Samantha McCarthy Jarvis
Serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts, And Connecticut
Founding Attorney
Samantha is originally from North Dakota but fell in love with the Rhode Island beaches and the accessibility of the East Coast! She currently resides in Greenville, Rhode Island with her husband Jesse and their four children. Samantha’s practice is focused primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Residential Real Estate, Adult Guardianships, and Probate. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with local animal rescues to help find homes for abused and neglected dogs and discovery calling with rescues to provide guidance regarding legal issues. When she is not working, she also enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, on the beach, traveling, taking adventures, and making memories with her kids.
She is licensed to practice law in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts state courts. Before starting McCarthy Law, Samantha worked for an Estate Planning firm in Cranston, RI, and a Fortune 100 financial institution and trust company. She earned her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law where she was recognized by the Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education for her extensive public interest legal work and commitment to public service. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Dakota State University in Public Relations & Advertising with a minor in Management Communications.
Her passion for Estate Planning and Elder Law began long before she became a lawyer. From seeing the struggles of her grandfather who lived with multiple sclerosis for many years, she was inspired to become involved with disability activism work during college. Through that work and her own family experience, she saw the real impact proper planning and access to resources could have for families who are hardworking and loving, but not always wealthy, and what a difference it could make both during life and after a person’s passing.
Samantha founded McCarthy Law with the goal of making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. She prides herself on being empathetic, approachable, and compassionate, and believes in developing relationships with her clients that allow both parties to grow and learn. She believes her clients are amazing people who teach her new things about life and the world every day, and she is so grateful for the opportunity to serve them and be there for her clients as a partner through life’s best and hardest times.
In the News
Samantha’s Insights in U.S. News on Paying for Senior Living
Samantha’s Insights in U.S. News on Deeds of Trust
Business Innovators with Mark Imperial – Spotlight Interview
ABC News, The Morning Blend – Elder Law and Long-Term Care Planning
The Rhode Island Wave (2024) – Elder Care Planning
Recognition & Publications
Best Lawyers: Women in the Law, 2023 Edition
Leading Counsel: Spotlights on Top Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys
Education
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, Rhode Island
Juris Doctor
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Bachelor of Arts – Public Relations and Advertising, Management Communications
Bar Admissions
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Committee and Board Membership
Rhode Island Bar Association, Probate and Trust Committee and Real Estate Title Standards & Practices Committee, Member (2014–Present)
Life Care Planning Law Firm Association, Member (2023–Present)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Member (2019–Present)
Rhode Island NAELA, Member (2019–Present)
Rhode Island NAELA, Secretary (2023–2025)
Rhode Island NAELA, President (2025–Present)
Scandinavian Communities of Rhode Island, Member (2022–2025)
Hope Alzheimer’s Center, Member (2018–Present)
Hope Alzheimer’s Center, Secretary (2018–Present)
Rhode Island Elder Info, Member (2024–2026)
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Graduate (2021–2022)
Speaking Engagements
Rhode Island Bar Association CLEs
- Medicaid Advanced Planning
- Medicaid Crisis Planning
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Probate 101
- Estate Planning 101
- Business Succession Planning for Rhode Island Attorneys
- Probate Judge’s Panel, Moderator
Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: Aging With Confidence
Hamilton House: Aging Options, Home vs. Facilities, and Care Options for Both
2026 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Conference
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