Joseph M. Proietta

Joseph M. Proietta is a Riverside, Rhode Island elder law and estate planning attorney in private practice. The practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid and long-term care planning, probate, trust administration, and guardianship. Proietta works with seniors, people with disabilities, and families and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

Proietta earned a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he served on the Law Review. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

Proietta brings practical experience to the representation. He founded his firm in 2003 to serve seniors and their families. The practice addresses asset protection, Medicaid and long-term care planning, wills, trusts, deeds, powers of attorney, probate, trust administration, guardianship, and related Superior Court litigation. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Joseph M. Proietta also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. He is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. His work takes a multigenerational approach to planning and administration for clients facing aging, disability, and estate-transfer issues. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Joseph M. Proietta
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Probate & Trust Committee, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Probate Law Section, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Rhode Island chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Brown University
  M.F.A.
• State University of New York at Oneonta
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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