Michael T. Napolitano

Michael T. Napolitano is a Cranston, Rhode Island attorney whose practice emphasizes tax law, estate planning, elder law, and personal injury litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in disputes involving the IRS and state taxing authorities and helps families protect assets and plan for the future. His work includes audit representation, collection defense, tax litigation, and planning matters. He brings decades of practice experience to legal problems that combine financial, regulatory, and personal concerns.

Michael earned a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. He also earned a B.S. in Political Science from Providence College and attended a master’s in taxation program at Bryant College. His education gives his practice a strong legal and tax foundation, supporting detailed work involving federal and state tax rules, estate planning strategies, elder law concerns, and financial decisions that require careful analysis of long-term consequences.

Michael has extensive experience negotiating with IRS officials and working to resolve tax matters without trial when a fair agreement can be reached. His broader practice includes estate planning and elder law for clients seeking to protect assets and plan for future needs. He has also handled personal injury litigation. His prior public roles include Mayor of Cranston, Municipal Court Judge for the City of Cranston, and former president of the Municipal Court Judges Association, adding substantial government and judicial experience.

Michael T. Napolitano is admitted in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His professional honors include a Certificate of Commendation from the Volunteer Lawyers Program for the Poor and a citation connected with providing free legal services to people experiencing homelessness. His background combines advanced tax education, private practice, public service, and judicial experience. He uses that range of experience to advise clients on tax disputes, estate and elder planning, injury matters, and other significant legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Firm of Michael T Napolitano
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Former President, Municipal Court Judges Association (1999 – 2006)
• Mayor of the, City of Cranston (2007 – 2009)

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  Educ. LL.M.
• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bryant College
  Masters in Taxation Program
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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