Helping You Meet Challenges And Seize Opportunities
Mark M. Thayer Esq.
As the Real Estate Department chair, I have been representing buyers and sellers of real estate for over 35 years. My practice is focused on residential and commercial real estate and representing condominium associations and landlord/tenant law. I have given numerous lectures on real estate, condominium, timeshare and landlord/tenant law. I regularly advise clients on the complex issues involved in buying, selling, leasing and financing real estate. I particularly enjoy working with first time home buyers. I begin with a review of the purchase and sales agreement and explain in great detail their rights and obligations. I guide them through the home inspection and any associated repairs issues. At the closing I review through the closing and loan documents. We pride ourselves in that our clients’ transactions are handled quickly, efficiently and with no surprises.
Areas of Practice
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate
- 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
- Condominium
- Timeshare and Homeowner Associations
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island
- U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island
Education
- Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont
- J.D. – 1984
- University of Rhode Island
- B.A. – 1980
Published Works
- Understanding Real Estate Forms, Newport County Board of Realtors
- Commercial Evictions in Rhode Island, National Business Institute
- Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Law, Rhode Island Bar Association
- “Should Time Be of the Essence In Your Real Estate Contract”, Newport Daily News
- “Inspect Before Your Inspections”, Newport Daily News
- “Radon Testing”, Newport Daily News
- “Minimizing Your Risk When Purchasing at a Foreclosure Sale”, Newport Daily News
- “Protect Your Equity by Declaring a Homestead on Your Residence”, Newport Daily News
- “Getting to Closing”, Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
Classes/Seminars
- Understanding Real Estate Forms, Newport County Board of Realtors
- Short Sales and Foreclosures, Newport County Board of Realtors
- The Law of Condominium Conversions, Newport County Board of Realtors
- The Law of Commercial Evictions in Rhode Island, National Business Institute
- The Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Act, Rhode Island Bar Association
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Corporator for BankNewport
- Newport County Board of Realtors, Legal Counsel
- Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Risk Management Committee, Past Member
- Rhode Island Bar Association, Title Standards & Practices Committee, Member
- Portsmouth Westside Development Advisory Committee, Member
- Portsmouth Town Charter Review Committee, Member
- Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Affiliate Member
- Newport County Board of Realtors, Affiliate Member
- Newport County Board of Realtors Affiliates Committee, Past Member
- Portsmouth Recreation Review Committee, Past Member
- Portsmouth Open Space Committee, Past Chairman
- Portsmouth Action for Youth Board of Directors, Past Chairman
- Portsmouth School Committee, Past Member
- Portsmouth Pirates Soccer Club, Past President and Coach







