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Mark B. Decof is a Senior Trial Lawyer and the Principal Shareholder at Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. As a seasoned personal injury attorney in Rhode Island, he handles medical malpractice, negligence, and product liability cases. Mark has won more multi-million dollar verdicts than any other trial lawyer in Rhode Island. He was named the Personal Injury Plaintiff “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, RI by Best Lawyers® in 2017 and has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2007, amongst many other awards and accolades. Call the firm for a free initial consultation today.

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Kevin D. Heitke, Esq. is an Honors Scholar from The University of Michigan, graduating in 1985 with a B.A. in Political Science. Kevin was accepted into Southwestern University School of Law's SCALE program in 1985 and graduated with his J.D. in 1987.. Kevin worked as an Associate with Morgan, Wenzel & McNicholas in Los Angeles from 1987 through 1990, whereafter he became a partner of Portnoy, Craven & Heitke in Providence, RI, where he concentrated in Family Court and insolvency issues.. Kevin started his own firm in 1996 and added a partner and an associate in 2011. The firm continues to focus on the intersection of Family Court and Debtor/Creditor litigation, obtaining a high number of referrals from attorneys throughout the State relative to this niche area. Kevin was elected to the Burrillville Town Council in 2008 and has served as Council liason to the Zoning Board, Planning Board and Extended Care Program. Kevin also serves as a Board Member on the Austin T. Levy Board of Administration.. Kevin currently serves on the Attorney Advisory Committee to the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island.  Kevin also is a member of the Committee's Loss Mitigation Subcommittee.

Kenneth J. Sylvia is a life-long Rhode Islander. He graduated magna cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island. He also holds a B.A., cum laude, in Economics and Political Science from the University of Rhode Island.. While in law school, Ken interned for Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island. He then clerked for the Associate Justices of the Rhode Island Superior Court before entering private practice.. Ken is admitted to practice law in the State of Rhode Island, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Katie focuses her practice on business litigation and construction law.  However, prior to pursuing her legal career, Katie worked as a civil and environmental engineer.  She managed remediation projects in support of hazardous waste site closure and land redevelopment end-goals.  She also contributed to the design and construction of various water and treatment systems.  These experiences give Katie a unique and valuable perspective as an attorney.

John joined Kelly & Mancini, P.C., Attorneys at Law at its inception to focus on real estate, business, and corporate law in an environment that prioritized the service of its clients and their needs.. John has more than 18 years of experience representing major real estate developers, construction companies and financial institutions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on such matters as commercial office projects, shopping centers, planned unit and condominium developments (residential and commercial), financing, general and limited partnerships, and joint ventures.. In addition to his real estate, business, and corporate law focus, John assists in the firm’s civil litigation practice as it addresses land use and environmental issues, construction litigation, and shareholder disputes.  On numerous matters, John has been appointed receiver and been involved in business litigation and restructuring various entities in real estate and other areas.. John has worked with Michael Kelly on several reported cases involving real estate, construction and environmental matters.  John also has significant experience in land use litigation, appearing before numerous administrative agencies throughout the state, as well as in federal and state courts.. Additionally, John has a leadership role in the firm’s management, responsible for day-to-day operations, and the firm’s growth plans for the future.  He also is heavily involved in the hiring and mentoring of Kelly & Mancini’s associates and staff.

John E. MacDonald is a trial attorney practicing criminal defense, immigration law and post-conviction relief in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mr. MacDonald represents clients in state and federal court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has aggressively and successfully defended clients charged in every type of criminal case, including capital murder, child molestation, sexual assault, felony assault, domestic assault, patient abuse, bank fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud. He is the former president of the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. For a review of the prior criminal cases, see Cases.. Mr. MacDonald is the author of Rhode Island Criminal Defense, A Practice Manual (4th Edition), a top rated trial manual used by criminal defense attorneys throughout Rhode Island.  See below.. Mr. MacDonald represents clients seeking permanent residence and naturalization. He practices before the Providence Immigration Office and the Boston Immigration Court. For many clients facing deportation, the only recourse is post-conviction relief; that is, vacating the original conviction in state or federal court. Mr. MacDonald has successfully vacated convictions in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. For a review of prior immigration and post-conviction results, see Cases.. Mr. MacDonald is an honors graduate of Suffolk University Law School (1995) and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Rhode Island (1990). He is admitted to practice in all state courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Districts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals.. The criminal defense lawyers here have the expertise and experience to successfully represent the accused for crimes from a simple traffic stop to a murder charge. We have represented aggressively and successfully clients facing felony or misdemeanor charges in the state and federal courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts for cases such as: - Drug Possession - Domestic Assault - Assault and Battery - Sexual Assault - DUI - Molestation - Criminal Fraud. The immigration lawyers of The Law Office of John E. MacDonald, Inc. successfully represent clients at the Boston Immigration Court and Providence Immigration Office. We successfully terminate deportation cases in the Boston Immigration Court. We also help our clients obtain permanent residence through adjustment of status in the United States or consular processing abroad. Clients seeking US citizenship obtain our services to ensure that their petition is filed and approved quickly.. Attorney John MacDonald works with many clients whose immigration status requires vacating a criminal conviction or modifying the sentence. If you or a family member or friend requires post-conviction relief representation in Massachusetts or Rhode Island for the purpose of ameliorating adverse immigration consequences, contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Jennifer L. Belanger is an Associate Attorney with Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP. She has dedicated her legal career exclusively to representing Social Security Disability claimants. She has successfully represented hundreds of Social Security Disability claimants at all levels of review before the Social Security Administration, the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, the Appeals Council, and the United States District Court. She is accredited to represent veterans. In 2014 and 2015, Belanger was named a Rising Star by the prestigious Thomson Reuters.. “I became a lawyer because I wanted to work with people and help them navigate the legal system which can seem overwhelming and difficult to understand,” she says. “People seek a lawyer because they have a problem that they cannot solve on their own. I wanted to help these people by understanding their needs and concerns and reaching the best resolution of their problem by correctly analyzing the issues and applying the law.”. Attorney Belanger has always enjoyed working with people and helping others. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a certified nursing assistant and an emergency medical technician.. “These experiences have taught me how to identify issues, listen carefully, and help convey important information to individuals while they are going through a very stressful experience,” she says.. She said her responsibility as an attorney is to take the pressure off the client by dealing with potential issues and developing a strategy to accomplish our goals. She emphasizes the importance of good communications with clients to achieve the best outcomes.. She says the attorneys and staff of Marasco & Nesselbush are a close knit group who like and respect each other, and their emphasis is on working hard and improving the lives of clients.. Attorney Belanger is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Social Security Disability Committee, the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.. A native of Terryville, Connecticut, Attorney Belanger graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elmira College and received her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to the practice of law in Rhode Island and in the United States District Court

Jennifer A. Barry first joined Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 1997. After leaving for a brief period, she rejoined the firm in 2011 with her husband Patrick C. Barry. For a time, she dedicated her practice to assisting the firm’s trial lawyers with professional liability actions related to the RISDIC credit union crises before focusing on torts, catastrophic injury, medical negligence, and wrongful death. Jennifer is an experienced personal injury lawyer in Rhode Island and has earned an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer-review rating possible, every year since 2010. Call the firm today for a free consultation.

Jason Knight is a licensed attorney in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice in the Rhode Island Federal District Court. He is a former Rhode Island State Prosecutor with years of experience litigating criminal cases.. Jason earned his law degree from Suffolk Law School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2005. Between 2006 and 2010, Jason served as a Special Assistant Attorney General with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. During that time, Jason prosecuted hundreds of cases involving all manner of criminal conduct such as DUI and breathalyzer refusals, domestic violence, narcotics possession and trafficking, weapons charges, sexual assaults, child molestations, and homicide. Jason has been in private practice since 2010 and represents the rights of individuals in the courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts daily.. Jason is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a contributing author of “A Practical Guide to DUI in Rhode Island” published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Jason also lectures other lawyers on criminal law matters, law and technology issues, and is a regular guest speaker at the Roger Williams Law School criminal defense clinic.. Before becoming a lawyer, Jason was an enlisted nuclear propulsion technician in the United States Navy. After the Navy, Jason earned his undergraduate degree from Emerson College in Boston and worked for years as a theatrical production manager in the city’s performing arts community.. Jason lives in Barrington, Rhode Island with his wife and two children. Jason is also a member of the 2010 class of Leadership Rhode Island.. #rhodeislandlaw #rhodeisland

Jane R. Duket is an associate attorney with Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP. Since joining Marasco & Nesselbush, Attorney Duket has devoted her legal career to representing medical malpractice victims and personal injury clients.. As a dedicated advocate for the rights of the injured and disabled, Attorney Duket works with her clients to achieve the best outcome for her clients and their families.. “Most people don’t ever think about needing a lawyer unless something bad happens,” Duket says. “Specifically in our line of work, clients are calling when they are vulnerable, injured, frustrated, and overwhelmed.  We assist them step by step during this vulnerable time, advocating for their needs and making sure that in the end, we succeed in achieving the best possible resolution for them given their situation.”. She said what distinguishes Marasco & Nesselbush from other firms is the high expectation of client-oriented service including availability to clients.. Before going to law school, Attorney Duket, a native of Newton, Massachusetts,  worked as a child advocate in the Boston area, and in the field of community development and outreach in Chicago. It was during this period of her life that she realized how many people are unable to advocate for themselves and their families.. “I wanted to take my ability to advocate one step further and get my law degree,” she says.. Attorney Duket received her undergraduate degree from Boston College in 2004 and graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2010. She is admitted the practice of law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.. She is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, Rhode Island Association for Justice, Women’s Bar Association, and National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

J. Patrick O’Neill heads the criminal defense team at Jackson O’Neill, LLC. Mr. O’Neill is a former Special Assistant Attorney General, and brings years of experience and skill as a trial attorney to each case and client he represents.. Criminal Defense Attorney J. Patrick O’Neill provides legal advice, service and experience to a broad base of clients throughout the state of Rhode Island. J. Patrick O’Neill practices in all courthouses in the state of Rhode Island and has built a solid reputation as an honest and respected attorney.. Mr. O’Neill has extensive experience in criminal law, providing aggressive and professional legal representation to his clients. He doesn’t make false promises and prides himself on being honest and straightforward. Mr. O’Neill is also a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association.. Criminal Defense Attorney J. Patrick O’Neill represents clients in felony and misdemeanor situations, bail and hearing violations, DWI and traffic violations, accidents and personal injury cases.. As trial attorneys in the courtroom everyday, our criminal defense team at Jackson O’Neill, LLC provides unparalleled client service and representation, and has earned the trust and respect of prosecutors and judges throughout the Rhode Island Court system.

I concenrate my practice in complex commercial litigation and defense of government investigations and white collar criminal matters

I’m Norman Landroche Jr. I’m a criminal attorney practicing approximately 16 years. I focus mainly on the district court as well as the traffic tribunal. Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance.

In my 14 years of practice, I have regularly served as a court-appointed fiduciary in Rhode Island and Massachusetts business disputes and insolvency matters. I have also advised varied kinds of businesses on issues related to all phases of formation, growth and sale. In addition, I have a wide range of experience in areas such as creditors’ and debtors’ rights, commercial real estate transactions, commercial zoning and land use, business licensing, corporate lending, corporate workout, business litigation and business litigation mediation. My experience allows me to provide clients with strategic advice and business development input. My goal is to find the solutions that allow my clients’ businesses to avoid pitfalls and grow.

In 1999, attorney Joseph P. Marasco, together with law partner Donna M. Nesselbush, founded Marasco & Nesselbush. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Attorney Marasco has successfully litigated, arbitrated, and mediated personal injury and medical negligence cases in all of Rhode Island’s state and federal trial courts. He has also received accolades for his legal advocacy which has resulted in precedent setting rulings and multi-million dollar awards in medical negligence, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.. Attorney Marasco is the President-elect of the Rhode Island Association for Justice, formerly the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association.. “Maintaining a leadership position with the Rhode Island Association for Justice provides me the opportunity to fight for a level playing in the legal system. RIAJ helps preserve the rights of everyday people who often are confronted by powerful corporate and insurance company interests. I’m honored by the trust bestowed by my fellow attorneys in electing me to lead this outstanding organization.”. Attorney Marasco is member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Top Trial Lawyers in America) and has been included among the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has also been named to the prestigious Thomson Reuters list of Super Lawyers based on peer recognition and professional achievement.. Attorney Marasco is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and the United States District Court. He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and received his law degree from Suffolk University School of Law, where he earned recognition for professional ethics and trial advocacy.. Specialties. Personal Injury Litigation, Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Injuries, Alcohol-Related Accidents, Dog Bite Claims, Animal Bite Claims

I understand that legal issues are often very personal and evoke strong emotions. As an experienced lawyer, I treat each client with compassion, yet aggressively advocate for my client's rights. While my  goal of reaching an amicable resolution for my clients is generally realized, I make it a habit to always be prepared for trial. I have had the opportunity to work along side the best trial attorneys in New England. While in law school, I interned with the Attorney General's Office as a Rule 9 Prosecutor in the Juvenile Crimes Unit and in the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit. Additionally, I was a law clerk for a top probate & estate-planning attorney in Rhode Island. Since passing the bar, I have worked as Associate in a boutique law firm, focusing on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, and as Chief Of Counsel for Attorney Paige Munro-Delotto's Firm, focusing in the areas of Family Law, Education Law, and Labor Law. I have now opened my own firm and practice before all Rhode Island State Courts (including Providence, Kent, Washington, and Newport counties) and in Rhode Island Federal District Court.

I represent people charged with crimes, and people injured through the negligence of others.  I have been in practice for close to 30 years, and have handled cases in both state and federal courts.  I provide aggressive legal services ranging from DUIs to sexual assaults, white collar crimes to murder, from auto accidents to wrongful death matters.  I look forward to helping you and those you care about.

I NO LONGER ACCEPT MESSAGES OR ENGAGEMENTS VIA THIS SITE. YOU MAY CONTACT MY OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.. Frank Connor is an experienced trial and appellate attorney in federal and state courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His expertise includes cases involving medical professional liability defense, business disputes, insurance and reinsurance issues, as well as catastrophic personal injuries. Mr. Connor’s peers in the trial bar have recognized his skill and experience in the courtroom by inviting him to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America (every year since 2012), a leading directory of attorneys across the U.S., and has also named in Rhode Island Super Lawyers directory every year for more than ten years. Mr. Connor maintains an AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Connor also regularly serves as a Mediator and Arbitrator.

I joined Donoghue Barrett & Singal as Partner in 2007 and head the firm’s office in Providence, RI. My work concentrates on the corporate, transactional, regulatory, compliance and contracting needs of health care organizations. I also provide clients with strategic advice and business development input.. I serve as general corporate counsel to the state medical society, to the area’s largest home and hospice care provider, to a national leader in behavioral health managed care, and to a number of entrepreneurial health care enterprises and multi-specialty physician practices. Examples of recent client projects include health facility licensure, certificate of need and change of ownership approvals; hospital-physician acquisitions; accountable care contract development; healthcare fraud investigations; and corporate compliance reviews and training.

I help businesses and their legal departments reduce their liabilities, navigate complex legal matters and defend unavoidable litigation in federal and state court. My clients and their businesses are always my top priority. Accessibility and communication are cornerstones of my practice. I pride myself on hard work and cost-effective representation. I have represented public and private companies and their employees in a wide range of business disputes, including cases alleging contract, products liability, business tort, toxic tort, fraud, and constitutional claims. My cases have included litigation related to mergers and acquisitions, employment laws, securities laws and banking laws. I also defend personal injury and premises liability cases. I believe that all cases, especially high stakes cases in which an appeal is inevitable, should be tried with an appeal in mind. As both a trial and appellate practitioner, I bring a perspective to my cases informed by my two-year clerkship with the Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. As part of my commitment to staying up to date on developments in the law, I am the author of the blog The Fast Five on Rhode Island Appellate Practice (), which provides periodic updates on Rhode Island appellate law and pointers for practice before the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The statements and views expressed through this account are my own and do not reflect those of my employer, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., are intended for general informational purposes only, and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers only in the general practice of law. The Court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.

I have spent my entire professional life representing the victims of negligent conduct in very serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases. I graduated from Georgetown University Law School and served as an associate editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. I now practice law with Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in Providence RI. We have the right personnel and financial support to fight against the largest and most powerful corporations in the nation when they fail to put people before profits.. When you, or someone you care about, is seriously injured your choice of attorneys is critical. Your lawyer must have extensive experience and a proven track record of  success.   Since we never charge a fee unless we are successful, every phone call to us is free of charge.

I have more than 38 years experience helping individual and business clients solve their legal problems, including trying complex civil cases. I am a member of the the Rhode Island Bar Association and I am licensed to practice law before all Rhode Island courts - state and federal - as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. I provide referral and consulting services to attorneys for significant personal injury and business litigation cases. I frequently serve as an arbitrator and mediator at the request of other attorneys.

I have been practicing law for more than 20 years in Massachusetts and Rhode Island state and federal courts. In my practice, I have represented men and women in a wide range of disputes including family law (divorce, custody, visitation, child support), employment law (discrimination and harassment), personal injury, wrongful death, business disputes, land disputes, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.  I have taken cases through negotiated settlements, mediated settlements, arbitration awards and trial conclusion, both jury and judge.. My focus is on the needs and interests of the individual client:  Individual attention for the individual's needs.  The legal path utilized is different for each case and the needs and interests of each individual or business.  I, with my experience and knowledge, try to bring each case to a resolution that makes sense for the clients interests as a whole.  With my focus on the particular needs of the client, communication is of the highest priority.  I attend to all client contact personally and maintain as best as can be achieved a policy of return contact with clients within 24 hours if not the same day.. Having practiced in the varied areas listed above for more than two decades, I have seen the effect that exposure to the court system can have on clients, both individual and business.  The conflict that is a part of modern litigation has a negative impact on most individuals and entities involved in the process.  This effect varies depending on the issues and interests that the parties are attempting to resolve.  Over the years, I have trended toward a collaborative application of the litigation model that is the standard format in our court systems.  Negotiation and alternative dispute resolution are invaluable in attempting to preserve relationships and non-economic interests that are stressed by litigation.  The blending of the litigation tools with a collaborative approach allows for tailoring the process of each case to the specific needs of each client.. Having seen the benefits of mediation from a party's perspective, I have received my certification as a mediator and am employing the abilities and principles that I have developed as a litigator from a different perspective to assist parties to reach a unified resolution.  My goal in mediation is to allow the parties to recognize the totality of their interests and communicate these interests with their counterpart to help each party explore options that make sense for each party as well as the joint interests that the parties share.  Such a resolution preserves the relationship that the parties have and facilitates the communication necessary to allow the parties to move forward in resolving their dispute.  Joint resolutions through this process afford the parties a greater control of their interests, a greater investment in compliance with the resolution and a framework to employ in future conflicts.