Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Newport, RI
Since 1965, Bardorf & Bardorf has served the legal needs of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Rhode Island. Our firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to community values, offering tailored solutions in Business Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. With offices in downtown Newport, we maintain a strong presence in local courts and professional circles, advocating for clients with integrity and expertise.Our attorneys bring extensive knowledge of state-specific regulations, including historic preservation and waterfront property development, while prioritizing cost-effective strategies that align with client goals. Through generations of service, we've built relationships founded on trust, ensuring clients receive both legal acumen and compassionate representation.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in Rhode Island law
- We serve all major areas including Newport, Providence, and Washington County
- Specialized expertise in coastal property development and historic preservation
- Founding attorney developed Newport's first condominium conversion legal framework
- Multi-generational practice maintains deep connections with local institutions
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice protects commercial interests through entity formation, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. We advise entrepreneurs and established companies on legal frameworks that safeguard assets while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. With expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property protection, we help businesses navigate complex commercial challenges while maintaining ethical standards.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that preserve assets for future generations while addressing immediate healthcare and financial contingencies. Our services include wills, living trusts, and advanced directives that comply with Rhode Island probate requirements. Specialized strategies protect real estate holdings and business interests from estate taxes and long-term care costs while ensuring seamless wealth transfer.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions with particular expertise in coastal property development. We handle condominium conversions, zoning compliance, and historic district regulations while representing buyers, sellers, and developers in complex transactions. Decades of experience with Rhode Island's unique land use laws inform our approach to property tax appeals and waterfront development challenges.
People
Brian G. Bardorf
Attorney
Practicing since 1965, Brian Bardorf specializes in real estate development and business law. A Newport resident for over 40 years, he pioneered condominium law in Rhode Island and maintains expertise in historic preservation and maritime property rights.
Mark B. Bardorf
Attorney
Continuing the family tradition, Mark Bardorf focuses on estate planning and business formation. With deep knowledge of local regulations, he helps clients protect assets while ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards across Southeastern New England.
Michael J. Richards
Attorney
Michael Richards brings contemporary legal strategies to our practice, concentrating on commercial transactions and probate litigation. His approach combines modern business insights with the firm's established commitment to ethical representation in Rhode Island courts.
Questions
What practice areas does Bardorf & Bardorf specialize in?
We focus on Business Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law with particular expertise in Rhode Island-specific regulations for coastal properties and historic developments.
Do you handle complex real estate transactions?
Yes, our firm has led Newport's condominium conversions since the 1970s and handles multi-family developments, waterfront properties, and historic tax credit projects throughout Rhode Island.
What estate planning documents do you recommend?
We commonly create revocable trusts, wills, advance healthcare directives, and powers of attorney tailored to protect Rhode Island property and business interests from probate delays.
Are you available for business entity formation?
We establish LLCs, corporations, and partnerships with customized operating agreements that protect personal assets while complying with state-specific commercial regulations.
Do you represent clients in probate court?
Yes, we handle estate administration, will contests, and trust litigation across Newport and Providence Counties with strategies that minimize family disputes and legal costs.
How do you approach commercial disputes?
Our attorneys prioritize negotiated settlements but aggressively litigate when necessary, drawing on decades of experience with Rhode Island business courts and arbitration panels.
