Strong & Versatile Legal Representation with Decades Of Experience
For more than 35 years, Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP, has helped clients overcome legal challenges and make the most of new opportunities. We represent our clients’ interests as if they were our own. Regardless of your legal issue, you will be represented by a lawyer with a depth of knowledge and a proven record of success in that area of law.

Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP has been voted the Best Law Firm of Newport County for 14 of the last 15 years.
Areas of Practice
Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP attorneys have extensive experience in many aspects of the law including Estate Planning, Elder Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Probate, Trust & Estate Administration, Immigration Law, Admiralty Law, Corporate & Business Formation Law, Municipal Tax Appeals, Medicaid Planning and Commercial & Business Litigation.
The SR&T Real Estate team is uniquely positioned to execute residential and commercial real estate transactions in 7 states. Their areas of expertise encompass SBA 504 transactions, tax appeals, land use & zoning.
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Buying a Boat in Rhode Island: The Legal Steps Owners Skip That Cost Them Later
Rhode Island’s waters draw serious buyers, from smaller center consoles in Narragansett Bay to significant sailboats moored off Newport harbor. The paperwork side of that purchase deserves the same attention as the survey and the sea trial. Here’s where owners typically go wrong, and how to close the gaps before they become expensive.
How Waterfront Property Values Complicate Tax Assessments in Coastal Communities
Special permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) aren’t handed out at the building department counter. Here’s what the process looks like in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and how to avoid the mistakes that derail approvals.
Rhode Island Land Use & Zoning: Frequently Asked Questions
Rhode Island and Massachusetts each administer land use and zoning somewhat differently, so where a question turns on state-specific rules, we note the distinction. If you do not see your question here, call our office for a free consultation.
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130 BELLEVUE AVENUE
NEWPORT, RI 02840
401-849-3040
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Wakefield, RI 02879
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