D'Ellena Law Office
Real estate attorney
700 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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About D'Ellena Law Office
D'Ellena Law Office is a legal practice that began in 1974 when Carmine D'Ellena opened his firm. Initially a general practitioner, Mr. D'Ellena shifted his focus to real estate transactions in 1990, serving as an exclusive closing attorney for Fleet Bank. Melissa D'Ellena joined the practice in 2004, contributing to client and real estate professional education.
The firm specializes in real estate law, offering services such as real estate conveyance, representation for sellers of real estate, and guidance for first-time home buyers. They collaborate with numerous mortgage lenders and real estate agents to facilitate the closing process. D'Ellena Law Office also handles matters peripheral to real estate transactions and serves clients in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Beyond real estate, the firm provides services in estate planning, which includes preparing documents like Last Wills & Testaments, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. They also assist with probate administration, helping clients navigate the process required for asset transfer after a person's passing. The office is located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Carmine D'Ellena
- Melissa D'Ellena
- Ralph D. Cuculo
- Nicole Vidal
- Alexander "A.J." Turchetta
- Services listed
- Real Estate Conveyance, Sellers of Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Estate Planning, Probate Administration
- Founded
- 1974
- Offices
- 700 Main Street East Greenwich, RI 02818
Source: dellenalaw.com · checked October 23, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Details & Amenities
Accessibility
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D'Ellena Law Office — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is D'Ellena Law Office located?
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D'Ellena Law Office is at 700 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
What services does D'Ellena Law Office list on its website?
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When checked on October 23, 2026, the firm's website (dellenalaw.com) listed Real Estate Conveyance, Sellers of Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Estate Planning, Probate Administration.
How do I contact D'Ellena Law Office?
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Call D'Ellena Law Office at (401) 885-3800. Its website is dellenalaw.com.
When is D'Ellena Law Office open?
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Monday to Friday: 9 AM–5 PM. Saturday and Sunday: closed.
How is D'Ellena Law Office rated on Google?
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D'Ellena Law Office has a 4.6-star rating on Google from 80 reviews.
Client Reviews
5 reviews- Marc Theroux· via Google
Attorney Melissa D'Ellena represented me with the sale of my Massachusetts commercial real estate complex. Attorney D'Ellena and the staff at D'Ellena Law were professional, polite and very responsive. Additionally, although they were kind with how they dealt with transaction, when the closing came upon us and some potential game play appeared, Attorney D'Ellena made it very clear that the presented "games" would not be tolerated and immediately shot it down. The closing went off without incident. She truly had my back!
11 months ago - [email protected] Scott· via Google
Failure to return phone calls in a timely manner or even not at all when time is of the essence in a real estate transaction. I worked in the legal field many years and would not recommend her.
5 months ago - Beth DiMeo· via Google
Melissa and her staff are fantastic! They are exceptionally responsive and very patient with questions. We were treated like family. I can't recommend them highly enough - if I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
6 months ago - Anthony Paoletta· via Google
This seems like transaction 100 At this point with D'Ellena Law. Each time I am blown away. Anyone whose had Melissa on their side, knows the experience, knowledge and dedication that she has to advocating for her clients. She does it every single time. I promise there's nobody else you want in your corner with these types of transactions where 1 million things can go wrong. She watches every single detail. That said, success like this doesn't come alone, it comes with a very strong team. Each and every coordinator/paralegal I've had has been Aces. For the first time, I worked with Michelle. Michelle was another level of great. She guided me through the process knowledgeably, professionally, kindly and Speedily. That is not easy to do when you have a ton of other transactions happening. She certainly gets it, and I was grateful for her help immensely!!! A++++++ once again!! Your all Appreciated!!
5 months ago - John Mattscheck· via Google
I would not recommend Melissa or D'Ellena Law for a real estate closing. I hired the firm for the purchase of my new construction home, and communication was consistently poor. When I reached out directly to Melissa, I rarely received a response and was left communicating almost entirely with the paralegal team. As closing approached, I repeatedly requested that holdback documentation be prepared because I was concerned the builder would not complete the agreed-upon work before closing. Despite multiple emails and phone calls, I was repeatedly told everything would get done. On closing day, I again outlined the outstanding items and requested a holdback, but instead received limited alternatives that did not protect my interests. I also requested copies of all fully executed closing documents and never received a complete set. For one of the biggest financial transactions of my life, I expected better communication, responsiveness, and advocacy. Unfortunately, that was not my experience.
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