team-member

Kerry Rafanelli

East Greenwich, RI

Licensed for 38 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Kerry I. Rafanelli is an establishing partner in the Rhode Island (RI) Law Offices of Rafanelli and Rafanelli. He is an experienced Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA) trial attorney who handles cases in all areas of family law and also practices as a family law mediator assisting married couples, parents and domestic partners to resolve their issues amicably. Kerry has served as a Guardian Ad Litem in Rhode Island (RI) Family Court for the past 20 years, representing the best interests of children involved in custody and placement disputes.In addition to family law, Kerry handles all Rhode Island and Massachusetts probate estate matters, including preparation of Wills, Trusts and Durable Care Powers of Attorney. Kerry I. Rafanelli also represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death matters, as well as District Court criminal misdemeanor matters.Kerry graduated from Providence College in 1980 and received his Juris Doctorate cum laude from New England School of Law in Boston in 1983. He is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Federal District Court. He has served as an assistant city solicitor for the City of Warwick since 1988

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Divorce and separation

Probate

Language

English

Contact

670 Main StreetSuite C4East Greenwich, RI, 02818670 Main StreetSuite C4Suite C4East Greenwich, RI, 02818

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Aaron
September 2, 2021

Working with Kerry was amazing. He really cares about his clients and is honest and up front about everything. He always gets back to you promptly, which was very impressive. He has great knowledge and experience of the family court system and I am glad that chose him. Thank you Kerry and everyone at Rafanelli Law.

melissa
April 10, 2021

Kerry crossed all the t's, dotted all the i's. Everything I needed to accomplish in this divorce was accomplished. I sleep easy. I look forward to Kerry handling all my future divorces.

Pamela
November 16, 2018

Kerry Rafanelli did a fabulous job for me. He handled my complicated and difficult situation with the utmost professionalism and compassion. I felt very confident with Kerry representing me, and highly recommend Kerry Rafanelli.

Jimmy
February 28, 2018

From the moment I sat down with Kerry he made me feel at ease. Divorce is not a pleasant experience, but right from the beginning Kerry was able to explain the process and inform me of how it would all play out. He was with me every step of the way and took my calls and texts in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone going through this process.

Joseph
May 26, 2017

Kerry's knowledge of the law and court room presence is second to none. After being put in a very difficult situation I am glad that I had Kerry on my side. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of representation.

Mary
April 10, 2017

I hired Kerry in April, 2016 to handle my divorce. After meeting with him, I was immediately put at ease that he knew what he was doing, was fair-minded and well-grounded, and I could count on him for good counsel in dissolving a very long term marriage. He was respectful of both me and my then husband. Most importantly, he was a rational voice in a highly emotional situation and kept me (and actually both of us) focused on the important matters. He and his office staff were very efficient.

John
March 21, 2017

Very satisfied with my divorce case. Kerrie represented my interests very well, and I'm very satisfied with my divorce settlement. He's not inexpensive, but well worth it in the long run.

Pam
March 17, 2017

I certainly would recommend Kerry Rafanelli to anyone who needs an excellent divorce lawyer. He gets right to the point, covers all the bases (even those you didn't know you needed to cover) and you just know he has your back all the way. He knew what he was doing in court and I feel very fortunate that I had him representing me in my divorce.

Suzanne
March 12, 2017

On the day I met with Kerry Rafanelli regarding legal representation for my divorce, I was put at ease by his professionalism and compassion as I explained my personal situation. He listened, asked all the right questions and immediately planned to do what was best for the future of my children and myself. Kerry explained the divorce process to me step-by-step and answered every question I had until I was satisfied. He is straight forward with his legal fees and there were no surprises as far as additional fees. On the day of court Kerry was well prepared and guided me through the proceedings smoothly. He said he would get me through it... and he delivered. In my opinion, Kerry's invaluable legal experience and exceptional personality make him by far an attorney you want representing you!

Robin
January 6, 2017

I would highly recommend Kerri to anyone needing legal representation and advice! He is the BEST! Kerry is compassionate, very outgoing and personable, and extremely knowledgeable in what he does. He was able to put me at ease during a very emotional and stressful time. Kerry is very experienced and he is very well respected by his peers and in the courtroom. I would also like to add that his assistant, Jenni , is great to work with and was always very helpful if I had any questions ! Thank you so much, Kerry, for being by my side and getting me thru this difficult time!

Aaron
September 2, 2021

Working with Kerry was amazing. He really cares about his clients and is honest and up front about everything. He always gets back to you promptly, which was very impressive. He has great knowledge and experience of the family court system and I am glad that chose him. Thank you Kerry and everyone at Rafanelli Law.

melissa
April 10, 2021

Kerry crossed all the t's, dotted all the i's. Everything I needed to accomplish in this divorce was accomplished. I sleep easy. I look forward to Kerry handling all my future divorces.

Pamela
November 16, 2018

Kerry Rafanelli did a fabulous job for me. He handled my complicated and difficult situation with the utmost professionalism and compassion. I felt very confident with Kerry representing me, and highly recommend Kerry Rafanelli.

Jimmy
February 28, 2018

From the moment I sat down with Kerry he made me feel at ease. Divorce is not a pleasant experience, but right from the beginning Kerry was able to explain the process and inform me of how it would all play out. He was with me every step of the way and took my calls and texts in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone going through this process.

Joseph
May 26, 2017

Kerry's knowledge of the law and court room presence is second to none. After being put in a very difficult situation I am glad that I had Kerry on my side. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of representation.

Mary
April 10, 2017

I hired Kerry in April, 2016 to handle my divorce. After meeting with him, I was immediately put at ease that he knew what he was doing, was fair-minded and well-grounded, and I could count on him for good counsel in dissolving a very long term marriage. He was respectful of both me and my then husband. Most importantly, he was a rational voice in a highly emotional situation and kept me (and actually both of us) focused on the important matters. He and his office staff were very efficient.

John
March 21, 2017

Very satisfied with my divorce case. Kerrie represented my interests very well, and I'm very satisfied with my divorce settlement. He's not inexpensive, but well worth it in the long run.

Pam
March 17, 2017

I certainly would recommend Kerry Rafanelli to anyone who needs an excellent divorce lawyer. He gets right to the point, covers all the bases (even those you didn't know you needed to cover) and you just know he has your back all the way. He knew what he was doing in court and I feel very fortunate that I had him representing me in my divorce.

Suzanne
March 12, 2017

On the day I met with Kerry Rafanelli regarding legal representation for my divorce, I was put at ease by his professionalism and compassion as I explained my personal situation. He listened, asked all the right questions and immediately planned to do what was best for the future of my children and myself. Kerry explained the divorce process to me step-by-step and answered every question I had until I was satisfied. He is straight forward with his legal fees and there were no surprises as far as additional fees. On the day of court Kerry was well prepared and guided me through the proceedings smoothly. He said he would get me through it... and he delivered. In my opinion, Kerry's invaluable legal experience and exceptional personality make him by far an attorney you want representing you!

Robin
January 6, 2017

I would highly recommend Kerri to anyone needing legal representation and advice! He is the BEST! Kerry is compassionate, very outgoing and personable, and extremely knowledgeable in what he does. He was able to put me at ease during a very emotional and stressful time. Kerry is very experienced and he is very well respected by his peers and in the courtroom. I would also like to add that his assistant, Jenni , is great to work with and was always very helpful if I had any questions ! Thank you so much, Kerry, for being by my side and getting me thru this difficult time!

Aaron
September 2, 2021

Working with Kerry was amazing. He really cares about his clients and is honest and up front about everything. He always gets back to you promptly, which was very impressive. He has great knowledge and experience of the family court system and I am glad that chose him. Thank you Kerry and everyone at Rafanelli Law.

melissa
April 10, 2021

Kerry crossed all the t's, dotted all the i's. Everything I needed to accomplish in this divorce was accomplished. I sleep easy. I look forward to Kerry handling all my future divorces.

Pamela
November 16, 2018

Kerry Rafanelli did a fabulous job for me. He handled my complicated and difficult situation with the utmost professionalism and compassion. I felt very confident with Kerry representing me, and highly recommend Kerry Rafanelli.

Jimmy
February 28, 2018

From the moment I sat down with Kerry he made me feel at ease. Divorce is not a pleasant experience, but right from the beginning Kerry was able to explain the process and inform me of how it would all play out. He was with me every step of the way and took my calls and texts in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone going through this process.

Joseph
May 26, 2017

Kerry's knowledge of the law and court room presence is second to none. After being put in a very difficult situation I am glad that I had Kerry on my side. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of representation.

Mary
April 10, 2017

I hired Kerry in April, 2016 to handle my divorce. After meeting with him, I was immediately put at ease that he knew what he was doing, was fair-minded and well-grounded, and I could count on him for good counsel in dissolving a very long term marriage. He was respectful of both me and my then husband. Most importantly, he was a rational voice in a highly emotional situation and kept me (and actually both of us) focused on the important matters. He and his office staff were very efficient.

John
March 21, 2017

Very satisfied with my divorce case. Kerrie represented my interests very well, and I'm very satisfied with my divorce settlement. He's not inexpensive, but well worth it in the long run.

Pam
March 17, 2017

I certainly would recommend Kerry Rafanelli to anyone who needs an excellent divorce lawyer. He gets right to the point, covers all the bases (even those you didn't know you needed to cover) and you just know he has your back all the way. He knew what he was doing in court and I feel very fortunate that I had him representing me in my divorce.

Suzanne
March 12, 2017

On the day I met with Kerry Rafanelli regarding legal representation for my divorce, I was put at ease by his professionalism and compassion as I explained my personal situation. He listened, asked all the right questions and immediately planned to do what was best for the future of my children and myself. Kerry explained the divorce process to me step-by-step and answered every question I had until I was satisfied. He is straight forward with his legal fees and there were no surprises as far as additional fees. On the day of court Kerry was well prepared and guided me through the proceedings smoothly. He said he would get me through it... and he delivered. In my opinion, Kerry's invaluable legal experience and exceptional personality make him by far an attorney you want representing you!

Robin
January 6, 2017

I would highly recommend Kerri to anyone needing legal representation and advice! He is the BEST! Kerry is compassionate, very outgoing and personable, and extremely knowledgeable in what he does. He was able to put me at ease during a very emotional and stressful time. Kerry is very experienced and he is very well respected by his peers and in the courtroom. I would also like to add that his assistant, Jenni , is great to work with and was always very helpful if I had any questions ! Thank you so much, Kerry, for being by my side and getting me thru this difficult time!