Attorney Greg Dias has years of experience and expertise in the following areas. Please call for your free consolation to discuss the facts of your case.

Wills, Estates, Trusts and Probate
Whether you are young with children or reaching age of retirement, it is always wise to decide who will handle your affairs upon your passing. Whether it is deciding on a Guardian for your minor children or establishing a Trust to avoid costs and fees for administering your estate, it is always best to plan ahead. Devices like Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Power of Attorney For Health Care are all a part of estate planning that you should consider. Only by discussing these issues with legal counsel can you ensure that your assets will be handled according to your wishes.

If a parent or loved one passes away with or without a will, the process to access and distribute their assets, their estate is known as the probate process. Probate can last for six months or longer. Sound legal representation is necessary to navigate the probate court process.

 

Evictions – Landlord Tenant Law
In these troubling economic times, tenants often run behind in their rental payments. If this is allowed to continue, much money will be lost and may never be recovered. Rhode Island’s Landlord Tenant Statute is very specific with regard to what notice must be sent if a rental arrearage exists and when it can be sent. Although Rhode Island law allows for a quick eviction of those who fail to pay their rent on time, if the notices are not completely accurate, the case will be dismissed.

Please call for your free initial consultation to address delinquent tenants before the arrearage threatens your ability to pay your own bills.

 

Personal Injury Law/Auto Accident
Whether you are injured in an automobile accident or a slip and fall, it is always advisable to have an attorney represent you in obtaining all that you are legally entitled to receive. Whether the person who caused your injuries is insured or not, you may have coverage through your own auto or home owners insurance policy and only competent legal representation can assist you in determining this fact.

 

Drunk Driving/Refusal
Drunk driving/driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) and/or refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test are very serious offenses in Rhode Island which could lead to very high fines, loss of license, possible permanent criminal record and incarceration for repeated offenses. The Rhode Island statute is very complex and it is advisable to have competent legal representation during the process to ensure your rights are protected.

Attorney Dias has over 28 years experience handling drunk driving/refusal cases in Rhode Island as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. Allow him to utilize this experience on your behalf.

 

Domestic Assault/Assault Disorderly Conduct
A misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, assault or domestic assault or any other criminal charge could lead not only to the loss of your freedom but also loss of employment and a place to live. You have the right to be represented by an attorney of your own choosing to ensure that you are not falsely accused or receive a criminal record which could effect you for the rest of your life. You should have legal representation from an individual with experience with these types of charges.

Attorney Dias has over 28 years experience handling misdemeanor criminal matters in Rhode Island as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. Allow him to utilize his experience on your behalf.

 

Divorce/Support
In a divorce there are no true winners since a relationship that you had hoped would last forever is broken.  Issues of child custody, support, visitation and asset distribution are all complex issues.  You need to know your rights to share in the equity of your home and all assets of the parties including medical benefits, pensions, etc.  Although  Rhode Island is an equitable division state when it comes to the subject of property division, this does not mean that property and assets are divided equally and fairly.

 

Real Estate/Zoning
Whether you are purchasing your first home, refinancing, deciding to purchase a second home or rental property, you need sound legal advice from an experienced attorney with knowledge of real estate law.

If you are considering an addition to your home or want to sub-divide an adjoining lot, you need an attorney with experience with zoning and planning.  Attorney Dias represented the City of East Providence Zoning Board of Review for over 20 years.  Let him utilize this experience on your behalf.

 

No information contained on this site constitutes legal advice and is provided only for informational purpose.  R.I. does not have a procedure for certification of specialties for lawyers.