Real Estate Law in Rhode Island

Rhode Island ( RI)

Average: $2,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$800

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $2,000                    
Typical
                        Real Estate Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$4,500

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$200/hr	$275/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$800	$2,000	$4,500

What to Know About Real Estate Law Costs in Rhode Island

Rhode Island requires attorney involvement for closings. Fees $800-$2,000. RI has a real property conveyance tax of $2.30 per $500 plus additional tax for properties over $700,000. Property taxes average 1.53%. Seller disclosure required. RI has specific coastal real estate considerations including CRMC permitting requirements.

Sources: State REALTORS Association, Bankrate Closing Cost Study 2024 (RI)