Criminal Defense
When you have been arrested, you need an attorney who will fight to get you the results you need. You know that it pays to be represented, every step of the way, and that the person helping you should be someone with the skills and experience to make a difference in your case.
Personal Injury
Negligence can occur in nearly every setting imaginable. While the specifics of each case differ, all share the same need for aggressive representation.
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
Your lease can be terminated in thirty days with a right to return of your security deposit, IF you use the right WRITTEN notice and the landlord doesn't repair within twenty days. You can do it yourself, the RI Landlord tenant handbook is available free online and provides simple guidance and forms but ... People like doing it themselves like they like doing their taxes...
Other Practice Areas
Michael J. Gardiner of Gardiner Law is knowledgeable in a number of practice areas.