Rhode Island Lawyer
Rhode Island Bar Association Web Site
Lawyers participating in the service have agreed to provide an initial consultation of up to one-half hour free of charge. A referral fee of $25.00 is required and is payable at the time of the consultation. Checks should be made payable to the Lawyer Referral Service. If it is determined that additional legal work is required, it will be your decision to continue legal services. It is suggested that you discuss the attorney's fees and the cost of any further services beyond the initial half-hour consultation during your first visit. If you decide to hire the lawyer to continue working in your behalf, you will be responsible for any additional legal fees. There is no obligation on your part or the lawyer's to go beyond the one-half hour consultation and $25.00 fee. ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
The Attorney General of Rhode Island is the lawyer and advocate for the people of Rhode Island. Whether prosecuting a criminal case, defending the state in a civil forum, representing the public in a regulatory function, or serving as advisor, the Department must exert every effort to serve justice and the public interest. All employees will discharge the privilege and honor of public service in this Department by: ... [Read More]
Rhode Island Public Defender Client Handbook - Representation
The Public Defender Office can only represent people charged with crimes (or who are about to be charged with crimes); it does not represent people on such matters as divorces, car accidents, wills and consumer complaints. If you are indigent and have a non-criminal problem, you may be eligible for free representation by Rhode Island Legal Services. Both agencies have standards for financial eligibility. If you receive public assistance you are almost certainly eligible; even if you do not, you may be eligible. The main office of Legal Services is at 56 Pine Street, Providence, Rhode Island (Tel: 401-274-2652) and there are offices elsewhere in the State. Legal Services sometimes will take cases for people who are not strictly eligible, and those cases are handled by volunteer lawyers. You may also contact the Rhode Island Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service. The Lawyer Referral Service maintains a list of attorneys willing to take cases where people cannot afford full fees. The B ... [Read More]
Rhode Island Bar Association Web Site
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM ... Volunteer Lawyer Program ... Lawyer Referral Service ... [Read More]
Rhode Island Public Defender Client Handbook Page 1
It is also important for people to know what they can do personally to help a lawyer prepare a defense. Sometimes a suspect can help his or her lawyer make it less likely that an arrest will even occur. Some things a client does, though, may make it very difficult for a lawyer to effectively defend the case. For example, if a person confesses a crime to the police, it may be almost impossible to defend the client at a trial or even to negotiate a good sentence. Defendants who are aware that they do not have to give statements to the police help to protect themselves. Clients who understand their rights can make some decisions for themselves about their cases; the more knowledge one has of the system, the better. ... [Read More]
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Urge Rhode Island Legislature toAllow Non-lawyers To Perform Real Estate Closings
The letter notes that consumers in much of the country can choose between lawyers and non-lawyer real estate closing services. Since 1996, both Virginia and New Jersey have considered and rejected bans on non-lawyer closing services. In both states, non-lawyer closing services were substantially less expensive than their lawyer counterparts. ... For many years, Rhode Islanders have had the choice to close a refinancing loan with a lawyer or a lay closing service. The bill would eliminate this competition by requiring consumers to use a lawyer to close almost all real estate deals. The bill covers both residential and commercial deals and purchases, refinancings, second mortgages, and other transactions. ... [Read More]
J. Howard McGrath, Solicitor General
JamesHoward McGrath (November 28, 1903–September 2,1966), born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was an American lawyer andpolitician. He graduated from La Salle Academy, in 1922 and he receivedhis Ph.B. From Providence College in 1926, and LL.B. from BostonUniversity in 1929. He was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1929,and later years was the recipient of numerous honorary degrees. From1930 to 1934 he was city solicitor of Central Falls, Rhode Island.During this time he was also interested in the real estate andinsurance business and was in banking. ... [Read More]
Rhode Island Public Defender Community Partnership Council
Handbook - The committee will be coordinating translation into several languages the “Non-Lawyer’s Sourcebook of Criminal Law” drafted by Deputy Director, Barbara Hurst. ... [Read More]
RI Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
Older people, persons with disabilities and the people who care for them are often concerned about legal issues like wills, power of attorney and guardianship. If you need help finding a lawyer to advise you about issues of this kind, please call: ... [Read More]
Federal Trade Commission and Doj Urge Rhode Island Legislature To Continue Allowing Non-Lawyers to Close Real Estate Deals
"The bill will likely raise prices for Rhode Islanders in two ways," said R. Hewitt Pate, Acting Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. "Consumers who would not pay for a lawyer would have to do so, and, traditionally, lawyers charge more than lay providers. Second, without competition from non-lawyers, lawyers' fees are likely to increase." ... Currently, non-lawyers compete with lawyers to close real estate deals in Rhode Island; the bills would end that history of competition. The bills would eliminate this competition by requiring a lawyer to close almost all real estate deals. ... [Read More]
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