Practice Areas

Experienced Attorneys in Rhode Island

Bankruptcy : Our firm represents individuals and commercial clients in bankruptcy proceeding, in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We routinely handle simple and complex Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.

Moreover, we are one of the few firms authorized to file electronically, so your bankruptcy filings are expedited. View our Bankruptcy FAQ's .

Business and Commercial Law : We provide a wide variety of services to our business clients, from assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses.

Business Organizations : The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Our firm assists our clients in formation and business planning, in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership or corporation. We advise our clients about directors and officers' liability, dissolution, reorganization, joint ventures business successions and shareholders.

Criminal Defense : Our firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases, including minor infractions, misdemeanors and the most serious felony indictments, such as, drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny, fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, arson and conspiracy. Jacqueline I. Burns was lead counsel in the Kent County Public Defender's Office prior to joining the firm.

Estate Planning and Probate : Our firm handles estate planning matters, reviewing your financial picture and advising you how best to invest and/or hold your assets to gain maximum benefit of all laws, and, at the same time, carrying out your personal wishes. Proper planning can save you state and federal estate taxes and preserve your assets.

Probate is the court proceeding through which a will is proved to be valid, prior to administration of the estate of a decedent. The process, generally, includes collecting the decedent's assets, liquidating liabilities, paying taxes and distributing property to heirs. View our Probate FAQ's.

Family Law : Our firm handles a full range of family law matters including adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity, child custody and support. We pride ourselves on our sensitivity to your concerns, and the aggressive manner in which we fight to protect you, your children and your assets. Most of our practice is in family court. View our Divorce FAQ's.

Litigation and Appeals : Our firm represents and advises clients who are or may become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in such areas as personal injury and employment claims, contract disputes, family law and commercial matters.

Personal Injury : Our firm represents clients in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to their person, rights, reputation or property resulting from events or activities such as automobile accidents, defective products, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct and negligence.

Probate and Estate Administration : Our firm concentrates in probate and estate administration. Probate is the legal process of determining a will's validity, before a person's debts can be paid and assets distributed. State laws and procedures vary greatly, so, it is important to consult a firm with extensive knowledge in this area of the law to ensure that the deceased's assets are distributed correctly. View our Probate FAQ's.

Real Estate : Our firm represents both commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings and transactions that deal with land and the structures attached to it. We handle purchase and sale, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings and management.

Pitts & Burns
Attorneys At Law
635 Killingly Street
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919-4028

Telephone: (401) 453-2800
Fax: (401) 421-6360
E-mail

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