Articles & Pamphlets

The following consumer pamphlets, written by our attorneys or made available though the Rhode Island Bar Association, may help you better understand the law on some common legal problems. If you have any questions about information presented in these pamphlets, the attorneys at Miller Scott & Holbrook will be happy to try to answer them.

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• Debit Cards: Check the Fine Print!
• What Should I Know About Buying a Home?
• How Divorce Law Affects You
• Probate - What Should I Know About It?
• An Accident! What do I Do Now?
• Adoption -- How Can I Go About it?
• What Happens When You Are Arrested?
• What Happens When Drunk Drivers Get Caught?
• Serving on a Rhode Island Jury

Zoning articles:

• Rhode Island Sign Ordinances: Shades of George Orwell
• Zoning Relief: Why NOT Both a Variance and a Special-Use Permit?
• Dimensional Variances: The Supreme Court Knocks Out the Viti Rule
• Nonconforming Uses: Who Can Tell Whether They Even Exist?
• Zoning Regulation of Religious Activities: Impact of Federal Law
• Zoning Boards: Balancing Expert Testimony with Personal Knowledge