Welcome to the Rhode Island Bar Association web site, a valuable resource for Bar members and the public. For Attorneys highlights our many programs including: CLE, Lawyer Referral Service, Bar Committees and member benefits. Members Only, provides a wealth of services including CASEMAKER, the 24/7, online, law library and OAR, our attorney-to-attorney information resource center. Attorney Directory includes all registered members’ contact information. For the Public contains valuable information to help choose a lawyer and find guidance on a range of legal issues, as well as law related education programs. Rhode Island Bar Foundation provides information about Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) and the Bar’s Law School Scholarship Program.
LATEST NEWS
Sep
17
ABA Retirement Funds Offering Free Informational Webinar

The Bar’s sponsored ABA Retirement Funds Program is offering a free webinar On Wednesday, September 25th at 1:00 pm. ... More
Sep
16
Casemaker Tip of the Week

Noteworthy tools in Casemaker... More
Sep
13
Did you say FREE? Last Chance to Sign Up for the FREE Ethics Program This Month!

Our annual free ethics program is right around the corner. Have you registered yet? Did we mention this program allows all Bar members to complete their yearly ethics credit education requirement for FREE? ... More
Sep
13
Bar Member Dues Invoices Now Available

The Rhode Island Bar Association online dues invoices are now available for the 2019-20 year. As a reminder, the Bar no longer postal mails invoices to members.... More
Sep
10
Congratulations to new Rhode Island Bar Foundation President Michael R. McElroy!

Congratulations to new Rhode Island Bar Foundation President Michael R. McElroy, Esq., of Schacht & McElroy! Michael is a past president of the Bar Association ... More
Sep
4
Rhode Island Courthouses Change Hours

Effective September 3, 2019, courthouse hours in all Rhode Island counties will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.... More
Aug
22
Request for Legal Clinic Volunteers

If you are a Volunteer Lawyer Program (VLP) attorney or wish to join, we have an opportunity for you to volunteer at clinics for our neediest persons through the Homeless Legal Clinic.... More
Jun
1
Get More Visibility for Your Practice through the Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for Less Than Ten Dollars a Month

Membership in the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is an inexpensive way to increase a client base and visibility within the community while expanding the public’s access to legal representation. ... More
Jul
19
Casemaker’s Suite of Premium Services Free to Bar Members

The Rhode Island Bar Association is proud to offer Casemaker's suite of premium services at no additional cost to our members.... More