Over 25 years of courtroom experience across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Attorney Walter J. Manning brings the knowledge, instincts, and tenacity your case demands.
"The most professional and hard-working lawyer I've ever known."— Former Client
From felonies and misdemeanors to DUI charges and drug offenses — Attorney Manning's trial experience gives you the strongest possible defense in and out of the courtroom.
Discuss Your CaseNavigating divorce, child custody, visitation rights, and asset division with a steady hand. Compassionate, strategic, and focused on protecting what matters most.
Discuss Your CaseBuying, selling, leasing, or in a property dispute — get experienced counsel for contract negotiations, title issues, and every step of your real estate transaction.
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Discuss Your CaseWills, trusts, and comprehensive estate plans tailored to your family's unique needs — ensuring your assets are protected and your legacy is preserved.
Discuss Your CaseFrom formation and contracts to mergers, acquisitions, and dispute resolution — strategic legal counsel that protects your business interests at every stage of growth.
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Walter J. Manning has spent over two decades earning an impeccable reputation in courtrooms across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Hundreds of trials, negotiated settlements, and hard-won verdicts have shaped an attorney who knows how and when to fight — and when to settle.
Attorney Manning's career began in finance, working for companies including CVS and G-Tech before attending Roger Williams University School of Law. He launched his own practice in 2001 and has never looked back.
"The most professional and hard-working lawyer I've ever known. He understood my case immediately and never stopped fighting for me."
"Attorney Manning guided our family through an incredibly difficult divorce with compassion and incredible attention to detail. We couldn't have asked for better representation."
"He knew exactly what to do at every stage. His experience in the courtroom was clear the moment he walked in. I felt completely confident with him as my attorney."
Initial consultations are confidential and free of charge.
We serve clients throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.