Rhode Island residents facing landlord tenant issues have access to attorneys who specialize in lease disputes, eviction defense, security deposit claims, habitability issues, and rent control compliance. The legal framework in Rhode Island differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern landlord tenant cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for landlord tenant matters in Rhode Island is generally 10 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Rhode Island's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Rhode Island Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on landlord tenant in Rhode Island bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right landlord tenant attorney in Rhode Island means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to landlord tenant law in Rhode Island to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Rhode Island.

Jeffrey Garabedian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Palumbo Law
 481 Atwood Ave Cranston RI 02920
(401) 490-0994
New England Law | Boston (1991)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Nicholas A DaSilva - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Edward G. Lawson, Jr.
 260 Lonsdale Avenue Pawtucket RI 02860
(401) 725-1810
New England Law | Boston (2008)
English, Portuguese
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Amey F. Cardullo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Family Law Center, LLC
 38 Bellevue Ave Newport RI 02840
(401) 849-9950
Roger Williams University School of Law (1995)
English
Maine Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Cynthia Fogarty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fogarty Law Office
 Calart Tower 400 Reservoir Avenue Ste 1A Providence RI 02907
(401) 352-5273
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Christopher Biafore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
two prominent law firms in Providence, Rhode Island
 253 Main Street East Greenwich RI 02818
(401) 885-0400
Roger Williams University School of Law (2000)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Lauren Balkcom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 11 S. Angell Street Suite 428 Providence RI 02906
(401) 525-1965
Roger Williams University School of Law (2011)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Richard E. Palumbo Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Richard Palumbo, LLC
 481 Atwood Avenue Cranston RI 02920
(401) 490-0994
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law (2001)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Claims Landlord Tenant
Scott J. Summer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LawyersCollaborative
 The Calart Tower 400 Reservoir Ave, Ste 3A Providence RI 02907
(401) 467-7771
Rutgers School of Law-Camden (1986)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Consumer Law
Richard J. Welch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Palumbo Law
 481 Atwood Ave. Cranston RI 02920
(401) 336-6460
Suffolk University Law School
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Employment Law
Mr. Alfred R. Rego Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rego & Rego Lawyers At Law
 443 Hope Street Bristol RI 02809
(401) 253-2500
University of New Hampshire School of Law (1973)
Portuguese, Spanish
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Nelson Brinckerhoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6480 Post Road North Kingstown RI 02852
(401) 884-1962
New York Law School (1980)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Estate Planning
Mark Sales - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark Sales Law Office, LLC
 1006 Charles Street, Suite 101 North Providence RI 02904
(401) 721-5557
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Erik Wallin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of K. Erik Wallin, P.C.
 4080 South County Trail, Suite 1 Charlestown RI 02813
(401) 364-8001
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Insurance Claims
Lisa Bowie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Whaley Bowie & Bagley
 127 Dorrance St 4th Floor Providence RI 02903
401454770021
Roger Williams University (2009)
English
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Landlord Tenant
James J Bagley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Whaley, Bowie & Bagley LLC
 127 Dorrance Street 4th Floor Providence RI 02903
(401) 454-7700
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
James T. Marasco - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of James T. Marasco
 617 Smith Street Providence RI 02908
(401) 421-7500
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Insurance Claims Landlord Tenant
Arthur D. Parise - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 212 Greenwich Avenue Warwick RI 02886
(401) 921-2400
Emory University School of Law (1975)
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Vincent Rinaldi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2374 Post Road Warwick RI 02886
(401) 244-7725
Quinnipiac University School of Law (1987)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
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