects of estate planning and elder law, from simple wills and trusts to complex trusts, special needs trusts, long term care planning, Medicaid crisis planning and asset protection. Jay is also very experienced in family, criminal and personal injury law. He has practiced in Rhode Island District, Superior and Family Courts and the District and Superior Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Jay is licensed in Rhode Island and Massach...
?I became an attorney to level the playing field.?Attorney Mariam Alexanian Lavoie has been a proud member of the Rhode Island Bar Association for almost thirty years. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana but lived in her native state and Livermore, California for six brief years before moving to Mexico City. Attorney Lavoie spent her formative years in Mexico, graduating from an all-Spanish speaking high school, the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, in 1980. She attended Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Montana, at age sixteen while her father spent his sabbatical year in MS...
For the past 30 years, I have represented individuals and businesses in a wide variety of civil litigation matters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts. During that time I have tried over 50 jury trials, for both defendants and plaintiffs. We are dedicated, driven and determined to obtain the best possible results for you....
Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and now a partner at Gunning & LaFazia practicing in RI and Mass. since 1991. Numerous jury trials and appeals with many reported decisions in the Atlantic Reporter.Convenient office location in Warwick with plenty of free parking....
General Practice of Law. My main areas of practice include trials and appeals in federal and state courts, including personal injuries, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect; public utility law; property tax law; administrative hearings; real estate; and general corporate and commercial matters....
Dan Griffin was born and raised in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Dan served four years of active duty including a tour as a Marine Rifleman with the 7 th Marine Infantry Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. For his service in Iraq, Dan received numerous awards and citations including the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon for service under enemy fire during the march to Baghdad and further operations in central Iraq.As a proud war veteran, Dan has as interest in promoting and helping the c...
Mr. Rui P. Alves is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island, as well as, all State Courts in Massachusetts. For detailed practice areas, click here. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Mr. Alves also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Law in Lisbon, focusing on European Union law. Prior to joining Barton Gilman, LLP, Mr. Alves maintained a boutiqu...
Nelson Law Office is a general practice law firm serving the residents of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We can represent you in your civil or criminal case today. Our two locations make visiting us convenient no matter where you live. We offer a free initial consultation for all legal matters....
Stephen possesses a background in law enforcement. He has extensive experience in labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and employee discipline. He is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, cum laude. While attending law school, Stephen served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Francis X. Flaherty in the Rhode Island Supreme Court and was a Presidential Scholarship recipient, as well as a member of the Honors Program. He was also a member of the 2014 Kappa II class of Leadership Rhode Island. Stephen is admitted to practice law in Rh...
Experienced trial attorney with 13+ years of actual, in-court experience. I don't sit behind a desk all day and talk a big game. I'm in the courtroom standing by your side, fighting for the results you deserve in every case I handle. I focus my practice mainly in criminal defense, but I handle a variety of other types of cases like general civil litigation and selected Family Court cases.However, my years of criminal experience makes me an invaluable asset to have representing you as your attorney when you get charged with a criminal offense. I have tried cases ranging from petty misdemeanors ...
Kevin O. Hagan, Esq. is a Rhode Island attorney providing representation in DWI, DUI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Family Law. Attorney Hagan served 6 years as a Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General. As a prosecutor, Attorney Hagan prosecuted hundreds of major crimes including child abuse, homicide, robbery and white collar crime. As a criminal defense attorney, Kevin has defended clients charged with all forms of capital offenses, major felonies and misdemeanors. Attorney Hagan has successfully litigated family law cases, personal injury cases, DUI cases ...
Rampino Law, Ltd. Concentrates in Elder Law, and Estate Planning ServicesAttorney Kenneth R. Rampino, Esq. provides compassionate counsel in elder law and estate planning in RI. He and his staff are committed to providing the highest level of personalized service to find the best solution for each client?s unique situation and goals. He is responsive and returns all calls promptly. He speaks in plain English and gives practical advice designed to protect you, your loved ones, and your assets. Concentrating in elder law, estate planning, and the rights of people with disabilities, he has worked...
A leading Providence, Rhode Island (RI) based attorney (lawyer) with practise areas including criminal defense DUI & breathalyzer refusal, criminal appeal, domestic violence, divorce, personal injury....
Miriam A. Ross is a business attorney with extensive industry and business experience as an in-house counsel (Dayco Corporation, Textron Inc. and GTECH Corporation) and in the private practice of law. She serves as the trusted legal advisor for counsel and assistance with the evaluation, structuring and negotiation of the full range of business transactions, contracts, litigation, licensing, development, corporate and governance issues, as well as advice on day-to-day legal issues, employment matters, and operational matters. The Law Offices of Miriam A. Ross, Esq. are primarily focused on...
I?m a sole practitioner. I have over 28 years experience in the areas of criminal defense, traffic court including but not limited to DUI, Refusals, Tickets, Registry Issues I also practice Juvenile criminal defense....