Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newport, RI
Established in 1965, our law firm has served Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas with unwavering dedication to resolving clients' legal challenges effectively and ethically. Our team combines decades of collective experience with deep local knowledge to address complex legal matters in business law, estate planning, and real estate law. We prioritize client needs by delivering tailored solutions that protect personal and business assets while maintaining transparency throughout every case. Our attorneys hold memberships in multiple state bar associations and have represented clients in federal courts, ensuring comprehensive legal expertise. With offices steps from the Newport County courthouse, we provide accessible, community-focused legal services that emphasize long-term client relationships.Our practice spans business formation, estate administration, condominium law, and commercial real estate transactions, reflecting our commitment to both individual and corporate clients. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous engagement with evolving legal frameworks, including intellectual property protection and tax-efficient estate planning strategies. Our reputation for integrity and results-driven representation has made us a trusted legal partner for generations of Rhode Island residents and businesses.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Civil Litigation
Condominium Law
Wills and Trusts
Commercial Finance
Land Use Zoning
Probate Services
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience in Rhode Island courts
- Our team maintains active memberships in multiple state bar associations
- We provide location-specific legal strategies for Newport County properties
- Our attorneys handle complex matters from estate tax planning to commercial real estate
- We combine personalized service with multi-generational community knowledge
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice protects entrepreneurs and corporations through entity formation, contract drafting, and intellectual property safeguards. We advise on legal structures that shield personal assets while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our attorneys represent clients in commercial disputes and business transactions across Rhode Island's diverse industries.
Estate Planning
We design comprehensive estate plans that preserve family assets through wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and tax mitigation strategies. Our services include creating living wills, establishing powers of attorney, and guiding executors through probate proceedings to ensure smooth asset transfer according to clients' wishes.
Real Estate Law
Specializing in Rhode Island real estate since 1965, we handle residential and commercial transactions, condominium conversions, and land use issues. Our expertise includes navigating zoning regulations, resolving property disputes, and facilitating complex real estate deals for developers and individual property owners across the state.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil court matters involving business conflicts, property disputes, and contract enforcement. Our litigation approach prioritizes early resolution through negotiation while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy to protect clients' legal rights and financial interests.
Condominium Law
As pioneers in Newport's condominium law since 1974, we advise associations on governance, draft governing documents, and resolve fee disputes. Our services include representing developers in new condo projects and assisting owners with compliance and governance issues across Rhode Island's coastal communities.
People
Brian G. Bardorf
Attorney
Practicing law since 1962 with expertise in real estate development and business law. Admitted to RI, NH, and US Supreme Court bars. Served Newport community for over 40 years.
Mark B. Bardorf
Attorney
Specializes in commercial law and estate planning with admissions in MA, NY, and RI bars. Active in Newport County Bar Association since 1998.
Michael J. Richards
Attorney
Handles corporate law and real estate matters with experience in RI and MA courts. Member of Newport County Bar Association since 2009.
Questions
What areas of law does Bardorf & Bardorf specialize in?
We focus on business law, estate planning, real estate law, condominium conversions, and civil litigation for both individuals and corporations.
Do you serve clients outside Newport County?
Yes, we represent clients throughout all five Rhode Island counties including Providence, Kent, and Washington Counties.
What experience do your attorneys have in real estate law?
Our firm has led Rhode Island real estate law since 1965, handling complex matters like Bellevue Avenue's first condominium conversion.
Can you assist with both business formation and ongoing legal needs?
We provide comprehensive business legal services from entity formation to contract disputes and intellectual property protection.
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax-efficient wealth protection strategies.
