Appointment of Attorney By Nonresidents Doing Business In State of Rhode Island is a process that allows a nonresident doing business in the state of Rhode Island to appoint an attorney who is licensed to practice law in the state. This process is necessary for nonresidents who are not able to physically appear in court due to their nonresident status. There are two types of Appointment of Attorney By Nonresidents Doing Business In State of Rhode Island: Limited Appointment and General Appointment. A Limited Appointment allows the nonresident to appoint one attorney to represent them in a specific case or legal matter for a set period of time. A General Appointment allows the nonresident to appoint an attorney to handle all legal matters related to their business in Rhode Island. Both types of appointments are filed with the Rhode Island Secretary of State and require that the nonresident provide the attorney with a power of attorney. The appointed attorney is then legally responsible for representing the nonresident in any legal matters related to their business in the state.