Rhode Island DWI, Rhode Island DUI, RI Criminal Defense, RI Personal Injury, RI Family Law

Practice Areas

Corporate and Business Planning

We provide a wide variety of services to business clients including assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, negotiating and preparing business agreements, assisting in the sale and purchase of a business, transferring liquor licenses, obtaining financing and funding for business operations and assisting in dissolution or business succession.

Contract Formations & Disputes

You do not have to be a big business tycoon to need strong legal work done for your personal or business life. Houlihan, Managhan & Kyle, Ltd are available to anyone who needs contractual agreements to be drawn. We provide:
-Drafting legal agreements for outside contractors
-Drafting legal amendments to already existing contracts
-Reviewing legal agreements from potential clients or contractors
-Negotiating lease agreements
-Defending and Pressing for breach of contract claims

Criminal Defense/DWI/DUI/Traffic

When it comes to criminal law cases, an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed charges. The lawyers of Houlihan, Managhan & Kyle, Ltd are dedicated to defending the rights of the accused and our criminal defense attorneys are committed to the presumption of innocence. Even in less serious cases, a good criminal defense attorney can make a serious impact on the outcome of the case by ensuring that the rights of the accused are protected throughout the legal process. For these and other reasons, it is vital that those accused of a crime select the most competent, experienced and effective attorney available.

If you have been accused of a crime, please contact us today for a free consultation with an aggressive and resourceful criminal defense attorney. We will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with your criminal legal matter.

Our lawyers are intimately familiar with all facets of criminal defense and may help clients with the following:

-Negotiating charges to be dropped or lowered

-Interview police, involved parties and any possible witnesses to expose any lies or exaggerations

-Make sure that no evidence against our client was obtained illegally

-Conduct a thorough pre-trial investigation

-Employ a private investigator, ballistics expert, polygraphist or any other experts that may be able to help strengthen our client’s defense

-Obtain expert witnesses to testify on behalf of our clients

-Negotiate with prosecutors to make sure our clients face the minimum possible penalties

Domestic/Divorce/Custody Support

At Houlihan, Managhan and Kyle, Ltd we represent spouses throughout the challenging process of divorce and family separation. Our divorce lawyers advocate the interests of our clients during the complex and sometimes contentious negotiations that precede final divorce orders. Our attorneys provide you a strong voice in Family Court. Our representation in this area involves compassion and understanding of the very personal issues that arise. While remaining reasonable and fair, we work passionately and aggressively to achieve the most beneficial outcome for our clients.

As highly skilled and experienced family law trial attorney’s, we represent business owners, professionals, and other spouses in divorce litigation involving substantial marital assets and family business interests. Our law office serves clients in Newport County and throughout Rhode Island in divorce lawsuits addressing a wide range of complicated financial, legal, and family issues:

Property division settlements - addressing business valuation issues, retirement funds, real estate holdings and other marital assets

Child custody agreements - including visitation schedules

Support agreements - child support, spousal support, alimony

Trusts - existing estate documents

Financial misconduct allegations - asset tracing

Modifications of previous divorce and custody agreements

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements - evaluation of any applicable marital agreements

Tax issues

Medical Malpractice

Houlihan, Managhan & Kyle, Ltd wil provide the strongest possible representation for the most difficult time an individual may have to face, the pain from a negligently performed medical procedure. The trial attorneys wil apply their extensive knowledge of the law and their experience with such cases to vigorously advocate for you. Typically, your medical records would be gathered and reviewed by medical professionals to properly assess your case. In all situations, we wil always consult with you so that you are informed and have a par in the direction of your case.

Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

At Houlihan, Managhan & Kyle, Ltd, our personal injury lawyers provide effective representation for accident victims and defendants. The trial attorneys in our law firm apply a strong working knowledge of state and federal law to personal injury claims involving negligence on the part of drivers, property owners, employers, and other businesses. You can expect qualified legal advice and aggressive courtroom representation in your personal injury matter. Our detailed understanding of Rhode Island’s automobile, insurance and liability laws enables us to provide well-grounded legal counsel in all cases, whether they are simple or complex. We provide a powerful voice for accident victims, their families, and defendants in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Our personal injury attorneys handle claims involving: 
-Car and truck accidents - including SUV rollovers, semi truck accidents
-Slip and fall injuries - and other premises liability claims
-Maritime and Admiralty/Jones Acts Claims
-Defective products - including auto defects, dangerous products, and faulty machinery
-Catastrophic injuries - spinal cord injuries, back and neck injuries, head and brain injuries, and eye injuries
-Wrongful death claims - resulting from fatal car accidents, construction accidents, or hazardous property fatalities
-Dog bites 
-Burns, fires, and chemical explosions

Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estates

The administration of an estate, including the planning for the distribution of a client's property at death, requires the services of a knowledgeable attorney. We provide te following:
-Preparation of wills
-Trusts, Living wills
-Healthcare Power of Attorney
-Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
-Powers of attorney and other related documents
-Estate planning
-Probate and administration of estates