- Child SupportNo, except in very limited circumstances. The vast majority of student loan debts must still be repaid after bankruptcy. It may, however, become easier to make these payments when you no longer have payments for other debts. Other debts that cannot be discharged include alimony, child support, some taxes, and some judgments.
- GuardianshipGuardianships: We will help you establish the instruments that appoint a guardian who is responsible for ensuring the care of an incapacitated family member or minor children.
- Spousal Support
- DUI/DWIAuto accidents: Car accidents, semi-truck accidents, rear-end collisions, drunk driving wrecks, motorcycle accidents, crashes caused by uninsured drivers, car accidents involving dangerous weather, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents
- Wrongful DeathInjuries that result from a car accident can range from minor to severe. Our firm confidently helps clients who have suffered broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis or other injuries in a car accident. We also represent surviving family members in wrongful death lawsuits if a loved one was unfortunately killed in a fatal car accident.
- Traffic ViolationsSince semi trucks are so large and often filled with heavy cargo, accidents involving them can be devastating. Motorists are at the mercy of truck drivers who are attempting to move product across the country as quickly as possible. Truck driver negligence, such as speeding, falling asleep at the wheel or reckless driving, can be one cause of a trucking accident. Unbalanced or overloaded cargo, improper truck maintenance or faulty equipment can also contribute to an accident.
- Assault
- Corporate Law
- Business FormationBusiness formation: Are you wondering what the best legal structure is for your new Rhode Island business? Do you have questions about what is involved in changing your business structure from a sole proprietorship to an LLC or S-corp?
- Business DisputesBusiness law services for financial institutions: We provide effective representation designed to meet the unique needs of the banking industry and credit unions.
- Limited Liability CompaniesDissolution of businesses: We protect our clients' interests during reorganization or dissolution of partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and corporations.
- Employment ContractBusiness contracts: Our corporate lawyers draft and review articles of incorporation and bylaws, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, shareholder buy-sell agreements, purchase and sale contracts, vendor contracts, commercial lease agreements, and other business contracts.
- Employment LitigationCommercial litigation: Attorneys at our firm are resolute advocates and pragmatic strategists when assisting clients in the resolution of business disputes, seeking to resolve every issue as efficiently and economically as possible. We handle all types of business disputes, including commercial collections, breach of contract, and employment disputes.
- Real Estate LitigationCommercial real estate disputes: Our attorneys handle boundary disputes, zoning enforcement disputes, construction disputes, evictions, and other disputes related to the sale, purchase, lease, or development of commercial properties.
- Premises Liability
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsFor over eighty years, attorneys at our Pawtucket, Rhode Island, law firm have protected the interests of parties to commercial real estate transactions. Our lawyers carry on a tradition of providing individuals and businesses with practical counsel grounded in a thorough knowledge of the law and a high level of service. Our clients rely on us to see that their property transactions proceed on schedule. We provide the advice clients need to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.
- Land Use and ZoningZoning applications: Our attorneys assist property owners, developers, and contractors with drafting applications, appearing in front of municipal planning and zoning boards, and handling appeals. The lawyers at our firm handle rezoning applications and applications for special use permits and variances from zoning codes, helping our clients acquire subdivision approvals and building permits. We also handle zoning enforcement.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesIf you own residential or commercial rental property or if your business rents space, you know how important it is to understand the rights and obligations of both parties when it comes to landlord-tenant law in Rhode Island.
- Condominium LawCondominium law: We represent developers, purchasers, sellers, lenders, and condominium organizations in condo conversion; drafting and review of purchase contracts for condominium units, owner association rules, and other documents; and at closings.
- Citizenship and NaturalizationOur attorneys are prepared to assist those wishing to enter the United States with applications for immigrant and visitor (non-immigrant) visas, visa extensions, temporary employment visas, permanent legal residency and labor certification (green cards), and citizenship and naturalization. U.S. visas our firm handles include...
- Employment ImmigrationWe handle employment-based immigration matters for employees and businesses that are dealing with entrance into the country for business-related work. The business visas that we often seek include...
- Green Cards
- Business ImmigrationOur attorneys provide comprehensive representation to companies and sponsoring employers in immigration matters. We are experienced lawyers who understand the many facets of the U.S. immigration policies and procedures. Contact us today to discuss your specific employment visa and business immigration needs.
- Student Visas
- Work VisasThere are many other different types of business and employment visas that may need to be obtained for your employees, including...
- Investor Visas
- Personal InjuryIf you have been injured or have lost a loved one, you may have already, even in a hospital room, been approached by an insurance company representative and been asked to sign a settlement. We strongly urge you to have your claim reviewed by a personal injury lawyer before making a decision or making a statement to the insurance company. If you would like to speak with a member of our firm, please contact our Pawtucket office and arrange a free consultation with an attorney with the appropriate experience.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesPremises liability claims: Trip, slip, and fall accidents due to slippery grocery aisles, icy parking lots in shopping centers, unsafe stairs in apartment buildings, and other hazardous conditions on business property; swimming pool accidents; assaults due to poor security on motel, parking ramps, or other business property; dog bites and animal attacks
- Estate PlanningWe welcome inquiries from out-of-state individuals at our Rhode Island estate planning practice. Please call 401-723-1122 or e-mail our office to speak with one of our lawyers.
- WillsLiving Wills: A living will, sometimes called an advance directive, gives your physician instructions regarding life-sustaining measures if you become terminally ill.
- TrustsTrusts: Some estates warrant trusts. Revocable trusts (living trusts), irrevocable trusts, charitable remainder trusts, special needs trusts, and others offer a variety of benefits: avoidance of taxes, efficient conversion of assets, privacy, and minimized probate expenses.
- Power of AttorneyDurable power of attorney for health care: This allows you to appoint a person who will make decisions regarding your health care if you are unable to make them for yourself.
- ProbateAt Blais Cunningham & Crowe Chester, LLP, our lawyers provide sound, practical counsel designed to help our clients achieve their goals under the laws of Rhode Island. As estate planning attorneys, we find ourselves helping young couples plan for the responsibilities of parenthood, helping families work out plans for the care of the elderly, and visiting clients in their homes to discuss their hopes for their children. In no part of our practice do we feel more closely connected to the communities we serve. If you would like to discuss your estate plan or our probate services with an attorney, please contact our Pawtucket office.
- BankruptcyAt Blais Cunningham & Crowe Chester, LLP, our Rhode Island bankruptcy attorneys provide individuals throughout Rhode Island with representation in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.
- ForeclosureWhen you work with an experienced Rhode Island bankruptcy lawyer, we will contact all creditors and notify them that they must immediately stop direct contact with you. Under the law, they are not allowed to call your place of employment or your home — all calls and letters will be sent to your attorney. When you have filed for bankruptcy all collection efforts must stop, including lawsuits, garnishments, repossession actions, foreclosure of mortgages, and demand letters.
- Tax LawMunicipal tax appeals: Rhode Island commercial properties are reevaluated and reassessed every three years. Our lawyers represent property owners and lessees in municipal tax appeals at the administrative level and in superior court.
- Debt Collection