Escrow & Title
In Rhode Island, real estate closings are customarily attended by an attorney who represents:
AOnly the buyer
BOnly the lender
CThe parties as their legal counsel in what is traditionally an attorney-conducted closing✓ Correct
DThe title insurance company only
Explanation
Rhode Island is traditionally an attorney closing state. Attorneys represent the parties and conduct the closing.
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