Shannock Family Lawyers

I am Rhode Island family law attorney William J. Balkun. I provide goal-oriented, aggressive yet balanced representation in divorce and family law cases, with a particular focus on:

-Complex and high-conflict divorce
-High-conflict child custody
-The identification, assignment and protection of marital assets, including real property, retirement assets, closely held family businesses and professional practices
-Modification and enforcement of court orders , including cases in which fathers' rights have been unfairly denied
-Negotiation and drafting of prenuptial agreements

Practicing Immigration Attorney a Graduate of Brown University and St. Louis University, David Borts has represented clients world-wide and in over 20 States. Our expertise is in family based Immigration, Deportation Defense, Political Asylum and advocating the rights of Juvenile Immigrants and Victims of Domestic Abuse. David Borts has been an invited lecturer and teacher of multiple Continuing Legal Education Seminars and was invited by the Rhode Island Supreme Court to lecture to new lawyers on practice and procedure for over five years. The Rhode Island Bar Association appointed Mr Borts to be the Chairperson of its Immigration...

Chad Bank is a Rhode Island Attorney who concentrates his legal practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury. Mr. Bank received his B.A. from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, and his J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island. Handling all state and federal criminal cases, he is a member of the RI Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Mr. Bank is experienced in handling all felonies and misdemeanors, including but not limited to: white collar crimes, drug possession and trafficking...

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, bank fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud. Mr. MacDonald is the author of the Rhode Island Criminal Defense Manual (3rd Edition), a top-rated...

I have built my career serving the best interests of my clients. I work with you and on your behalf to ensure the best possible outcome for your personal situation. I have more than twenty years experience as an advocate and counselor at law. I serve clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I handle lawsuits in the state and federal courts in both states as well as in the cities and towns.

Carl P. DeLuca, Esq., is an attorney with over 30 years experience practicing law. He graduated from Moses Brown School, in Providence, Rhode Island in 1978. He received his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University in 1985. In that year, he began practicing with his late uncle, Ralph C. DeLuca, in Johnston, Rhode Island. Attorney DeLuca may be best known for his litigation of sexual abuse cases for which he recovered over 15 Million Dollars for his clients and for his other Personal Injury cases including car accident cases, malpractice cases and wrongful death cases. However, he has been practicing in...

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.

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 boutique firm...

Lisa attended Roger Williams University School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and in the top ten percent of her class. While at Roger Williams, Lisa worked in a variety of legal areas. She volunteered at the Rhode Island Center for Human Rights where she worked on civil rights and liberties projects which covered topics such as fair housing and employment. She also spent two years working at a prestigious Maritime Law firm in New York City, where she worked on maritime cases, contracts issues, workers compensation contests, environmental issues and workplace safety cases. Lisa has also worked...

Nearly 25 years experience in Family Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts.

Ken Macksoud is an American Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, who Attended Providence College, earning an A.B. in 1961, then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree from Boston University School of Law in 1964. Attorney Macksoud was then admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1967. His admission to the U.S. Supreme Court came in 1980 and the RI Supreme Court in 1967.

Elisha L. Morris is an experienced attorney focusing on family law, immigration law and personal injury. Ms. Morris has successfully handled cases involving divorce, custody, child support, and visitation. She is aware that each case requires special attention and is ready to pursue either the amicable settlement or the aggressive court battle. Furthermore, Ms. Morris understands that family law issues are personal and emotional. She has the compassion and understanding to work hard to minimize the financial and emotional impact which such cases have upon her clients. She is a member of the Rhode Island Family Court Bench Bar as...

Fogarty Law Office, at the Providence/Cranston line, is conveniently located in the Calart Tower with free handicapped accessible parking. A General Practice firm that represents you in all phases of your life, including but not limited to Divorce, Child Support and Custody, Land use and Zoning, Wills, Trust and Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Collections. Attorney Fogarty is also an Adjunct Professor at Johnson & Wales University where she develops and teaches undergraduate law classes, including Introductory to Business Law, Employment Law, and Ethics. Since January 2023, Attorney Fogarty serves as the Probate Judge for the City of Cranston.

Juris Doctorate from New England Law, Boston (aka, New England School of Law) in 2006. Following graduation, I practiced for 12 years as an Associate Attorney in a private small firm. During that tenure, I represented clients from a diverse community in a wide spectrum of practice areas including:
consumer protection/lemon law; personal injury, immigration as well as divorce/domestic and other civil litigation matters.

My personal approach to legal representation together with my appreciation for languages and cultural diversity, has led to my ability to establish and maintain long-lasting attorney-client rapport and professional relationships. I have language fluency in French...

On your journey to finding the right attorney to represent you through a divorce or another complex family law case, you should evaluate credentials of Steven G. Wright, Attorney at Law. The Rhode Island family law attorney aggressively advocates for his clients and focuses on obtaining results. Every client that comes to the firm will receive high-quality legal guidance and devoted representation. The lawyer is dedicated to walking through each step of the complicated process with his clients. At the firm of Steven G. Wright, clients come first so call today!

Chip Muller helps people and businesses solve legal problems in state and federal court in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Chip Muller is a trial lawyer but always looks for ways to resolve legal disputes efficiently and effectively in or out of court. Chip is an employment lawyer and also emphasizes real estate, contract, and intellectual property disputes, probate and will litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law.

Carolyn R. Barone, Esq., has been associated with Kirshenbaum Law Associates throughout her legal career. She has been a partner of the firm since 1987. Her law practice is concentrated in all aspects of family law. She has been honored through peer recognition as a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters and designated as a Top Attorney in the state of Rhode Island. She has been on the faculty of many seminars devoted to family law and has lectured on domestic relations practice for the Rhode Island Bar Association and the National Business Institute. She is a contributing author to...

Shannon Benay is a family law mediator and founder of Benay & Associates Mediation Services. Benay & Associates is a full service mediation firm with convenient locations in Attleboro, MA and Providence, RI. We provide our clients with a more effective and customized alternative to lengthy, expensive hearings and trials in matters relating to family law and landlord/tenant disputes. To accomodate our clients' busy schedules, we also offer evening and weekend appointments. At Benay & Associates, we understand that being a party in a dispute can be stressful, so we strive to provide our clients with the...

Mr. Thompson speaks spanish and french. He practices crminal defense law throughout Rhode Island. He also practices deportation/removal defense at the Boston Immigration Court. He has lived in Mexico and is familiar with Border Patrol/ICE/USCIS. Mr. Thompson also practices in the Rhode Island Family Court in the areas of divorce, child custody and child support.

Attorney Cynthia E. MacCausland is passionate about the law and committed to providing excellent service to her clients. She believes in honest risk assessment, clear advice, and smart strategies. Cynthia is a Boston based family law and child welfare lawyer. She represents clients in the Probate and Family, Juvenile, and District Court Departments. She is passionate about the law and committed to providing excellent client service. Cynthia enhances access to legal representation to all clients by providing flat fee services through the Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) model. Cynthia’s approach to alternative fee agreements and service models are unique...

Aggressive and competent attorney with over 24 years experience litigating various legal matters including Family Law, Personal Injury, Contracts, Wills & Trusts, Landlord/Tenant, Probate, Criminal misdemeanors, Civil Actions, Employment Law, and Corporations. I have tried over 240 cases before various courts and administrative agencies. Mark Sales handles all of his clients' cases from start to finish. A less experienced attorney will never be in charge of your case. All phone calls are returned the same day that they are received. My office is open 7 days per week from 9AM until 8PM. The firm's...