George M. Cappello

George M. Cappello is a Cranston, Rhode Island attorney whose practice places a strong emphasis on real estate law. He assists clients through the buying and selling process and handles legal questions that arise from property transactions. His work also includes business and corporate law and probate matters. Since beginning practice in 1972, he has appeared before Rhode Island state courts and federal courts while advising individuals, organizations, lenders, builders, and other professional clients.

George earned a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island and a J.D. from Suffolk University School of Law. His academic background supports a practice that requires careful analysis, clear drafting, and close attention to contracts, title documents, business arrangements, and probate concerns. The combination of legal training and decades of practical work helps him explain complicated issues in direct terms and guide clients through transactions and disputes with a strong understanding of Rhode Island law.

George has served in public legal roles including Assistant Legal Counsel to Governor Philip W. Noel and Chief Counsel to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. In private practice, he has acted as legal counsel to medical associations, churches, builders, and other professionals. He is an approved closing attorney for lending institutions and an approved title agent for major title insurance companies in Rhode Island, giving his real estate practice substantial experience with closings and title requirements.

George M. Cappello has practiced before the Rhode Island Supreme, Superior, District, Family, and Probate Courts, as well as the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Title Standards Committee of the Rhode Island Bar Association. His long-standing practice combines real estate transactions, title work, business matters, probate issues, and litigation experience with a practical approach to client service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of George M. Cappello, Ltd.
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Title Standards Committee, Rhode Island Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Suffolk University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rhode Island
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

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