Find Rhode Island Lawyers
Connect with licensed Rhode Island attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-95 and I-195 accidents to workplace injuries across the state, Rhode Island sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, or any Rhode Island facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Rhode Island workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Rhode Island.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Rhode Island can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Rhode Island families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Rhode Island business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Rhode Island involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Rhode Island business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Rhode Island's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Rhode Island — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Rhode Island state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Rhode Island, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Rhode Island state protections.
Domestic Violence
Rhode Island law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Rhode Island veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout Rhode Island
Serving Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, Cumberland, North Providence, South Kingstown, and communities across Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Rhode Island residents.
Statewide legal aid for low-income Rhode Islanders — housing, family, employment, benefits, and consumer disputes from offices in Providence and Newport.
Help RI LawRILS-operated legal information portal with self-help guides, referrals, and online intake for free civil legal assistance.
Rhode Island Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer ProgramPro bono civil legal services for Rhode Islanders living below the federal poverty line — nearly 1,000 individuals served annually.
Rhode Island Center for JusticeNonprofit public interest law office providing free civil legal help in housing, immigration, workers' rights, and education.
Rhode Island Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Rhode Island.
Courts
Official portal for all Rhode Island state courts — Supreme, Superior, Family, District, and Workers' Compensation.
Contact the CourtLocate any Rhode Island court with addresses, phone numbers, and hours by county.
Rhode Island Superior CourtGeneral trial court with 22 judges — jury and non-jury trials for civil cases over $10,000 and all felonies.
Rhode Island Supreme CourtHighest court in Rhode Island — final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Verify a Rhode Island Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Rhode Island attorney's license status and public disciplinary history through the Supreme Court.
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme CourtInvestigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints — twelve members appointed by the Supreme Court.
Rhode Island Bar AssociationProfessional organization for Rhode Island attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.
Admission to the Rhode Island BarSupreme Court-administered bar exam (UBE) and attorney admission process for the state.
Rhode Island Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with qualified private attorneys. Free half-hour consultation included with every referral.