Portsmouth Lawyers

As an aggressive, knowledgable, and extremely dedicated Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Lawyer, Kensley Barrett provides premium representation for individuals who have been accused of criminal offenses throughout the entire state of Rhode Island (including Providence and Newport). The Law Offices of Kensley R. Barrett provide representation for a wide variety of alleged criminal offenses. These services include, but are not limited to: DUI/DWI’s, domestic violence, traffic offenses, drug cases, weapons cases, expungement, theft, sex offenses, white collar crimes, and disorderly conduct. If you or someone you love has been arrested on a criminal charge, you want to...

Attorney Matthew Marin is an aggressive and client-focused personal injury lawyer located in Charleston, SC. As part of the nationwide personal injury law Firm Marin and Barrett, Inc., Attorney Marin fight for the rights of injured victims throughout South Carolina. He represents people injured in car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, defective drug cases, Camp Lejeune lawsuits, hair relaxer lawsuits, Tylenol autism and ADHD claims & wrongful death and other similar injuries caused by the negligence of others. He can help you or a loved one if you have suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence....

I have specialized as a RI DUI lawyer and Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney for the past 27 years with INCREDIBLE RESULTS. I am a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1997. During those years I prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from disorderly conduct to first degree murder in every Rhode Island County. Additionally, along with other prosecutors, I lectured in-coming police academy cadets on proper drunk driving and Rhode Island DUI investigations and prosecutions. This unique experience has allowed me a wealth of knowledge not readily available to the average Rhode Island DUI lawyer...

Michael Mineau is an attorney at Kelly & Mancini, PC in Providence, RI. His practice focuses primarily on business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, land use, and business law. In 2006, Michael graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH and earned a B.A in Political Science. He then attended Roger Williams University School of Law and graduated with a J.D. in 2009. Michael is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island state and federal courts. In addition, he is a licensed title agent in Rhode Island. In 2010, Michael was published in Hofstra's Journal...

Family law attorney Allen M. Kirshenbaum, in practice for more than 40 years, is the founder and senior partner of Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc. His law practice focuses on all aspects of family law. Mr. Kirshenbaum has won numerous appeals in the Rhode Island Supreme Court, a number of which have expanded case law on cutting-edge issues involving pensions and business valuation in connection with the division of assets. He has had a significant impact on the manner in which family law is practiced in the State of Rhode Island. Mr. Kirshenbaum received an AV Preeminent(TM) rating from the...

Nick is a versatile business leader and technologist with an extensive career protecting intellectual property and managing risks across global supply chains for some of the world’s most beloved brands. Nick architected and executed the transformation of a global design, development and delivery supply chain to minimize risk to IP and standardize protection of physical and digital assets. He takes the same strategic thinking, diligence, and tenacity and delivers outstanding value through the ioLiberum Law Firm dedicated to the underserved small businesses and startups. Nick is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and North Carolina and holds advanced...

Laura Cameron, Managing Attorney for the Law Firm of d'Oliveira & Associates, is passionate about helping the injured and quality customer service. Attorney Cameron joined the Law team in 1997, and has dedicated her work solely to Personal Injury & Social Security Disability law. Besides Warwick, Laura also manages the offices in Providence, Cranston and Johnston, Coventry and South Kingstown. d'Oliveira & Associates' philosophy about practicing Personal Injury Law is based mainly on the team approach, which includes a case management system that gives each & every client an Attorney & Case Manager (Paralegal), to make sure that every...

Attorney Katie Nee practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Katie represents defendants charged with a wide range of criminal offenses including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to submit to a chemical test, drug offenses, domestic violence, assault, robbery, and a wide array of sexual offenses including possession of child pornography, child molestation and sexual assault. Katie aggressively defends each and every client and does not shy away from taking a case to trial if that is the best option for a client.In addition, Katie represents people who were harmed...

Attorney John Larochelle is a former Rhode Island State Prosecutor who has represented clients in complex and highly sensitive litigation matters in Rhode Island Family Court and in District, Superior, Supreme and Federal Courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In Family court, Attorney Larochelle has litigated many types of cases, including complex divorces, contentious child custody matters, Grandparents Rights, and parenting time disputes. Attorney Larochelle is certified by the Rhode Island Family Court as a Guardian Ad Litem. In 2022, Attorney Larochelle received a Certification in Child and Family Forensic Issues from William James College Center of Excellence for Children, Families,...

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.

When he was on leave from the United States Army Security Agency, Ronald J. Resmini was sworn in before the Bar in June of 1969. Soon after, he began a clerkship with the Rhode Island Supreme Court under Justice William E. Powers. Having gained valuable experience in this position, Ronald later formed his own law firm, Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. Today, his three sons work alongside him, dedicated to obtaining justice and compensation for their injury clients. Outside of the firm, Ronald has produced more than 20 legal handbooks, and has written several publications, including "Rhode Island...

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...

Robert Chisholm's law practice focuses on representing disabled veterans in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Robert has been representing disabled veterans since 1990. During his extensive career, Robert has successfully represented veterans before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Robert is a founding member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association and served as President of that organization for the year 2002-2003. Mr. Chisholm served as the President of the...

Jules J. D’Alessandro, Esq. is a fierce advocate for the injured and those oppressed by insurance company and corporate greed. As the co-founder and senior litigation partner at D’Alessandro & Wright, Mr. D’Alessandro is responsible for all civil litigation; Jury trials, Mediation and Arbitration of Personal Injury and Business litigation matters at D&W. Mr. D’Alessandro has earned an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating for ethics and legal skill. Mr. D’Alessandro is a lifelong Rhode Island resident. A graduate from LaSalle Academy and a BA in Economics from the University of Rhode Island....

Attorney Christopher Heberg has been practicing law in Rhode Island, protecting his clients rights, and obtaining favorable settlements and verdicts for his clients for more than twenty years. With law offices located in Warwick, R.I., Attorney Heberg serves individuals and families of Rhode Island in all legal matters involving R.I. Family Law and Divorce.

Attorney Heberg believes in being accessible to clients. Be assured you will be kept well informed of the progress of your case, with your phone calls promptly returned. Evening or weekend appointments are available, and if it becomes necessary to meet either in your home or health...

Attorney John L. Calcagni, III from the Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III is a highly skilled, aggressive, and experienced criminal defense trial attorney. He is a former military prosecutor in the U.S. Army JAG Corps where he prosecuted hundreds of complex felony cases in the United States and abroad. Attorney John L. Calcagni, III also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with U.S. Attorney's Office in New York. As a prosecutor, attorney John L. Calcagni, III never lost a single case. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York,...

For the last 15 years, Attorney Stefanie Murphy has been aggressively fighting for her clients in all areas of criminal defense. She is dedicated to each and every client. Attorney Murphy has been named since 2012 to Super Lawyer Rising Stars.

Attorney Patricia A. Sullivan is the founding lawyer at the Rhode Island law firm, The Law Office of Patricia A. Sullivan.

Ms. Sullivan earned her Bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Stonehill College, and her Juris Doctorate degree from Western New England College – The S. Priestly Blake School of Law. She is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and is a former member of the Edward P. Gallogly Inn of Family Court, where she earned the highest rank of Master. In addition, Attorney Sullivan is a family court bail commissioner, a certified family court guardian ad litem, a...

At a young age, Andrew Resmini watched his father, Ronald J. Resmini, practice law at one of the top personal injury law firms. Years later, Andrew went on to pursue a legal career and now works with his father and two brothers at Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. Known for his incredible work ethic, Andrew fully dedicates himself to his clients' cases and works hard to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. Fortunately, his hard work has paid off as he has been selected to Super Lawyers list of "Rising Stars" each year...

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...

Get skillful, knowledgeable legal help you can rely on when making delicate decisions about the future of your family. From divorce and child custody, to relocation of a child or enforcement of a child support order, attorney Paul J. Ferns will guide your case toward a fair and beneficial resolution. Contact the Warwick divorce and family law office of Paul J. Ferns. Over twenty years of experience in divorce court gives him an in-depth understanding of the Rhode Island family law.

Attorney Ferns also has successfully represented many clients in car accident and personal injury cases. His tenacity in fighting for...

Attorney Kara Hoopis Manosh has devoted her career to safeguarding the rights of the accused, handling numerous cases across Rhode Island's courtrooms. Nationally trained by prestigious organizations like The Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy and The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, she brings exceptional expertise to each case. Manosh earned her LL.M in Trial Advocacy from the California Western School of Law, specializing in Federal Criminal Law. Her outstanding legal acumen is evident through her "Superb" Avvo Rating of 10.0 and recognition as a "Top Attorney" by the Who's Who directory. Additionally, she has earned national rankings from the SuperLawyers...

Michael Kelley founded the law firm, New England Disability. The firm specializes in representing claimants seeking disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, Long Term Disability Insurers, Federal Worker's Compensation, State Disability Retirement. My firm represents Claimant's seeking benefits throughout the entire Northeastern United States from initial claims through Federal Court Appeals.

As the founder of The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Providence lawyer Thomas C. Thomasian compassionately helps people charged with a crime navigate the legal system. Before the founding of his current firm, Mr. Thomasian was a public defender for a number of years and practiced as an attorney at another firm. In 2014, he was selected for the list of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award. He is a graduate of Northeastern University and the Roger Williams University Ralph R. Papitto School of Law. For your free consultation, get...

Andrew Abraham is the founding partner of the Boston personal injury law firm, Abraham & Associates, P.C. Attorney Abraham has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® lists of 2010-2013. In addition, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Brain Injury Association, and the North American Brain Injury Society. With nearly 20 years of experience, Mr. Abraham has the knowledge and resources necessary to take on even the most complex cases. To learn more about working with Attorney Abraham, contact Abraham & Associates, P.C. today.

Evan M. Kirshenbaum is currently Managing Partner of Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc. He has been practicing law at Kirshenbaum Law Associates since 1994 and has been a senior partner of the firm since 1999. Mr. Kirshenbaum provides representation in all aspects of family law and personal injury law. An experienced trial lawyer, he has submitted numerous briefs to the Rhode Island Supreme Court. He has argued successfully before the state’s highest court as well as before juries in the Superior Court. Evan was featured in the Verdict Reporter and the Rhode Island Association for Justice News Magazine...

Don graduated from Bryant College in 1996 with a degree in finance, which has been a critical benefit to assisting clients litigating any issues relating to real estate, retirement division, hidden assets, support, business valuations, etc.

Don graduated from Roger Williams School of Law in RI, in 1996, and soon founded Moyer Law, PC. Don provides representation exclusively on issues surrounding divorce, child custody, and all family law matters.

Don served in the US Army, Infantry, in various duties, to include company commander for a drill instructor unit. He spent a year in the Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary region of Europe in a...

Ryanna T. Capalbo is a partner with Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC.

Ryanna’s primary focus is in the areas of:
Civil litigation
Real estate litigation
Family law
Criminal law
Personal injury
Appellate practice

Ryanna’s primary concentration is in representing secured and unsecured creditors in secured transactions, foreclosures, workouts, bankruptcy, and other transactional and litigation matters. Additionally, a substantial part of Ryanna’s practice involves counseling clients throughout all stages of the divorce and separation process, including custody, placement, relocation, child support, alimony, and equitable...

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.

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...

MEET RICH SANDS

Entering his 25th year of service to clients throughout Rhode Island, Attorney Rich Sands has made it his mission to use his insights, skill, and knowledge to offer compassionate assistance to those injured by the negligence of others. He leads Sands Law Offices with one simple principle: Treat others how he himself would want to be treated if he were in their shoes. For this reason, he always works hard in the pursuit of justice and to provide a higher standard of quality legal care.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & ASSOCIATIONS

Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® (highest rating...

If you have been unfortunate enough to have been charged in Rhode Island with either a DUI or a Refusal (or both), the good news is that it is not a foregone conclusion that you will lose your ability to drive your vehicle once your license has been suspended. A relatively new law in Rhode Island now makes it possible for persons with a suspended license, as a result of a DUI or Refusal, to drive their own vehicle to and from certain places (with an installed interlock device). Attorney John Bernardo has the knowledge and experience regarding...

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...

When you work with Mr. Beaubien, you will benefit from a criminal defense attorney who loves what he does, which is to help those accused of crimes preserve their Constitutional rights, such as due process, and equal protection under the law. This passion to serve is reflected in the quality of representation he provides. Mr. Beaubien handles both state and federal criminal charges of all kinds, no matter how complex or severe, from minor drug crimes to violent crimes, such as assault and battery. Our team understands the duress, uncertainty, and worry that you and your family may be experiencing....

Melissa Larsen is an experienced trial attorney and former state prosecutor who brings over two decades of experience in criminal, family and personal injury law to her practice, offering you result-driven representation for your legal issues. Melissa 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, Refusal to take the Chemical Test, Domestic Violence, Cyber Crime, Felony Assault, Sexual Assault & Child Molestation, Drug-related Crime, Fraud, Post Conviction...

Jason Knight is an attorney licensed to practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice in the Rhode Island Federal District Court. He is a former Rhode Island state prosecutor with years of experience litigating criminal cases. He now uses that experience to provide his clients with zealous legal representation to protect their rights and legal interests. Jason earned his law degree from Suffolk Law School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2005. Between 2006 and 2010, Jason served as a Special Assistant Attorney General with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. During that time, Jason prosecuted...

Andrew Bilodeau is the managing partner at Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC and is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Connecticut state and federal courts and Washington DC. In April 2021, Andrew earned his Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University. A small sample of his experience includes work on behalf of individuals in residential and commercial real estate transactions, real estate zoning, real estate litigation (adverse possession, boundary line disputes), contractor disputes, insurance claim disputes, and negligent home inspections. Andrew also serves as corporate counsel for small & large businesses, real estate developers and contractors. His representation of clients includes national banks,...

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....