R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-46: Distribution of assets.

On the winding up of a limited liability company, the assets shall be distributed as follows:

(1) To creditors, including members who are creditors, to the extent permitted by law, in satisfaction of liabilities of the limited liability company other than liabilities for distributions to members under § 7-16-28 or § 7-16-29;

(2) Except as provided in the articles of organization or written operating agreement, to members or former members in satisfaction of liabilities for distributions under § 7-16-28 or § 7-16-29; and

(3) Except as provided in the articles of organization or a written operating agreement, to members and former members first to return their capital values and second in proportions in which the members share in distributions.