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Employment Lawyers in Smithfield, RI: 2026 rankings

176 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Smithfield: Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 176.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, 978 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 176 ranked; ranked #21.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

176 Smithfield employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 176 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Smithfield at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Smithfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys655.0★ (100)Newton, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd.644.9★ (218)Warwick, 15 mi away——
3Law Office of Bernard P. Healy624.8★ (25)Pawtucket, 9 mi awaySat—
4Morgan & Morgan624.8★ (532)Providence, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Law Office of Jeffrey Strom625.0★ (3)Holden, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6HKM Employment Attorneys LLP624.7★ (46)Boston, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Maura Greene Law Group624.6★ (144)Boston, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Attorney Ashley McCormack Law615.0★ (71)New Bedford, 38 mi away——
9Ackerstein Law614.8★ (26)Brookline, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Savage & Savage614.8★ (64)Warwick, 15 mi away——

All 176 employment lawyers in Smithfield, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Smithfield

    Based in Newton, 31 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7 Wells Ave #23, Newton, MA 02459
  2. Based in Warwick, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2374 Post Rd Ste 201, Warwick, RI 02886
  3. Based in Pawtucket, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10:15 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    750 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
  4. Based in Providence, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 532 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 532 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    56 Exchange Ter Ste 500, Providence, RI 02903
  5. Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10 High St #401, Boston, MA 02110
  6. Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    6 Beacon St #925, Boston, MA 02108
  7. Based in New Bedford, 38 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
    Address
    555 Pleasant St Ste 5A-2, New Bedford, MA 02740
  8. Based in Brookline, 36 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1309 Beacon St Ste 300, Brookline, MA 02446
  9. Based in Warwick, 15 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    156 Airport Rd, Warwick, RI 02889
  10. Based in Boston, 38 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    585 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
  11. Based in Cranston, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Midway Rd #16, Cranston, RI 02920
  12. Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    One Boston Place, #2600, Boston, MA 02108
  13. Based in Cranston, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Midway Rd #1, Cranston, RI 02920
  14. Based in Cranston, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    696 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
  15. Based in East Providence, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1445 Wampanoag Trl Unit 104, Riverside, RI 02915
  16. Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
  17. Based in Providence, 10 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    123 Dyer St #135, Providence, RI 02903
  18. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    225 Franklin St 26th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
  19. Based in Needham, 31 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 2nd Ave #330, Needham, MA 02494
  20. Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    20 Park Plaza #402, Boston, MA 02116
  21. Based in Worcester, 27 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    446 Main St Suite 902, Worcester, MA 01608
  22. Based in Chelsea, 26 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  23. Based in Wrentham, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    127 South St, Wrentham, MA 02093

Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 176 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

employment lawyers in Smithfield, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Workplace Justice Law Group584.9★ (63)35 mi
27Stephen Fanning Attorney584.0★ (20)10 mi
28Working Solutions Law Firm585.0★ (5)39 mi
29MacLellan Law Firm584.8★ (16)35 mi
30Fall River Personal Injury Attorney at Law Brandon J. Broderick585.0★ (142)26 mi
31KJN Law Legal Services Attorney Keith J. Nicholson575.0★ (8)37 mi
32Almagno Law574.8★ (59)12 mi
33Attorney Adam J Shafran575.0★ (36)39 mi
34Keches Law Group574.7★ (423)35 mi
35Lovett.law574.9★ (103)26 mi
36Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm573.0★ (7)11 mi
37Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP574.8★ (38)38 mi
38Mann Law Firm, P.C.574.3★ (51)31 mi
39Morenberg Law564.9★ (14)39 mi
40Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law565.0★ (154)36 mi
41Worcester Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J Broderick565.0★ (90)28 mi
42Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm564.6★ (16)29 mi
43MA Employment Lawyers564.6★ (14)27 mi
44Law Offices of David B. Summer564.3★ (12)39 mi
45Kavaja Law564.7★ (29)39 mi
46The Law Office Of Alan H. Crede565.0★ (21)39 mi
47Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law555.0★ (108)38 mi
48Parker Scheer LLP555.0★ (107)39 mi
49Boston Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick554.9★ (118)39 mi
50Swartz Law, LLC554.6★ (19)39 mi

Also serving Smithfield

20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked employment lawyers serving Smithfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Archambault Law Offices, Inc.4.8★ (17)In Smithfield
Christopher, Hays, Wojcik & Mavricos, LLP5.0★ (2)27 mi
Gagliardi Mark3.0★ (2)11 mi
George & George Attorneys at Law5.0★ (55)In Smithfield
Harwood & Garland, LLC4.9★ (13)In Smithfield
Kane Timothy F4.7★ (18)In Smithfield
Keith Halpern Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)29 mi
Law Office of Henry V. Boezi III, P.C.3.0★ (2)10 mi
Law Office of John B. Harkavy5.0★ (2)29 mi
Law Office of John D. Powers5.0★ (2)14 mi
Law Offices of Harwood Garland & McKiernanIn Smithfield
Law Offices of Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.3.0★ (2)36 mi
Lisa Holley Law3.0★ (2)10 mi
Mason Associates PC5.0★ (1)In Smithfield
Oliveira Karen A4.3★ (6)In Smithfield
Percy Law Group, PC5.0★ (1)In Smithfield
Reilly Legal, LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Sokolove Law4.7★ (3)In Smithfield
South Shore Law and the Law Offices of Steven Rosenberg, P.C.5.0★ (2)37 mi
The Law Office of Rob D'AlfonsoIn Smithfield

How we ranked Smithfield employment lawyers

We scored 176 Smithfield employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Smithfield data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Smithfield: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Smithfield?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Smithfield, RI is Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. (#2) and Law Office of Bernard P. Healy (#3) follow. We ranked 176 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Smithfield?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 176 employment lawyers serving Smithfield, RI. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Smithfield are open 24/7?

30 ranked employment lawyers in Smithfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#4) and Law Office of Jeffrey Strom (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Smithfield work on weekends?

42 of 176 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys (#1), Law Office of Bernard P. Healy (#3) and Morgan & Morgan (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Smithfield employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 176 rated employment lawyers in Smithfield is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers has the most, 978 reviews, and ranks #21. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Smithfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Smithfield city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Smithfield, RI charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Smithfield, RI ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Smithfield?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Smithfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 176 employment lawyers serving Smithfield.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.