Richard N. Sayer Esq.

Partner

 

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Richard is a native Rhode Islander with deep roots in the State’s maritime heritage. A lifelong yachtsman and veteran of numerous Bermuda Races and the 1970 America’s Cup campaign on the 12 metre yacht Intrepid (US-22). Mr. Sayer continues to be very active in the Newport sailing community. Mr. Sayer served with distinction as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy before entering law school.

Mr. Sayer’s practice is focused on solving complex issues involving real property, probate administration, trusts, estate planning and business law. Other aspects of Mr. Sayer’s practice cover a broad range of legal issues including business, corporation and non-profit law and governance, condominium development and documentation, conservation easements, administrative law and local government affairs.

Mr. Sayer serves as Chancellor for the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island and as legal counsel to the Episcopal Bishop of Rhode Island.

Phone:

401-849-3040
866-378-5836

Email:

rsayer@srt-law.com

Bar Admissions:

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Estate Administration

Land Use & Zoning

Corporate Law & Business Formation

Residential Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Estate Administration

Land Use & Zoning

Corporate Law & Business Formation

Non-Profit Work

Mr. Sayer has served many local, non-profit institutions:

  • Former longtime Trustee of St. George’s School in Newport, RI, currently serving as an Honorary Trustee and advisor to the Board;
  • Former longtime Trustee of the Preservation Society of Newport County, currently serving as an Overseer of the organization;
  • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI;
  • Former Town Solicitor for the Town of Middletown
  • The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
Published Works

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Education

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts

    • J.D.

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • A.B.
    • Major: English

Graduate, St. George’s School

Honors & Awards
  • Assistant Town Solicitor, Town of Middletown, Rhode Island