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.
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 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.
Answers to the questions business owners commonly ask about entity formation, financing, contracts, succession planning, and growth.
When a commercial tenant stops paying rent, the landlord has actions to take. Adam Thayer, Esq., explains how commercial evictions work in RI, MA, and CT.
Your business represents years of work, sacrifice, and vision. Without a written succession plan, that legacy can be at risk the moment you step away.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act didn’t just save the QOZ program from expiring. It restructured and made it permanent, opening new planning opportunities for investors with significant capital gains.
Starting September 15, 2026, a new Department of Homeland Security rule will set a fixed end date for almost everyone in F, J, or I status and change what happens once that date arrives.
Attorney Melissa L. Green highlights seven common estate planning traps that show up over time, along with seven questions you can use as a simple audit.