Cumberland Lawyers

Persuasive criminal litigator with practice-area expertise spanning criminal law, dui defense, digital evidence, search and seizure law, and technology related crimes. Former State prosecutor for 8 years. Responsible for one of the first criminal prosecutions in the country to incorporate Google Voice recordings at trial. Set the model that local police departments currently use to obtain and incorporate Google based evidence into its prosecution of crimes.

Litigated hundreds of felony cases involving murders, rape, burglary robbery, felony assaults, domestic assaults, molestations, arsons, sexual assaults, illegal firearms, possession and transfer of child pornography, driving under the influence, breathalyzer refusals, and various drug...

Steven J. Hart was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar Association in 1999 and to the United States District Court in 2000. He attended Johnson & Wales (B.S., honors, summa cum laude); and went on to attend Suffolk University Law School (J.D., honors, cum laude).

Steven J. Hart, Esquire is a member of the following associations:
Rhode Island and American Bar Associations
Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association
RI Family Court Bench/Bar Committee
ABA Family Law Committee
ABA Real Property & Probate Committee
The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

The Law Office of Steven J. Hart is devoted to providing quality legal services with dedication and commitment....

Attorney Jeffrey Lawrence Eger focuses his general law practice on assisting clients in finding affordable legal solutions in areas of Bankruptcy, Divorce, Custody, Restraining Orders, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Workers Compensation and Criminal matters. Attorney Jeffrey Lawrence Eger gives clients an opportunity to initially discuss their legal matters at no charge and will assist clients to find affordable payment plans that fit their budgets.

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 as a member of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department for the last...

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 the 50 best lawyers in Rhode Island, and...

Former state prosecutor with extensive experience handling criminal and traffic-related cases. As a prosecutor and private attorney, I have handled hundreds of DUI/Breathalyzer Refusal cases, domestic violence cases, and drug cases among others. My prior experience as a state prosecutor is not available to most criminal defense attorneys, and I use that experience to give my clients a formidable edge if they have been charged with a crime. Additionally, I employ my courtroom and negotiation experience to fight for my clients' rights in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. It is never advisable to negotiate...

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

Christopher Russo is the managing partner of Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum, Attorneys at Law, Inc. Chris has been practicing law for 24 years and focuses on personal injury cases, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents ad slip and falls. Chris also represents Rhode Island residents accused of crimes. Chris graduated from Boston College and received his law degree from Suffolk University Law School.

Attorney Tom Enright has founded Enright Law to help employees and consumers enforce their rights. With over a decade of experience at one of Rhode Island’s premier law firms defending some of the largest businesses in the world, Tom has unique insights into how to maximize his individual clients’ recoveries in their disputes with employers and businesses. Tom’s background also ensures that Enright Law’s clients will have an unflinching and assured advocate in their corner.

Tom understands that many individuals, especially those anticipating a legal battle with a large company, believe that enforcing their employment or consumer rights is a burdensome...

The Law Offices of Stephen P. Levesque is a Rhode Island based law firm with 24 Years of experience concentrating in Bankruptcy, Probate and Real Estate matters. We also handle other legal matters including; Closing, Wills and Estate Planning, Divorce and Family Law, Personal Injury Claims, and Business Planning. We understand that the circumstances we face in our daily lives often times lead us to need immediate, accurate and sensible legal advise. At the Law Offices of Stephen Levesque we pride ourselves in providing legal solutions to meet your needs based upon knowledge, experience and common sense.

Christopher A. D'Ovidio, is the principal of D'Ovidio Law. His practice focuses on land use, zoning, environmental and property law, municipal and administrative law, corporate formation, wills and estates and general practice and litigation. He serves as General Counsel to Pawtuxet River Authority. In addition to his practice of law, he is a professor of land use law at Roger Williams University School of Law. Christopher was formerly assistant solicitor for the Town of New Shoreham, attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation and environmental scientist and engineering technician for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. ...

“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 MSU’s...

Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.

Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative...

David Morowitz is an ex-criminal prosecutor who has worked for prosecutor’s offices in Manhattan, Miami, and RI. David drove a yellow taxi cab at nights in Manhattan to put himself through college and law school. He then spent 12 years working with law enforcement. He worked in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, the Miami State Attorney’s Office for State Attorney Janet Reno, and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office for Attorney Generals James E. O’Neil and Jeffrey Pine. He now serves as lead counsel for The Law Office of David Morowitz and is one of...

We accept cases concerning: *Family-Based Immigration *Citizenship & Naturalization *Immigration Bond Hearings *Personal Injury Cases Attorney Long has over 15 years of experience. Contact her office today! Please visit www.amylonglawoffice.com for more information.

Attorney Jennifer Hoopis D'Ambra can assist you from separation through divorce and beyond. If you need to revise your child support or child custody agreement, we can help you with a petition for a modification of your previous court order. Divorce : Our divorce practice focuses on reaching property settlement and child custody agreements in a cost-effective manner using negotiation or mediation. When a successful resolution is not possible, we will take the case to court. Learn more about the divorce process in Rhode Island. Child Custody and Support: We handle child custody and support matters as they relate...

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.

The Law Offices of James J. Caruolo is a full-service law firm with over 20 years of experience, providing legal representation in the areas of Real Estate, Criminal, and Personal Injury Law for individuals throughout Rhode Island.

Mark has been practicing in RI and Mass for 25 years. He has tried dozens of case to trial and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Stephen currently serves as the Town Solicitor in the Town of Lincoln, RI, the Town of Warren, RI and the Town of Little Compton, RI. He also represents a variety of businesses and private clients in various areas including zoning and land use. Stephen possesses a background in law enforcement and has extensive experience in criminal matters and specializes in defending DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal cases. He is also well versed in labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and employee discipline matters. Stephen is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, cum laude. ...

Ms. Alegria concentrates her practice in personal injury law and also handles a variety of probate matters related to the firms personal injury practice. She was featured in two legal journals in 2006 annd 2007 for her key role in having Brian Cunha & Associates achieve the 5th and 12th largest jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year. Before joining the firm, Ms. Alegria, a licensed real estate broker, was president of a real estate company, RMA Realtors, based in Bristol, R.I.

Attorney Alegria, a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars, was graduated from Rhode Island College and...

Sharon D. Sybel is an accomplished personal injury attorney who has been with the firm since 1989. Her practice primarily focuses on extensive litigation in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, consumer protection, motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents, premise liability, dog bites, nursing home negligence and wrongful death claims. Ms. Sybel has dedicated her legal career, with over 20 years experience, in obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ms. Sybel earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum...

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.

Laura has been practicing law since 1999. She opened her own practice in 2000. Laura concentrates her practice in the areas of serious personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice and employment issues including discrimination claims and contract negotiations. Laura is admitted to the bar in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She has tried numerous cases in federal and state court in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Before attending law school, Laura was a Registered Nurse, working in oncology, surgical trauma and critical care. She served as Head Nurse at the Philadelphia Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center from 1990-1993 and, most recently,...

RICHARD A. SINAPI is the principal and managing attorney of Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd., in Warwick, where his practice primarily focuses on governmental affairs and employment law, including discrimination and harassment claims, leave act claims, unemployment benefits claims, minimum wage and overtime claims, and workers' compensation, as well as civil rights, municipal law, real estate, and personal injury. He has over thirty (30) years of experience in the general practice of law, including general civil litigation and real estate law, including both trial and appellate work as well as corporate and commercial law advice, representation, document preparation and transaction closings....

Jason Ollman is a dedicated and highly experienced attorney who is committed to giving each client clear, thorough and honest advice at every step of the legal process to empower his clients to make the decisions that are right for them and their unique situation. He believes that a good criminal defense attorney should be empathetic and compassionate as well as a good communicator. They should understand the stress and anxiety that comes with being charged with a crime and be able to offer support and reassurance throughout the legal process. Jason Ollman has a deep understanding of the criminal justice...

Louise A. Herman is a dedicated and passionate attorney specializing in Employment Law, False Claims Act, and Whistleblower Law. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice and her clients' rights. Throughout her professional journey, Louise has been continuously inspired by the brave individuals she represents. Among her notable cases, Louise championed the cause of a female engineer who courageously stood up to a large employer, breaking barriers of sexism. She also successfully defended a 64-year-old technician who challenged his employer after being unjustly replaced by a significantly younger individual. Additionally, Louise advocated for a Director of...

Richard J. Welch Esq. brings over twenty years’ experience including, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, employment and construction contracts. Prior to joining the team here at Palumbo Law, Richard worked as senior counsel at Solidifi in Middletown, RI. Richard spent years as the Vice President, Litigation Counsel for the Fidelity National Law Group in Boston MA where he acted as the Trial attorney in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Superior Courts to clear title issues for commercial and residential real estate. As the Principal and Trial attorney at Moses, Alfonso & Ryan, Richard advised the non-profit community based mental...

Bob's primary areas of practice include Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Law. He handles many Rhode Island and Federal Longshore workers’ compensation claims for injured workers. He also advises people in the area of Estate Planning. Bob graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Providence College, and received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. He is on the Board of Governors of the R.I. Association of Justice, and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Rhode Island Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Committee, and the...

Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., A Former IRS Tax Attorney Offices Locations: Wakefield RI, Warwick RI, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA. Member of Rhode Island and Mass Bar. Authorized to practice before the IRS and US Tax Court throughout the US. 20 Years of Experience Legal Services Include: Tax Matters: IRS & State Tax Problems & Matters, Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements & Time Payment Agreements, Abatement of Penalties, Tax Collection, Bank Levies, Wage Levies, Tax Levies, Property Seizures, Tax Liens, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Amnesty, Tax Audits, Motor Vehicle License & Register Blocks, Professional Consultations, Tax Appeals, Tax...

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...