Robert A. Mitson

Robert Mitson is a seasoned attorney with more than four decades of legal experience serving clients across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His practice spans bankruptcy, business law, construction disputes, criminal defense, divorce, personal injury, probate, and real estate matters. He assists individuals, businesses, and property owners with complex legal challenges.

Robert earned his B.A. (1981) in Economics/Political Science from the University of Rhode Island. He later attended Suffolk University, completing his J.D. in 1985. Robert built his legal foundation through studies focused on economics, political systems, and legal analysis that support practical problem-solving for clients.

Robert represents clients in bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. He guides individuals and businesses through debt relief strategies, restructuring options, and financial recovery. His approach focuses on practical solutions that help clients manage obligations while protecting assets and planning a more stable financial future ahead.

Robert also advises companies and entrepreneurs on business law issues such as business formation, contracts, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership disputes. He frequently works with construction professionals handling construction contracts, defects, liens, and litigation. His guidance helps organizations reduce risk, resolve conflicts, and protect long-term operational and financial interests.

Robert provides representation in criminal law matters, including appeals, fraud, drug crimes, theft, internet crimes, and violent offenses. He also assists clients in navigating divorce cases from uncontested matters to contested disputes. His work often addresses property division, alimony, military divorce, and collaborative law solutions designed to reduce stress during transitions.

Robert represents injured individuals in personal injury claims involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, brain injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death matters. He also handles probate administration, probate litigation, will contests, and real estate issues, including land use, zoning, easements, mortgages, and neighbor disputes affecting homes, businesses, and property.

Robert Mitson brings practical insight to every case by combining decades of courtroom and transactional experience. He works closely with clients to understand their goals, explain legal options, and pursue effective strategies. Whether resolving disputes, protecting assets, or guiding major decisions, Robert Mitson remains committed to advocacy and dependable guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Mitson Law Associates
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island

Education

• Suffolk University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rhode Island
  BA in Economics & Political Science

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