Lawyers in Newport, RI
There are 28 attorneys and law firms in Newport, Rhode Island. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
Legal help in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceRhode Island Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Small claims limit: $5,000 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 3 years — R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)
Exceptions and details
Heard in the District Court. Limit raised from $2,500 to $5,000 effective July 3, 2021 (P.L. 2021, ch. 143/144). Small claims procedure covers contract (ex contractu) claims, retail-sale and consumer-service claims, negotiable instruments and tax claims for money only, exclusive of interest and costs; plaintiff elects the procedure by waiving appeal. Tort claims (e.g., personal injury) are not within the small claims statute.
Slander (words spoken) is 1 year (§ 9-1-14(a)). Child sexual abuse claims governed by § 9-1-51. Direct actions against an insurer under § 27-7-2 may get an extra 120 days (§ 9-1-14(c)).
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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