Sean M. Bouchard

Sean M. Bouchard is an associate attorney at Silva, Thomas, Martland & Offenberg, Ltd. in Middletown, Rhode Island. He is an estate planning lawyer whose practice also covers land use, development, municipal law, construction litigation, and probate. He helps clients protect assets, prepare for family needs, and understand planning choices involving wills, trusts, and decision-making documents. He also advises property owners, developers, and local businesses on governmental approvals and licensing requirements.

Sean earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2015. He received undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science and Legal Studies from Roger Williams University in 2012. His education supports careful analysis of estate, property, environmental, and regulatory concerns. That training helps him explain complicated legal requirements and develop practical plans suited to each client’s goals.

Sean worked for the Providence City Council from 2019 through 2023. He served first as Director of Policy and later as Chief of Staff. His responsibilities included drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, tax stabilization agreements, lease approvals, and street abandonments. He also assisted with Providence’s redistricting and charter review processes. Earlier roles included contract attorney work for the Providence City Law Department and service as a mediator.

Sean M. Bouchard is admitted to the Rhode Island Bar and the United States District Court for Rhode Island. He belongs to the American, Rhode Island, and Newport County Bar Associations. His government experience provides valuable insight when clients must work with zoning boards, planning boards, councils, or municipal departments. He combines legal analysis, public-sector knowledge, and direct communication when addressing estate planning, probate, land use, and development matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Silva, Thomas & Martland, Ltd.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Newport County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Roger Williams School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Roger Williams University
  Undergraduate