Rhode Island Lawyers

Newport RI lawyer, Attorney Brian Bardorf has lived in Newport, Rhode Island for over 40 years. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1962. In 1965 Mr. Bardorf was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island while serving in the US Navy as a Lieut, JAGC,. U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court; 1967, Rhode Island. Education: University of Toronto (B.A., 1959); Georgetown University (J.D., 1962). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: Newport County, Rhode Island and New Hampshire Bar Associations. [Lieut., U.S. Navy, JAGC, 1962-1966]. Practice Areas: Real Estate Development; Condominium Law; Construction Law; Litigation;...

Born 4/15/1943 in Worcester, MA
As a child lived in Worcester, MA and the cities/towns of Carmel, Plymouth, Biddeford, Auburn and Portland, Maine
Graduated Clark University in 1965 with an A.B. degree in Government and International Relations
Graduated Suffolk University Law School in 1971 with a JD degree
Served in the U.S. Navy - honorably discharged after 5 years as a Yeoman Petty Officer 3rd Class
Active in politics - serving three terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Committees were Health Care, Insurance, and Criminal Justice
Served in numerous town offices including Moderator, Vice Chairman of the Planning Board, and Town Administrator
Worked in the...

I have helped hundreds of debtors get relief from creditors since 2000 using the Bankruptcy Code. Bankruptcy is a difficult decision and the client is guided through the process with experience, humility and compassion. My other areas of practice are Real Estate Conveyancing and Estate Planning. Currently I serve my community as a Board Member of the Newport County YMCA and am the former President of the Newport Little League and Newport Public Library.

My practice focuses upon representing businesses, from start-up to liquidation, asset purchases and sales, regulatory compliance issues, employment issues, contract needs of all types, helping businesses properly maintain Minute Books, conduct meetings, hold elections, annual reports, and assisting businesses which never have had a minute book, especially so they can apply for financing. Buy-outs of co-owners and succession planning generally are part of my practice.
I used to be an environmental chemist and also address environmental law issues with my clients, from the complexities of superfund sites to septic systems and wells for businesses and home-owners.
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Attorney at Callaghan & Callaghan Former Prosecutor - Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Former Law Clerk to Presiding Justice Rhode Island Superior Court

24 Years Criminal Defense Experience Experience Matters