Desautel Browning Law

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Real Estate Lawyer

4.6(10 Google reviews)

38 Bellevue Ave Ste B, Newport, RI 02840, United States

Information last updated October 13, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Business Law Civil Litigation

About Desautel Browning Law

Desautel Browning Law is a firm established in 2015 by Marisa Desautel, who leads its Environmental and Energy Practice Group. The firm provides legal representation in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, focusing on state and federal environmental and energy statutory and regulatory compliance, civil litigation, and land use matters.

The firm's practice areas include Environmental Law and Litigation, Public Utility and Energy Law, and Land Use, Zoning and Permitting Law. It also addresses matters related to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). Attorneys handle litigation concerning environmental issues, utilities law, property rights, breach of contract claims, regulatory compliance, due process, and constitutional claims.

Kerin Browning, a partner, focuses on real estate development and environmental law, with an emphasis on zoning, land use, and property development. Her work encompasses real estate closings, easements, title issues, purchase and sale agreements, leases, state and local property tax incentives, and condominium law. Associate Kendra Quewezance assists clients with environmental, land use, and zoning law, including land development, environmental compliance, zoning regulations, permitting, and civil litigation. The firm offers a free consultation.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Kerin Browning — Partner
Marisa Desautel — Partner
Kendra Quewezance — Associate
Services listed: Environmental Law and Litigation, Public Utility and Energy Law, Land Use, Zoning and Permitting Law, RIDEM and CRMC, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Municipal Law, Property Law, Real Estate Development, Condominium Law
Founded: 2015
Consultations: Free initial consultation
Offices: 38 Bellevue Avenue, Suite B, Newport, RI 02840
Awards & recognition: Dean's Leadership Award for the Class of 2023

Source: desautelbrowning.com · checked October 13, 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

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Desautel Browning Law — Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of cases does Desautel Browning Law handle?+

Desautel Browning Law handles Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Call Desautel Browning Law at +1 401-477-0023 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Desautel Browning Law well rated?+

Desautel Browning Law has a 4.6-star rating based on 10 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Kate M· via Google
Great environmental lawyers- they know their stuff.
a year ago
Richard Pierce· via Google
Hands down the best environmental law firm on the east coast. Professional, responsive, and tenacious. Dealt with the firm before and after they expanded. Looking forward to more high quality representation. Thank you!
a year ago
Hillary Garland· via Google
I recently had the pleasure of working with Marisa Desautel and Kerin Browning on a legal matter. They are committed, intelligent and efficient. I would recomend Desautel & Browning to anyone looking for the best representation in land use or environmental law!
a year ago
riharley· via Google
I have the highest praise for the help we received from Atty Marisa DeSautel. Marisa was reachable, responsive and very effective in answering our questions and explaining things to us in a way we could understand. These qualities are so important when your business needs legal direction. We look forward to a continued relationship and find comfort that we can call on the firm again.
a year ago
Meghan Lapp· via Google
Marisa Desautel is great to work with, comprehends the issues, and navigated fishermen through the state regulatory environment for the Ocean SAMP. She truly cares about both her clients and natural resources, and I highly recommend her for anyone seeking to engage in the state CRMC process.
a year ago

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