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Karen G. DelPonte

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Karen DelPonte is an estate planning lawyer who counsels individuals and business clients using sophisticated wealth transfer and tax planning techniques. She works frequently with family-owned businesses, limited liability companies, and family partnerships.

Karen’s extensive experience centers on crafting practical strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes while advancing her clients’ wealth transfer goals. She also advises clients on their life insurance and asset protection needs. Karen handles probate and estate administration, and guides clients through real estate matters related to their estate planning.

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2026-Present)
  • Cameron & Mittleman
    • Partner (1996-2026)
    • Management Committee Member and Chair
  • Edwards & Angell (1983-1996)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America (2007-2026)
    • Lawyer of the Year (2024)
  • Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law, Rhode Island (2025-2026)
  • Martindale-Hubble, Preeminent Attorney (2026)
  • Rhode Island Monthly, Professional Excellence in Law (2022-2023, and 2026)
  • Super Lawyers, Rhode Island (2007-2010, 2012-2026)
    • Estate Planning & Probate
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, Florence K. Murray Award for Exemplary Achievement in the Advancement of Women in the Law (2012)
  • Rhode Island Foundation, Harold E. Soloveitzik Professional Leadership Award (2008)
  • Boston College Law School, 75th Anniversary Alumna Award (2005)
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award (1994)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Crossroads Rhode Island, Former Board of Directors Member
  • June Rockwell Levy Foundation, Former Trustee and Volunteer
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Providence, Parishioner
  • Hope Club, First Female President in Club's 135-year History; Former Member of the Board of Trustees; Active Member
  • Providence Public Library, Former Member of the Board of Directors
  • Rhode Island Bar Foundation
  • Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Former Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Town of Cumberland Library, Former Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Rhode Island Historical Society, Former Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Sojourner House, Former Member of the Board of Trustees

Professional Affiliations

  • Estate Planning Council of Rhode Island, Past President and former Member of Board of Directors
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, Committee on Trusts & Estates
  • Rhode Island Society of CPAs, Former Member of Board of Directors
  • Rhode Island Foundation Professional Advisory Council, Former Member
  • Rhode Island Chapter of the Boston College Law School Alumni Association, Member
  • Rhode Island Supreme Court Disciplinary Board, Former Member

Bar Memberships

  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts
Firm News

Hinckley Allen's Expanded Trusts & Estates Team Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that its Trusts & Estates Group has once again been recognized among Rhode Island's leading Private Wealth Law practices in the Chambers and Partners High Net…

Firm News

Hinckley Allen Welcomes 15 Trusts & Estates Professionals, Continuing Strategic Growth

Hinckley Allen has added 15 Trusts & Estates professionals in the firm's Providence office, marking another milestone in the firm's continued strategic growth and investment in key practice areas. The new group…