Atty. Peter L. Lewiss

Atty. Peter L. Lewiss

Phi Delta Phi. Order of the Barristers.

Westerly Westerly 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (401) 622-4401 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Peter L. Lewiss at a glance

Peter L. Lewiss is a Member based in Westerly, Rhode Island, practicing at Lewiss Law Associates, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1994). Educated at Washington College of Law, American University (J.D., 1993) and Tufts University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washington County, Rhode Island. Serands clients in Westerly, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Order of the Barristers
  • Speaker, "Ethics," Credit Union National Association Attorneys Conference, 1998
  • State Representative, District 37, 1999—
  • Vice Chair, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, 1997-2002

Practice Areas Explained

Peter L. Lewiss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter L. Lewiss handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Peter L. Lewiss is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Peter L. Lewiss is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter L. Lewiss is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter L. Lewiss is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Westerly 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.

Looking for additional Rhode Island attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Westerly or all attorneys in Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter L. Lewiss

Where is Peter L. Lewiss's law office located?
Peter L. Lewiss's law practice is located in Westerly, Rhode Island. The firm is Lewiss Law Associates, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter L. Lewiss handle?
Peter L. Lewiss focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Peter L. Lewiss practiced law?
Peter L. Lewiss has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter L. Lewiss go to law school?
Peter L. Lewiss earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Peter L. Lewiss for a consultation?
You can contact Peter L. Lewiss directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter L. Lewiss received?
Peter L. Lewiss's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law, American University
- 1993
B.A.
Tufts University
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1994

Reviews

4.2
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.