March 11, 2001:   Homestead Declaration
As seen in the Providence Sunday Journal article by Neil Downing:
Protect your home from most creditors. In many cases Rhode Island's homestead exemption can remove your primary residence from the list of assets that creditors may lay claim to. Download the Homestead Exemption Form (6KB rtf file). When properly prepared and recorded in the town hall for $12.00, it becomes effective. The process is fairly simple. For more information about real estate law, buying, selling or refinancing your home, visit our Real Estate Section, call "fgh" or contact us via our contact page.

March 1, 2001:   Goldman to speak at RI Bar Convention
"Maximizing The Value of Your Law Firm Web Site"
Robert S. Goldman will be moderating a panel discussion at the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Convention entitled Maximizing The Value of Your Law Firm Web Site. The seminar will define the function of a law office web site, including, marketing, communications, client relationship management, document management and determining the appropriate level of investment by identifying the value of services received. The Annual Convention of the Rhode Island Bar Association will be held on June 7 and 8, 2001 in Providence at the Convention Center. Mr. Goldman's seminar is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 11am to 12pm.

November 17, 2000:   Hirsch speaks at conference
Steve Hirsch was one of speakers from the five New England states to present a workshop on The Role of Statewide Organizations in Regulation ADR. This workshop was part of the 2000 Regional Conference, entitled Who's Making the Rules, presented by SPIDR (Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution) held at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

February 15, 2000:   FindRI.com
"fgh" becomes the legal resource for Rhode Island's online magazine: FindRI.com. Check FindRI.com for legal issues that affect Rhode Islanders as provided by fghlaw.

January 20, 2000:   Articles at riliving.com
Home buyers, home sellers and real estate professionals will find insightful articles written by Robert S. Goldman, Esq. on the
RI Association of Realtors Buying and Selling Tips Page.

November 1, 1999:   What did your neighbors pay for their home?
This site lets you find out the sales prices of homes near a given address... A great resource for real estate professionals as well as homebuyers at http://rhs.iown.com/buy/rh_buy_index.html.

October 1, 1999:   "fgh" publishes the 1999 Legislative Review.
The 1999 RI Legislative Real Estate Review, prepared by Michael B. Mellion, Rhode Island State Counsel is made available on the fghlaw web site. The Document is available from the "fgh" Legal Updates page.

October 1, 1999:   "fgh" becomes a major sponsor of "projo.com".
"fgh" sponsors the web site of the Providence Journal at realestate.projo.com.

September 15, 1999:   "fgh" becomes a sponsor of "riliving.com".
Rhode Island Living - riliving.com is the site for the RI Association of Realtors.

July 21, 1999:   "fgh" represents Riker in its sale to DeWolfe.
Fessel Goldman & Hirsch ("fgh") recently represented The JW Riker Real Estate Network, Rhode Island's largest independent real estate company in connection with its purchase by The DeWolfe Companies. DeWolfe is New England's largest real estate company with over four billion ($4,000,000,000.00) in sales in 1998. JW Riker, now operating under the DeWolfe banner has fifteen (15) offices throughout the State of Rhode Island.

July 1, 1999:   Website goes online.
The "fgh" website becomes active at fghlaw.com.

July 1, 1999:   South County Office Opens.
"fgh" has opened a new office in Wakefield, RI to better serve our South County clients. Click here for directions to 212 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879.