Johnston Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

The legal system can be intimidating and overwhelming, and finding the right lawyer can be a stressful experience – we are here to find answers and create solutions to your legal problems. Unlike larger law firms, we foster a close connection with our clients and take pride that our clients have no problems reaching us. As civil litigators who practice largely in the area of civil rights, we celebrate diversity and believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. We are currently licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York - contact us...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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.

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...

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.

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.

Jude Evan Kerrison fights for the rights of Rhode Island injury victims with the Karns Law Firm.

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...

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,...

“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...

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. ...

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...

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 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. ...

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.

Ann Sheeley has more than 25 years of experience as a civil litigation attorney. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court for Rhode Island, Attorney Sheeley has successfully managed hundreds of personal injury, criminal and workers' compensation cases during her career.

Prior to starting Sheeley Law in 2010, Ann served as a litigator in law offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Upon earning her Juris Doctor from the Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, she worked for the law offices of J. Ronald Fishbein, where she managed a personal injury and family...