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
Aug
16
Retired Justice Donald F. Shea Passes

According to a news advisory from the RI Judiciary, Retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Shea died on Wednesday evening, August 14. ... More
Aug
16
Reminder: Sign Up for 2019-20 Bar Committees Today!

Summer is almost over, so if you have not already signed up for your 2019-20 Bar committees, please do so today! ... More
Aug
15
Cooler Weather and CLE Seminars are Right Around the Corner. Sign up Today!

Before you know it, the leaves will change colors, and the temperature will continue to drop. Enjoy the cooler weather by getting out of the office and attending a seminar!... More
Aug
13
Casemaker Tip of the Week

Noteworthy tools in Casemaker... More
Aug
7
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 Monday, September 9th, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm ... More
Jul
25
Casemaker Announces Partnership with Tracers

Casemaker announced that users of its new Casemaker4 legal research system may now access more than 42 billion searchable public records on Tracers, a leading public records platform, at a special discounted price.... More
Jul
19
Call for Law Related Education Volunteers

The Rhode Island Bar Association regularly receives requests from schools, non-profit organizations, and other institutions seeking volunteer attorneys from the Bar's Law Related Education (LRE) program.... More
Jul
2
Sign Up for Our AON Sponsored Free Ethics Program Today!

The 26th annual FREE ethics program is open for registration. This year's speaker is Stuart Teicher, Esq. His program "Exit Row Ethics: What Rude Airline Travel Stories Teach About Attorney Ethics" will discuss the bad behavior he has seen as an attorney ... 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