Hope Valley Lawyers

Admitted to Rhode Island Bar, 1976; U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island, 1977. Education: Bryant College (B.S.B.A. 1973); Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D. 1976). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: American Rhode Island and Bristol County Bar Associations; Rhode Island Council of Family Mediators; Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution/American Arbitration Association. Positions: Former Probate Judge, Town of Bristol. Former Commissioner – Rhode Island Racing and Athletics Hearing Board. Former Law instructor, Roger Williams University. 1984 candidate for First Congressional District of Rhode Island.

When family problems evolve into legal issues, it is important to seek experienced legal guidance from a lawyer who knows the law and cares about you and your children. If you are facing a divorce or family law issue, please contact Attorney Amey F. Cardullo and the Family Law Center, LLC. Our lawyers understand the legal needs of individuals and families. We can guide you through the challenges you face with strength, knowledge, compassion and respect.

Mike's practice focuses on civil litigation, primarily complex personal injury, insurance disputes, products liability, and medical/nursing home malpractice.

Michael C. Judge is a Rhode Island attorney concentrating DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Defense, DUI (Driving while Under the Influence) Defense, Breathalyzer Refusal Defense, Criminal Defense and Persoanl Injury Law. Call now at 401-578-4951 for a free consultation.

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...

I am a consumer protection attorney that sues debt collectors, lending institutions and mortgage companies. I also defend lawsuits brought by these entities.

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...

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.

ARTHUR J. LEONARD Principal Arthur Leonard devotes his practice to the needs of closely-held businesses and their principals through U.S. and multinational income tax planning, asset protection planning, estate planning, business succession planning, and deferred compensation planning. He also assists individuals of various incomes with estate and Medicaid planning. He is an author of RIA State and Local Taxes, an influential national resource for lawyers and accountants and for the National Business Institute and Lorman, and other business and tax law publishers. He has also written a popular column on tax law for a leading Rhode Island...

My name is Rory Munns, and I have dedicated my career to defending those charged with criminal offenses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. If you have been arrested or under investigation for a criminal offense, I understand that you are likely in a very unfamiliar and daunting situation, but I strongly believe that the best way to combat this is with providing as much honest information as possible to my clients. I have extensive experience defending thousands of clients in multiple jurisdictions in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury, so I feel...

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...

As a retired police officer who served as a patrolman, prosecution Detective Sergeant, all the way through Acting Chief of a police department, I have a unique skill set and perspective of the criminal law process that I will use to give you the best defense possible. I understand the system from the prosecution and investigative side and use that knowledge to devise the best legal strategy for your defense. I also served in the military and am well versed in the different needs and circumstances around veterans and can provide you with outstanding service and support as your attorney.
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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...

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.

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

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...

Rhode Island Divorce Attorney Susan T. Perkins of the Law Office of Susan T. Perkins, Esq. is located at 462 Broadway, Providence, RI and has been serving the local area for nearly 25 years. The Law Office of Susan T. Perkins, Esq. focuses on Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Gun Trusts, DUI Defense, and matters affecting the LGBT community. Since becoming a lawyer in 1997 attorney Perkins has been a member of the United States District Court as well as the District Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. After graduating from the prestigious Rhode Island Roger Williams University School of...

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.

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...

Before joining the Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. as Partner of the Civil Litigation Division in 2009, Adam J. Resmini attended the Roger Williams School of Law where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ). Today, Adam's work is consistently recognized as he has been selected to the prestigious "Rising Stars" each year since 2011. In addition, he has also been named to the "Top 40 Under 40" list by the National Trial Lawyers each year since 2012. He is an incredible asset to his...

Before becoming Partner at the Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd., Jason Resmini lived in Los Angeles, CA, where he worked at both MGM Studios and International Creative Management (ICM). During this time, Jason worked with top names in entertainment where he successfully negotiated multi-million dollar deals for his clients. It was these skills that later helped catapult his career in Entertainment Law. Mr. Resmini has been selected to the prestigious “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list of top attorneys in MA for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. He was also honored by...

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...

I am attorney Wayne G. Resmini, founder of Resmini Law Associates, LLC, in Providence, Rhode Island. For decades, I have devoted my legal career to helping injury victims seek justice. My personal injury practice encompasses all types of cases, from car accidents and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, slip-and-fall accidents and wrongful death. Personal injury law is not just my career, but also my passion. I find great satisfaction in helping others when they are at life's lowest points. My zeal and dedication can make a concrete difference in your case; you can count on me to go the...

My name is Michael Zarrella, I have been a criminal defense lawyer for almost 20 years. I have tried and won numerous criminal cases from capital offences to drunk driving cases. I enjoys helping people charged with criminal matters.

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...

Philip W. Gasbarro is an attorney licensed for the practice of law in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His areas of concentration include a range of “real estate-related matters” which include a range of matters that often times impact on property. A core practice area for our firm is providing title and settlement services for real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinances. We can provide these services for residential, investment, and commercial properties. We also routinely handle a range of different types of clients, ranging from first-time homebuyers, to senior citizens with reverse mortgages, to investors new to the market,...

Partner concentrating in criminal and civil litigation in State District & Superior Courts and Federal Courts. Trial attorney in over one thousand cases in Newport County Superior&District Court; trial and appellate attorney in Ims v. Town of Portsmouth, 32 A.3 914 (2011)(civil conspiracy and whistleblower act); State v. Gordon, 30 A.3 636 (2011) (sexual assault, kidnapping) State v. Schloesser, 940 A.2d 637 (2007) (child molestation); State v. Edwards, 810 A.2d 226 (2002),cert denied 123 S.Ct. 1808 (2003) (first degree murder; life without parole);Backman v. King, (mem) 636 A.2d 729 (1993):Carpenter v. State, 796 A.2d 1071 (2002) (post conviction relief); State...

My name is Kevin P. Landry, and I am a personal injury attorney. I help people who are hurting, suffering or being taken advantage of. I also help families through unexpected deaths, and other traumatic events. Since 1991 I have been helping citizens of Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as the rest of the United States - recover following an accident or injury. In the past 23 years my offices have helped hundreds of people get the money they need to pay for things like medical bills, loss of income and a multitude of other expenses. ...

Attorney Whitney R. Anderson practices law in Rhode Island, with a primary concentration on Family Law, focusing in the areas of divorce litigation, legal separation, adoption, child custody, visitation, and relocation issues, child support enforcement, equitable division of marital property and associated complex financial matters, retirement assets and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO), prenuptial agreements (prenup) and marital settlement agreements (MSA), as well as domestic abuse complaints and restraining order petitions initiated in the Rhode Island Family Court.

In addition to her private employment at Updegrove Law, Whitney is the Assistant Solicitor for Law Enforcement for the City of...

I am a "family lawyer" in the broadest sense of the term. I have practiced since 1974, representing families, members of families (and others in a relationship) during good times and bad times. I have represented approximately 1,000 divorce clients, both civilian and military, and more than that number of clients in other domestic matters such as adoptive parents, juveniles, unmarried parents, grandparents, and partners. I mediate all family issues with a co-mediator who is a family and child psychotherapist when not mediating with me. I also have focused my practice on wills, estates, trusts, probate, and all elder law issues...

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 and criminal cases of every kind.

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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 Massachusetts...