Kirshenbaum Law Associates

Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc., established in 1964, stands as one of Rhode Island's most distinguished family law firms with nearly sixty years of experience representing divorcing families. Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, the firm has guided thousands of clients through divorce, custody disputes, support arrangements, and property division, earning recognition as an AV Preeminent firm by Martindale-Hubbell, the legal profession's oldest and most prestigious peer rating organization.

Evan M. Kirshenbaum leads the firm's family law practice with decades of experience in Rhode Island family law. His personal involvement in client matters reflects the firm's commitment to experienced attorney leadership rather than delegation to junior staff. In family law, where outcomes profoundly affect families' futures, working directly with experienced counsel matters tremendously.

The firm's AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating represents the highest recognition from legal peers. This rating reflects that other lawyers consider Kirshenbaum Law Associates excellent practitioners with high ethical standards. Unlike marketing ratings or self-proclaimed distinctions, Martindale-Hubbell ratings come from peer evaluation, providing credible evidence of professional competence and integrity.

Kirshenbaum Law Associates' service extends across nine Rhode Island counties, providing statewide coverage. Rather than operating in a single location, the firm's regional reach means Rhode Island families can access experienced family law counsel regardless of where they live in the state. This geographic accessibility reflects commitment to serving Rhode Island's entire population.

The firm's comprehensive family law services address all dimensions: divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, child and spousal support calculations, property division, modifications of existing orders, prenuptial agreements (for parties planning their marriage), and postnuptial agreements (for married couples restructuring their financial arrangements).

Kirshenbaum Law Associates' expertise in business valuations and retirement asset division reflects experience with high-net-worth divorces. When divorcing spouses hold business interests, professional practices, or substantial retirement accounts, specialized expertise becomes necessary. The firm's business valuation capabilities ensure accurate determination of these complex assets' values, informing fair property division.

Retirement asset division requires particular expertise because tax and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) rules complicate retirement account transfers. Simply dividing accounts without proper legal documentation can trigger tax consequences and disqualify accounts from ERISA protection. Kirshenbaum Law Associates' experience ensures that retirement assets are divided accurately and tax-efficiently.

The firm's location in Cranston reflects Rhode Island's geography. While Cranston is part of the Providence metropolitan area, it serves as a separate municipality allowing convenient location for eastern Rhode Island residents. This positioning provides accessible service to the broader Providence area and statewide client base.

Kirshenbaum Law Associates' nearly sixty-year history reflects adaptation to profound changes in family law. From the firm's founding in 1964 through 2024, family law has undergone revolutionary transformation: expanded parental rights, gender-neutral custody approaches, significant property rights changes, and evolving support calculation methods. The firm's sustainability across these decades suggests successful navigation of legal evolution and genuine client service commitment.

For Rhode Island families facing divorce—particularly those with business interests, substantial retirement accounts, or high-net-worth situations requiring sophisticated property division—Kirshenbaum Law Associates offers nearly sixty years of experience, AV Preeminent recognition, Evan M. Kirshenbaum's personal leadership, and statewide service coverage. The firm's expertise in business valuations and complex asset division positions it as Rhode Island's premier family law practice.