Kerry I. Rafanelli

I knew I had found the right attorney to represent me in my divorce when Kerry told me in our first meeting that his primary concern was for the welfare of my two children. He was focused on what was best for them throughout the process. He did a remarkable job in getting me a fair settlement and I... have no doubt that he would have been outstanding if the case had gone to trial. Kerry made me a partner in the process. He welcomed my parents to join in as well. He validated my concerns and answered a million questions with patience, straightforward humor and honesty. He is truly a talented and dedicated professional. Kerry has incredible expertise in the family court system, a brilliant mind, compassion and quick wit. He understands that divorce is an emotional and legal mine field and he goes the extra mile to protect and fight for his clients. It is clear he is well liked and respected by his peers and judges. He defies the common stereotypes often attributed to the legal profession while maintaining a reputation of being tough, fighting hard and not backing down. He is a Rhode Island native, educated in New England, extremely family centric and has the cutest little dog. His new assistant, Susan, is very personable professional and efficient. He is a very busy man which is also very reassuring. The best days I spent during this emotional ordeal were in his office because he was always able to empower me with his knowledge and confidence and make me laugh when I thought it was impossible. He will tell you that he “will get you through it” but he will do much more than that. You will be stronger and more secure at the end of the process if you hire Kerry to represent you. I highly recommend him.

Kerry is the first attorney I have ever had to hire. In looking for the right attorney to handle my divorce I met with numerous attorneys in the Rhode Island area. Upon my first meeting with Kerry I could tell that he was different (in a good way.) I was comfortable talking with him, he was very u...nderstanding and patient while listening to the story of my situation, and very generous with his time. I was looking for an attorney with whom I could communicate easily, that was willing to listen to what I wanted and operate with restraint, but who also had the "fire power" to fight for me if things turned ugly. I felt that Kerry had these qualities, and indeed he did. He is extremely knowledgeable and has the experience needed to smoothly navigate the pitfalls that surround a divorce. I relied on Kerry to see me through a very difficult and painful situation and he guided me through and made it possible for me to achieve the outcome that I desired. Kerry Rafanelli is as excellent divorce attorney and I highly recommend him.

At this time, I wanted to take a moment first to thank Kerry for his attempts at resolving my situation through mediation. During this past summer, Kerry met with my husband and me a few times. As much as I hoped it would work, I had a strong feeling we were heading in another direction due to the ...complexity of our situation. We have since hired other attorneys to handle the divorce. Regardless, Kerry was great to work with during these sessions. His sense of humor helped keep the atmosphere light enough to be productive without demeaning the situation, which actually meant something to me. He had a way of responding for me so I didn’t have to join an already heated discussion. It has been a very difficult road thus far, one that I know I will be traveling for a while. Although my situation was not able to be resolved with mediation, I would highly recommend Kerry’s expertise, especially during a very difficult time where no one is really prepared to handle. I am very grateful not only for Kerry’s advice and professionalism, but also his ability to read a situation to help prompt productive conversations. Thank you, Kerry, for your patience and kindness.

Kerry made me feel at ease throughout the process. He was extremely helpful in guiding me through the maze of divorce. Anytime I had an question or concern he would always call me back and was very giving of his time. He was recommended to me by a friend at work and would definitely recommend him to ...others. He is professional in all aspects and have the upmost respect for his skills as an attorney. I would also like to add that his assistant (Nicole) is great to work with and was always very helpful if I any questions about the divorce process. They make a great team!