Thomas J. Capalbo, Jr.

Thomas J. Capalbo, Jr. is an attorney at Capalbo, Capalbo & Hartford in Westerly, Rhode Island. The firm’s work includes personal injury, automobile accidents, real estate, estate and asset planning, and other civil matters. He has practiced with the firm since 1975 and brings a long background in the Rhode Island legal system, including prior work for the state legislature and local government. His public roles included legal advice for elected lawmakers and experience hearing cases as a local probate judge.

Thomas earned his B.S. from Louisiana State University in 1971. He received his Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law in 1975 and joined the firm that year. His education preceded a career that has combined private legal representation with service in several public legal positions, providing experience with both courtroom procedures and local legal institutions. That legal career began in Westerly.

Thomas served as Westerly Town Solicitor from 1980 to 1981 and as Westerly Probate Court Judge from 1986 to 1988. He then served as legal counsel to the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992. His legal practice has developed alongside these responsibilities, which involved government procedures, legal interpretation, and issues brought before local and statewide institutions. Those positions gave him sustained exposure to the intersection of municipal decision-making, probate procedure, and legislative responsibilities.

Thomas J. Capalbo, Jr. is licensed in Rhode Island and admitted before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He belongs to the Rhode Island Bar Association and Washington County Bar Association. His extensive service in public legal roles complements his experience advising individuals on matters handled by the Westerly practice. His career also includes membership in local professional organizations connected to the Westerly community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Capalbo, Capalbo & Hartford LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Judge, Westerly Probate Court (1986-1988)
• Member, Washington County Bar Association
• Legal Counsel, Rhode Island House of Representatives (1988-1992)
• Westerly Town Solicitor, Town of Westerly (1980-1981)
• Member, Greater Pawcatuck-Westerly Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Western New England College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Louisiana State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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