About
Stephen A. Rodio is a member of Rodio & Brown, Ltd. in Cranston, Rhode Island, where the firm handles civil trial practice, federal practice, commercial litigation, commercial collections, personal injury, labor and employment, employment discrimination, and business law. His work includes representing clients in contested matters that require careful factual development, written advocacy, and courtroom preparation. Current court records continue to identify him as counsel in Rhode Island litigation, including federal civil matters.
Stephen attended Franklin Pierce College and is identified as a member of the Class of 1980. He earned a J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center. That undergraduate background preceded a long Rhode Island legal career focused on litigation and court proceedings. His work requires close analysis of pleadings, evidence, procedural rules, and legal arguments, along with careful written and oral advocacy. Decades of practice have given him substantial experience presenting client positions in matters involving business interests, personal claims, property questions, and other contested legal issues.
Stephen has appeared in significant Rhode Island litigation, including matters before the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island. A 2026 federal court matter identifies him as counsel in litigation concerning estate property and common-law claims. Earlier Rhode Island Supreme Court records also list him as counsel for parties on appeal. These matters reflect experience handling disputes through multiple stages of litigation, including trial-level proceedings and appellate work.
Stephen A. Rodio has also served on the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s Ethics Advisory Panel, a body created to provide attorneys with confidential guidance on prospective conduct under professional rules. His career combines private civil litigation with professional service connected to legal ethics. He continues to practice through a Cranston firm whose work includes commercial disputes, civil trials, federal practice, business law, employment matters, and personal injury, giving him a broad foundation in contested legal matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founding Partner, Rodio & Brown Ltd.
- Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
Licensed State
- Rhode Island
Education
- George Washington University National Law Center
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- Litigation





