Office of the City Solicitor

Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq. – City Solicitor
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq. – Assistant City Solicitor
Joel A. Muñoz – Paralegal
Claire Laird - Secretary

Phone: (401) 728-0500 Ext. 308

The Office of the City Solicitor furnishes legal advice to the mayor, the City Council, and to all officers, departments, boards and commissions concerning matters arising in connection with the exercise of their official duties, supervises, directs and controls the law work of this City. The Office of the City Solicitor represents the City and the City’s interests in all litigation by or against the City. This office prepares and approves contracts, bonds and other instruments in which the City is concerned, and approves surety bonds required to be given for the protection of the City. In addition, this office prosecutes any violation or alleged violation with the City of the Statutes of the State or the ordinances of the City at the request of the Police Department. Ordinances are prepared for introduction into the Council, upon request of the Council or of any Councilman, or the Mayor, and it shall prepare for the consideration of the Council, comprehensive revisions and codifications of all General Ordinances of the City which are then in effect as required by the Charter.

Any individuals seeking legal assistance for private matters are encouraged to contact the following agencies:

Legal Aid Society of Rhode Island
76 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
331-4665
Services offered:
Landlord/tenant disputes
Wills
Bankruptcy
Domestic Relations

Eligibility Criteria:
Low Income

RI Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program
91 Friendship Street
Providence, RI 02903
421-7758
1-800-423-1151

Services offered:
All forms of legal assistance

Eligibility criteria:
Low income

Disability Law Center
55 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
831-3150 (voice) 831-5335 (tty)

Services offered:
Advocacy
Legal representation
Legal information and advice

Mental Health Advocate
Rhode Island Medical Center
Cottage 405, Court B
RI Medical Center
Cranston, RI 02920
1-800-346-2282 (toll free)

Services offered:
Legal representation
Investigates rights violations
Advocacy services

Eligibility Criteria:
Patients in psychiatric hospital
Residents of mental health group homes
Clients of community health centers
Patients in forensic units

Rhode Island Legal Services
77 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
1-800-662-5034

Services offered:
Government benefits: appeals of denials
Housing: landlord-tenant disputes, subsidized
Housing admission
Consumer issues
Family law

Eligibility criteria:
Dependent on public assistance
Over 60
Limited income