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Kerry Rafanelli Attorney at Law Pro

4.9
108 reviews

670 Main Street, Suite C-4, East Greenwich, RI 02818, U.S.A.

Family Law, Divorce, Divorce Mediation and 22 more

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About Kerry Rafanelli Attorney at Law

Whatever you're going through, we'll get you through it.

The law firm of Kerry I. Rafanelli specializes in all aspects of family law.

As effective advocates on behalf of Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA) children and families, we encourage settlement and compromise and strive to bring about resolutions that help minimize the financial and emotional impact of divorce. Our extensive experience as litigators, mediators and Guardian Ad Litem give us a unique perspective on the best way "to get to the middle" of what can often be a challenging situation. However, when required, we vigorously uphold the rights of our clients and aggressively pursue their best interests.

In addition to our practice in family law, we also serve clients with Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA) personal injury claims, estate planning needs, and District Court criminal misdemeanor matters.

 

Kerry Rafanelli Attorney at Law (East Greenwich, Rhode Island)
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Kerry Rafanelli Attorney at Law got this award in 2021

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Kerry Rafanelli Attorney at Law got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 03, 2013
Hired Attorney Kerry I. Rafanelli

Kerry was recommended to me by a friend. He did a great job. I would recommend him to a friend as well.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 04, 2012
Hired Attorney Kerry I. Rafanelli

Mr. Rafanelli was very knowledgable and pleasant; qualities that gave me a sense of well being during his guidance.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 10, 2012
Hired Attorney Kerry I. Rafanelli

Attorney Rafanelli is very professional and he has the ability to make you feel comfortable even in the most uncomfortable of situations. Family matters are always difficult to face, but Attorney Rafanelli understands the complexities of family issues and helps you to address them with ease and understanding. He has incredible patience and makes sure that you understand the process every step of the way, allowing justice to prevail. Highly recommend his services for any legal issues.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 10, 2013
Hired Attorney Kerry I. Rafanelli

Kerry was very helpful in getting a beneficial outcome to my case and he was very good about answering all the questions I had to help ease my mind during the process.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 24, 2016
Hired Law Firm

Attorney Rafanelli is a top notch professional. He is friendly, direct and efficient. He lead me through the entire process with the ease gained from his many years of experience. He is knowledgeable, expedient and effective. He helped me get through an emotional time with focus and determination. I am grateful for the work that he and his staff accomplished!

 
Mediation
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2025
Hired Attorney Kerry I. Rafanelli

Met with Attny Rafanelli to work on a divorce mediation. The initial meeting was sidetracked by his personal anecdotes repeatedly. The second meeting, he repeatedly interrupted me while being very friendly with the spouse I was divorcing. Additionally the materials we had sent to prepare and inform the discussion, had not been processed before the meeting but was processed during our meeting, burning a lot of time. I backed out of the process as it no longer felt impartial.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 13, 2015
Hired Attorney Kerry I. Rafanelli

Kerry Rafanelli had a great game plan while trying to get hired. Once he got some of my money in his hand the nightmare began. Kerry was very expensive and got zero issues resolved. He was very disrespectful and rude. Attorney Rafanelli never acted like he was working for me. I would strongly advise hiring anyone but Kerry Rafanelli, in my opinion he is very self absorbed and I definitely paid for those behaviors.

 
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  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation
    • Adoption Law
  • Trusts and Estates 4
    • Guardian Ad Litem
    • Estate Planning
    • Trusts
    • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Personal Injury 3
    • Auto Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
    • Serious Injury Claims
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Wills
  • Litigation 1
    • Probate Litigation
  • Health Care 1
    • Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Traffic Violation Matters
  • Traffic Violations 1
    • Reckless Driving
  • Assault 1
    • Domestic Assault
  • Other 1
    • Domestic Disorderly Conduct

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