Our Story
We’re lawyers, counselors at law, we see our role and responsibility as more than delivering documents and providing advice. We are looking to build long and meaningful relationships with our clients to help them build and grow. To be available when they need another ‘pair of eyes’ that can appreciate how to plan both offensively and defensively in business.
We are innovators and are always trying to find new ways to assist our clients in a way that is mindful of their time and values the faith and trust our clients place in us. We are exploring every way to make your experience successful and rewarding. For our team, our clients and you.

Our Attorneys

Elizabeth A. Lonardo, Esq.
Partner
Elizabeth A. Lonardo, Esq. has been practicing in both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts since 2008 focusing her practice on creditors’ rights and insolvency law.

Michael B. Forte, Jr, Esq., C.F.E.
Partner
Mike is known as a problem solver. Matters are typically referred to him because of the difficult, complicated and/or novel issue involved.

Melina J. Trudeau, Esq.
Partner
Melina is an attorney licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Prior to founding Lonardo Forte & Trudeau, LLP she was a partner with a preeminent defense firm where she honed her trial skills.