Our Attorneys

Eric ArcherEric Archer graduated from Colgate University with a BA in Philosophy and Environmental Science, and was a member of the law review at University of Connecticut Law School.  Upon graduation from law school in 1987, he started working at Edwards & Angell in Providence in the trust and estates department.  He gradually made his way to Newport/Jamestown and opened his own practice in 1991 in Jamestown and now represents many of the local charities in Newport County on tax and compliance matters.  Eric is the primary point of contact on estate planning and tax matters, and can be reached directly at 401.423.0083 or efalaw@yahoo.com.

Deb FoppertDeb Foppert graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Economics and Political Science, and from The University of Pennsylvania Law School.  Upon graduation from law school in 1986, she started working at Edwards & Angell in the real estate and corporate lending department in Providence and then was one of three attorneys to open the Newport office of E&A.  After nine years at E&A, Deb taught for a number of years at St. George’s School, later rejoining Eric full time in 2013.  Deb is the primary point of contact on all real estate conveyancing matters and can be reached at 401.423.2329 or Deb.Foppert@gmail.com.