Ralph M. Kinder - Warwick, RI
Attorney at Gilstein, Kinder & Levin, LLP
Lawyers in Warwick, RI
300 Metro Center Blvd. Suite 150A Warwick, RI 02886
- Free Consultation
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Ralph was born and raised in Rhode Island. He received his B.A. from the College of Arts & Sciences of Tulane University in 1982, where he majored in European history, and was also an All-American sailor. He received his J.D. from Seattle University (then the University of Puget Sound) in 1987, where he was a Law Review Associate Editor and Ombudsman.
The focus of Ralph's practice includes business formations, commercial and residential real estate, commercial transactions, contracts and leases, employment contracts and human resources, estate planning, gifting, probate administration, public utilities, real estate & title litigation, zoning and land use.
Ralph has been featured as an author in Rhode Island Homes magazine. The article may be viewed at http://www.rhodeislandhomes.com/articles/an-overview-of-real-estate-law-an-interview-with-ralph-kinder-of-gilstein-kinder-and-levin-llp
Ralph may also be contacted through his paralegal, Linda Kelly, at linda@gklfirm.com - 401-751-1500, Ext. 120
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Board Appreciation Award, Friends of Linden Place, 2011
- Board Appreciation Award The Genesis Center, 2009
Education
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Legal Education
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Seattle University of Law,
Tacoma,
Washington, 1987
J.D.
Law Review: Seattle University, Associate Editor, Ombudsman, 1985 - 1987
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Seattle University of Law,
Tacoma,
Washington, 1987
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Non Legal Education
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Tulane University, 1982
B.A.
Major: European History
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Tulane University, 1982
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Armstrong, Gibbons & Gnys, LLP, Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Probate Law, National Business Institute, 2012
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Environmental Law, National Business Institute, 2006 - 2009
- Land Use Law, National Business Institute, 2004 - 2008
Pro Bono Activities
- The Genesis Center School, Providence, RI, Board & Officer, 1993 - Present
- Friends of Linden Place Bristol, RI Board & Officer, 1990 - Present
- Save The Bay
- Prudence Conservancy
- Parent Partners, Little Compton, RI
- Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI
- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, RI
- Providence Atheneum, Providence, RI
- Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men, Bristol, RI
- Juniper Hill Cemetery Corporation, Bristol, RI
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 1989
- Federal Claims Court, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Rhode Island Bar Association, 1988 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, 1988 - Present (Member)
Contact
300 Metro Center Blvd.
Suite 150A
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-751-1500 x124
Fax: 401-739-1932
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.gklfirm.com
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