Law Firm Overview

Mr. Bernardo has been practicing in Rhode Island for 24 years concentrating in criminal defense, real estate and general litigation. Mr. Bernardo's successful cases have been cited in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly (a state-wide legal periodical) numerous times. He has been instrumental in developing and changing the law in drug cases and traffic violations. Mr. Bernardo is also a relentless and vigorous advocate in drunk driving defense and drug possession and delivery charges. He also represents many clients in probation and bail violation hearings. Mr. Bernardo has always had a keen interest in the area of criminal jurisprudence ever since law school where he was elected as Lead Articles Editor to The New England Journal on Civil and Criminal Confinement. Mr. Bernardo is available 24 hours a day for emergency contact for prospective and current clients. He is also available to practicing attorneys for referral and advice. 

When not in court defending clients, Mr. Bernardo keeps busy in the area of real estate conveyancing. He will represent buyers, sellers, and persons refinancing their existing mortgages. He is also licensed as a real estate broker and as a title insurance agent. Mr. Bernardo has closed thousands loans in his law practice. He can prepare deeds, mortgages, discharges, purchase and sales agreements, easements and other real estate documents. Mr. Bernardo has a wealth of experience in real estate law derived from his 24 years of practice and as general manager and senior title attorney to Custom Title & Closing Services.

Billing Method:

• Require a Retainer

Pricing Structure:

• Free Consultation
• Flat project fee (pre-established fee for entire project).

Areas of Practice

• Real Estate
• Personal Injury
• Torts
• Criminal Law

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Health & Health Care Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Toxic Torts