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I am licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa and the United States District Court for the Southern District of IowaI grew up in Ogden, Iowa. Graduated from Drake University Law School with honors in May 2018. While in law school, I was part of a group of students who helped a federal inmate successfully apply for a commutation of his life sentence for a drug conviction and served as a student attorney in the Drake Legal Clinic representing court-appointed criminal defendants.. Receiving my undergraduate degree in political science from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where I played basketball for the Duhawks. After graduating from Loras College in 2009, I worked for Iowa’s U.S. Senator Tom Harkin in Washington, D.C, and later moved back to Iowa to work for U.S. Representative Bruce Braley in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines and also served as the Iowa State Director for Martin O’Malley’s Presidential Caucus campaign in 2016.. Bar Admissions• State of Iowa• United States District Court for the Southern District of IowaProfessional Associations• Iowa State Bar Association• Iowa Association for Justice• American Association for JusticeEducation• Loras College, B.A., political science• Drake University Law School, J.D. with HonorsAchievements• Drake students help win clemency for inmate from Iowa

Dennis VanDerGinst is the President/CEO of VanDerGinst Law, one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the country. He has been a tireless advocate for his clients and a stalwart ambassador for his profession. As a result, he has been recognized as one of the best in the country by clients, peers, and other professionals.. Dennis received his law degree from DePaul University in Chicago. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Washington D.C., and the federal courts. During his career he has represented clients in almost every state of the country. The focus of his practice has been on helping injured people. The law firm which bears his name has represented over 50,000 injury victims during his career, in all areas of personal injury law including but not limited to: motor vehicle accidents, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, worker’s compensation, mass and class actions, and all types of negligence cases.. His dedication to his clients has earned Dennis and his firm the prestigious Torch Award for Ethics, awarded by the Better Business Bureau, marking the first time this honor was ever bestowed upon a lawyer or law firm in the region. Dennis has also been awarded the Client’s Choice Award from AVVO Lawyer Rating Service and Client Champion recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, the most established attorney rating service in the profession. In In 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Dennis was voted as the Best Attorney in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois in a survey conducted by the Quad-City Times. He was runner-up for that honor in 2019.. Dennis’s accomplishments and expertise within the profession have also won him accolades from his peers. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Rating Service (the highest available rating) He has been designated a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, a staple in the legal profession, and has been rated Superb with a 10/10 rating from AVVO Lawyer Rating Service. Chicago Lawyer magazine has recognized Dennis as one of the Top Injury Lawyers in Illinois and the Iowa Association for Justice has featured him in an article in IAJ’s magazine, Iowa Trial Lawyer.. Dennis has been recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer”, by the National Trial Lawyers, an exclusive organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country. Similarly, he has been selected for the following Specialty Recognitions of the NTL:. Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyer. Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer. Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer. Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Trial Lawyer. Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyer. Top 25 Product Liability Trial Lawyer. Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer. He has likewise been selected as one of the top attorneys in the nation by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the American Trial Lawyers Association, Premier Lawyers of America, and the American Society of Legal Advocates, among others.. His success in the field of personal injury law is illustrated by his inclusion in the Multi-Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to those attorneys who have secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, which he has done dozens of times in his career.. His expertise has made him a reliable source of law-related information for numerous media outlets. He is often called upon to speak about legal and consumer issues in the news. He has been featured on the National Public Radio program, America’s Premier Lawyers, as well as on numerous regional and national radio and television programs and podcasts. In fact, he is the host of a very popular podcast, Legal Squeaks, which addresses legal and consumer issues which may impact ordinary people in their everyday lives.. He has been profiled in Fortune magazine, and numerous news and/or law-related publications. Similarly, he has authored numerous legal articles in professional journals and magazines and has been an active speaker/lecturer at regional and national conferences, conventions, seminars, and webinars that focus on the importance of personal injury law. In addition, Dennis has taught Torts and Insurance law as an adjunct professor.. He has been an extremely active member of several professional organizations such as the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois and Iowa State Bar Associations, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Iowa Association for Justice.. Dennis has served on the Board of Managers for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Board of Governors for the Iowa Association for Justice, and the Board of Trustees for the Pound Civil Justice Institute. He has also served as the State Delegate to AAJ for both Illinois and Iowa – the only person to ever serve in that capacity for both of those states. Additionally, he has served on the National Advisory Board for the National Crime Victims Bar Association and for the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.. His career accomplishments have earned him the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Who’s Who, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Premier Lawyers of America, and the Best Attorney-Lifetime Charter Membership from Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America.. Through his stewardship VanDerGinst Law became one of the first law firms in the country to embrace the powerful potential of the internet. The firm’s award-winning website, , has become a legal resource for other law firms, law students and lay people across the country. The VanDerGinst Law Facebook page is one of the most “liked” attorney Facebook pages in the world.. In addition to consumer and legal news, the firm often uses their online platforms to present cases and legal issues to focus groups and online mock juries.. Perhaps most important, Dennis has created a corporate culture at VanDerGinst Law which embraces the firm’s responsibilities as ambassadors of the profession and leaders in the community.. The Mission of VanDerGinst Law, as authored by Dennis, is:. To help people both in and out of the courtroom. In the courtroom the firm’s focus is on assisting those who have become injured or infirm on the job or due to the wrongdoing of others. Outside of the courtroom the firm’s focus is on helping those least able to help themselves, including the injured and infirm, the elderly and children. Additionally, the firm focuses on giving back to those to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude including first responders, veterans and active military, teachers, and front-line health care workers.. To that end, his law firm has donated millions of dollars and countless hours to the organizations that support these initiatives and advance growth and prosperity in their communities. In recognition of his character and philanthropic efforts, Dennis was recognized by GQ’s “Better Men, Better World” campaign.. In addition to his management responsibilities to the firm, Dennis oversees all injury cases and maintains an active caseload himself. He divides his time between each office and conducts Zoom meetings with all attorneys and staff each morning.

Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Attorney Mark E. Liabo provides all his clients with proficient, personalized, and compassionate legal services. He has over 38 years of in-depth legal experience and has helped countless clients resolve their legal problems. Over that extended period of time, he developed an impressive track record, recovering millions of dollars for his clients in the form of verdicts and settlements. He is an aggressive litigator and a persuasive mediator. Regardless of if you want to settle your case out of court or take it all the way to a judgment, he and his skilled legal team will support you and be with you every step of the way.. With Currie & Liabo Law Firm PLC, you can sleep well at night knowing their experienced and proficient team of legal professionals are working to protect you and your family. Contact them today to schedule a free case evaluation.

Bruce is proud to have actively participated in a wide range of professional and volunteer groups throughout his career, including The American College of Trial Lawyers (State Committee), Iowa Defense Counsel (President), Defense Update Magazine (Board of Editors), American Board of Trial Advocates (member), and The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (Midwest Regional Membership Chair & Board of Directors). Bruce is a past president of the Iowa State Bar Association and continues to serve on the administrative committee. He is also a member of the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and serves as the chair of the Language Access Subgroup and is a founding member of the New Iowans Legal Advice Clinic, which provides pro bono legal assistance to the community.. Having served as volunteer since 1977, Bruce’s involvement in the community has afforded him the opportunity to be involved in wide variety of organizations, his favorite of which is coaching youth sports.

Ken A. Winjum, founder of The Winjum Law Firm, P.L.C., is a seasoned trial attorney with a deep understanding of personal injury and insurance litigation. Raised in Indianola, Iowa, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa College of Business Administration before graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1989.. Ken’s legal career began in Des Moines, where he practiced trial litigation, handling personal injury, insurance, and commercial cases. In 1997, he transitioned to American Family Mutual Insurance Company as a Claims Attorney, later becoming a Senior Staff Attorney. During his tenure, he managed complex litigation, advised claims adjusters, and supervised defense attorneys, gaining invaluable insight into how insurance companies assess and defend claims.. In 2018, Ken founded The Winjum Law Firm, P.L.C., after assuming the Iowa and Nebraska practice of Hausmann-McNally, S.C. Today, he uses his extensive insurance defense experience to advocate for injury victims, ensuring they receive fair and just compensation. Representing individuals instead of corporations has proven to be the most rewarding chapter of his career, allowing him to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves.

It is my desire to provide excellent representation to each of my clients with top level service.  I know that each client's case is extremely important to them.  Therefore, my office works hard to keep clients informed and allow them the opportunity to participate in the process.

Attorney Matthew Marin is an aggressive and client-focused personal injury lawyer. Working out of our offices in Cranston, Rhode Island, Charleston, South Carolina, and Woodbridge, Connecticut, Attorney Marin utilizes his years of experience, compassion, and real world trial experience to advocate for victims from all walks of life. If you or a loved on has been sickened or injured by a defective product or medicine or simply rear-ended on your way home from work, our Attorney Matthew Marin and the entire Marin and Barrett Law Firm stands ready to fight for your rights and see that justice is secured.. At Marin and Barrett, Inc. we work on our personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we do not receive a fee unless you secure a financial recovery. We do not have any hidden or upfront fees either. If you think you may have a case, or maybe are not sure, please give us a call and we would be happy to talk about it with you.. CAMP LEJEUNE WATER CONTAMINATION LAWSUITS. From 1953 to 1987, over one million people were exposed to dangerous chemicals in contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Exposure to toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune has been linked to cancer and other serious health issues. The Camp Lejeune water contamination lawyers at Marin and Barrett, Inc. are providing free claim evaluations to Marine veterans, their families and other victims injured due to exposure to toxic chemicals. Victims are now eligible to seek justice and compensation from the United States Government under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. You are eligible to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit if you were on base for more than 30 days and were a Marine Corps Veteran, Family Member, Civilian Worker, or Any others who lived or worked on base and now suffer or have suffered with any of the following medical conditions:. Adult LeukemiaAplastic Anemia and other Myelodysplastic SyndromesBladder CancerKidney CancerLiver CancerMultiple MyelomaNon-Hodgkin’s LymphomaParkinson’s Disease. Birth Defects. Miscarriages. Contact the law firm Marin and Barrett, Inc. at for a free, no-obligation case consultation to discuss your legal options and find out how filing a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit based on exposure to toxic water contamination can help you and your family members recover financial compensation.

I have an uncommon advantage over most personal injury attorneys practicing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  Prior to law school, I spent several years as a casualty adjuster for a major insurance provider.  In that position, it was my job to value cases and find flaws in personal injury cases.  This knowledge gives me a unique edge against my competition.. After spending those years working for the defense side of insurance claims I studied at one of the country's premier law schools and after graduation started my legal career at one of New Englands most prestigious plaintiff trial firms.  All I handle are personal injury cases and I feel uniquely suited to do so.

Jason Ollman is a dedicated and highly experienced attorney who is committed to giving each client clear, thorough and honest advice at every step of the legal process to empower his clients to make the decisions that are right for them and their unique situation.. He believes that a good criminal defense attorney should be empathetic and compassionate as well as a good communicator. They should understand the stress and anxiety that comes with being charged with a crime and be able to offer support and reassurance throughout the legal process.. Jason Ollman has a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and knows how to navigate the complexities of any case. After graduating from law school, Mr. Ollman went on to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in Rhode Island for 13 years.. During his time as a Public Defender, Mr. Ollman represented countless clients in every courthouse in Rhode Island in both District and Superior Court. In 2019, he was promoted to the Chief of the District Court Unit, where he trained new attorneys, supervised the internship program, and aided in several treatment courts and legislative initiatives.. Mr. Ollman has extensive experience handling all aspects of criminal defense, including trials, pretrial motions, and violation of probation hearings.

During the course of a legal career that has spanned six decades, Attorney Richard A. Pacia has represented thousands of clients from all walks of life and recovered millions of dollars on their behalf.. Attorney Pacia has acted as lead counsel in thousands of jury trials, non-jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and settlements. He has a proven track record of success and has secured favorable judgments, jury verdicts, settlements, and dispositions in the Federal Court and the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island, as well as the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Superior Court, District Court, Family Court, Worker’s Compensation Court, Traffic Tribunal and the many Probate Courts, Municipal Courts and administrative agencies of state government. He has taken appeals to the Supreme Court and overturned the decisions of judges who have ruled against him. He will stand up for you, fight for you and champion your cause.. In 2008, Attorney Pacia was awarded the prestigious Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating, which is the highest rating that can be given to an attorney and is based on “peer review” recommendations by other lawyers who have recognized him as an attorney with very high to preeminent legal ability. He has held that distinction and award continuously since then. Additionally, he was again awarded distinction as an AVVO Top Rated Lawyer in 2025.. Attorney Pacia has been admitted to all the courts of the State of Rhode Island as well as the United States Supreme Court, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals (1st Circuit), the United States District Court (Rhode Island) ,and the United States Tax Court. He served as Legal Counsel to the 1986 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention. He was certified as an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy in 1992.. Attorney Pacia has extensive knowledge in wide areas of law and has been “in the trenches” litigating cases regularly on a day-to-day basis in all the courts of Rhode Island for close to fifty years. He is an experienced advocate, a tenacious litigator, a hard-nosed negotiator and will champion your cause to obtain the best result possible and get you all the money your case deserves.. Attorney Pacia has been a leader in the legal profession. He has been active in the Rhode Island Bar Association, has served as Rhode Island Bar Association President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and has provided many years of service as a member of the Bar Association’s Executive Committee and House of Delegates. As a past chairperson of the Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education Committee, Annual Meetings Committee and New Lawyers Committee, Attorney Pacia personally has been involved in the initiation, implementation, and presentation of hundreds of educational seminars and conferences over many years to thousands of lawyers. He has been honored by the Rhode Island Bar Association for providing distinguished pro bono representation to the poor and disadvantaged and, in this regard, was awarded the Rhode Island Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award and the Continuing Legal Service Award for his pro bono efforts over the course of his long legal career. He continues to serve as an active participant in the Volunteer Lawyer Program.. Attorney Pacia has published articles on personal injury law, lectured on personal injury law and presented legal educational seminars on numerous legal topics to groups such as the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, the Justinian Law Society, the National Italian American Bar Association, various law schools throughout southern New England and many other professional organizations.. Attorney Pacia’s professional affiliations include membership in the American Bar Association, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the American Association of Justice, the Rhode Island Association of Justice, the National Italian American Bar Association, the Justinian Law Society of Rhode Island, and the Pawtucket Bar Association. He has served as the Chairperson of the Rhode Island Legal Educational Partnership. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Bar Association Law Day Committee. He has served as President and continues to serve as a Board Member, of the Justinian Law Society of Rhode Island. He was a founding director of the St. Thomas More Society and served on the Board of Visitors of the Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America. He has been appointed by both the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the Rhode Island Superior Court as a court-approved arbitrator and has been appointed to the Panel of Arbitrators by the American Arbitration Association. He is the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellent Achievement in Civil Procedure. Over the course of several decades, he has been involved in numerous civic, non-profit, community, and charitable organizations. Through The Richard Pacia Kids Foundation, he has donated thousands of dollars to needy deserving, underprivileged children.

Joanna Achille is a skilled Rhode Island attorney at Inman & Tourgee. She is dedicated to advocating for her clients and has extensive experience handling cases involving civil litigation, criminal defense, domestic relations, complex business litigation, and corporate transactions. She attended Roger Williams University for her bachelor’s degree and went on to graduate cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law with her Juris Doctor. Attorney Achille is an active participant in the legal community and is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Kent County Bar Association, and the Edward P. Gallogly Inns of Court. Call today to learn how she can help your case!

Call for a free no obligation - evaluation of your case.   Paul d'Oliveira, President & CEO of d'Oliveira & Associates, is passionate about helping the injured and making sure all of his attorneys and staff deliver exceptional client service.. In 1989, he founded a law firm dedicated solely to personal injury law and today, 35 years later, this law  firm now has 19 offices in RI & Southeastern, MA.. d'Oliveira & Associates' philosophy about practicing Personal Injury Law is based mainly on the team approach, which includes a case management system that gives each & every client an Attorney and a Case Manager (Paralegal), to make sure that every client is continuously informed about their case.. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence, RI in 1975 with honors. I then graduated college from Creighton University School(cum laude) ie - with honors and was awarded a Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 1979. I then got my Juris Doctor in Law from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA in 1984.. He is admitted to practice law in both RI and MA.. He attend several legal seminars every year to learn and apply new innovative ways to practice personal injury and social security disability law as well as learning up to date information about dangerous drugs and defective products.. He also attends several seminars each year looking for new ways to better service the clients in our law firm, as well as ways to help the associate attorneys and staff here better serve our cliens.. His PHILOSOPHY is simply this... that getting clients' a fair settlement of their case or on disability benefits as quickly as possible is very important so they can move on with their lives. However, equally important is that each and every client is treated with the utmost dignity and respect and receives the best counsel throughout their case, so they understand each step of the legal process and all of their needs are met.. At d'Oliveira & Associates, our lawyers and paralegals are relentlessly committed to serving you, the client, to the best of our ability, to ensure that you receive the largest settlement you deserve for your personal injury case as quickly and efficiently as possible.. Please call us at now to get a free consultation regarding your case.

Leone Law, LLC is committed to Achieving Justice for clients everyday. The firm provides legal solutions for individuals and businesses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We represent people who have suffered serious personal injuries. We help individuals and families who have been victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.  We also handle cases where people have suffered traumatic brain injuries.  Whether it be a car, truck, or motorcycle crash, a doctor’s or hospital’s negligence, or in any other case where you or a loved one has been harmed through no fault of your own, Leone Law, LLC can help.

Carl P. DeLuca, Esq., is an attorney with over 30 years experience practicing law. He graduated from Moses Brown School, in Providence, Rhode Island in 1978. He received his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University in 1985. In that year, he began practicing with his late uncle, Ralph C. DeLuca, in Johnston, Rhode Island. Attorney DeLuca may be best known for his litigation of sexual abuse cases and other personal injury cases. However, he has been practicing in Family Court for nearly 30 years, as well, and has handled a countless number of divorce, custody and child support cases. Attorney DeLuca’s office is in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Laura Cameron has been working for the law firm of d'Oliveira & Associates since 1995. Call for a free no obligation - evaluation of your case. Laura's standard of excellence is based on her success. She has an impressive record of trial verdicts and settlements.   She is committed to helping accident victims get the compensation they deserve, and to make a significant difference in their quality of life.. Attorney Laura Cameron has been with the law firm of d’Oliveira & Associates for over 30 years. Since that time, she has been practicing personal injury and disability law exclusively.. Attorney Cameron works with clients from the Warwick, Coventry, Cranston, Johnston, South Kingstown, Newport and Providence areas. Also, all of Washington county, RI.. In 1993 Attorney Cameron graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree. In 1996 she graduated from Western New England School of Law.. Attorney Cameron is admitted to practice law in RI, MA and CT, and also in the United States District Court in MA. Attorney Cameron’s professional associations and memberships include the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ).. If you live in or near Warwick, RI and have been injured, are disabled or suffered some other type of personal injury, you may want to hire a Warwick Personal Injury Lawyer. With a fully-staffed law office located at 120 Lavan Street, Warwick, RI 02888, the injury and disability attorneys at the Law Offices of d’Oliveira & Associates are ready, willing, and able to represent you.. We strive to provide our clients with excellent legal services. Feel free to stop by our office or call us anytime at, or simply fill out a contact form online with any questions you may have about pursuing your injury or disability claim. Our knowledgeable and experienced lawyers and legal staff will be with you every step of the way, working to get all of your needs met. We also service the towns of West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, South Kingstown and Westerly.. We are a primarily a Personal Injury & Disability Law Firm. However, we do service clients for cases such as: RI Dog Bite Lawyer, slip & fall, Warwick Auto Accident Lawyer, personal injury, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, social security disability, construction accidents, nursing home abuse, boating accidents, wrongful death cases, pool accidents, cruise ship injuries, defective products, amusement park injuries, Warwick Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and trucking accidents.

Growing up, Andrew O. Resmini watched his father build his firm into one of the most prominent personal injury law firms in Rhode Island. Because of this, Andrew went on to law school where he earned his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School. His hard work and determinationed were quickly recognized as he was was named to the Dean’s List for two consecutive years Andrew strives to seek justice for his clients and works hard to achieve the best result for each case. Being one of the youngest attorneys at the firm, Andrew was honored to have been selected to the “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list of top attorneys from 2013-2020, Andrew was named by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as a TOP 10 Attorney under the age of 40 in the state of Rhode Island.

Attorney DeCosta graduated from Quinnipiac University for his undergraduate studies and earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law.. Attorney DeCosta takes pride in gaining meaningful relationships with each of his clients and views each client as a top priority. Attorney DeCosta’s practice concentrates in Personal Injury, Landlord-Tenant, Corporate Governance and other Civil matters.. If you have a potential matter and need to speak with Attorney DeCosta, feel free to contact him for your free consultation.. Licensed to Practice in all Rhode Island and Massachusetts courts.