Atty. Howard S Portney
Howard S Portney is a lawyer practicing real estate, domestic relations, probate and 1 other area of law. Howard received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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Howard S Portney is a probate, family law, and real estate attorney based in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1966). Educated at Boston University LL.B. (—) and Boston University B.S.B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in North Smithfield, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Howard S Portney is a lawyer practicing real estate, domestic relations, probate and 1 other area of law
- Howard received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Howard practices in North Smithfield, RI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard S Portney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Howard S Portney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Howard S Portney is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Howard S Portney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in North Smithfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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