R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 23
Any individual who desires to resign from membership in the Bar of this State shall file a motion requesting the same with the Clerk of the Court. If the Clerk reports that the movant is a member in good standing and that there are no complaints pending, the motion will be granted as a matter of course.
Anyone whose resignation is accepted shall remain subject to the Supreme Court's disciplinary jurisdiction in proceedings for any misconduct committed while a member of the Bar.
All resignees shall, for a period of five (5) years following the acceptance of their resignation, file the statements of registration presently required by Article IV, Rule 1 of attorneys who have discontinued the practice of law in this jurisdiction.
If a resigned member desires reinstatement, he or she shall proceed as provided for in Rule 16.
R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 23