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
Jan
22
Newport Courthouse to Remain Closed Wednesday

According to an update from the Judiciary, the Murray Judicial Complex in Newport will remain closed on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 because of the ongoing natural gas emergency on Aquidneck Island.... More
Jan
16
Bar’s Government Lawyers Committee Offering Free, 1-Credit CLE

The Rhode Island Bar Association’s Government Lawyers Committee is sponsoring a free-to-Bar-members, one-credit, Committee CLE seminar. On Thursday, February 7th, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Rhode Island Bar Association headquarters... More
Jan
14
Check Out the Latest Law Practice Management Tip from Red Cave Consulting

Spread Offense - Diversification is Key to Law Firm Marketing Efforts... More
Jan
14
HOUSE OF DELEGATES LETTERS OF INTEREST - DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Involvement in the activities of our Bar Association is a richly rewarding experience. One way to become familiar with Bar Association activities is by serving as a member of the House of Delegates. ... More
Jan
14
Now Accepting 2019 Rhode Island Bar Award Nominations

All 2019 Award Nominations Are Due March 8, 2019... More
Jan
9
Top Ethics Complaints, Employment Laws Affecting Your Law Practice, and More! Sign Up for a CLE Today!

January programs are open for registration. Whether you want to improve your performance with your clients and avoid being investigated by the disciplinary counsel, want the answers to the phone calls from potential clients related to service animals or m... More
Jan
9
Rhode Island Bar Foundation Seeks Law School Scholarship Applicants

The Rhode Island Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the non-profit Rhode Island Bar Association, is seeking applications for its Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.... More
Jan
2
12 Days of Pro Bono a Great Success Thanks to Our Volunteer Attorneys

The Bar Association would like to thank the following attorneys for agreeing to take volunteer cases this holiday season as part of our 12 Days of Pro Bono. ... More
Dec
21
FREE Law Practice Management Consulting for Bar Members

We would like to remind our members to take advantage of a new member benefit- completely FREE (yes, FREE) law practice management assistance from Red Cave Law Firm Consulting.... More
Dec
19
Start the New Year Off Right. Attend A CLE and Expand Your Practice!

The first half of the CLE reporting year crept up on us just like the holidays. Don’t wait until the last minute to finish your CLE requirements.... More
Dec
18
Judicial Nominating Commission Notice of Judicial Vacancies

The Judicial Nominating Commission of Rhode Island is seeking candidates for the following vacancies:... More
Dec
7
Garrahy Courthouse Hours to Change

According to an advisory from the Rhode Island Judiciary, effective Monday, December 17, courts at the Garrahy Judicial Complex will close at 4:00 p.m. ... More
Jul
1
NEW 2018-2019 RHODE ISLAND BAR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

At the Bar’s Annual Meeting, a new slate of Officers was unanimously elected. All Bar Officers’ terms run from July, 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The new Bar Officers names and profiles follow.... 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