Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Gloucester, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Administrative Law

About Rhonda

Biography

As founder and principle at North Shore Law, LLC, I have passionately represented the injured and their families, and supported patient safety in Massachusetts for 25 years.

I recognize the emotional and financial challenges that result from injury. My responsiveness and unwavering commitment to each client distinguish my legal representation.

I am a longtime resident of the North Shore where I live with my family.

Experience

For nearly two decades (1987-2014) I practiced at the esteemed Boston law firm of Esdaile, Barrett, Jacobs & Mone, representing clients who suffered injury due to the negligence of others. My successful track record includes results for clients from $5, to $5.5 million in state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth.

Significant cases have included:

$5.5 million settlement for a bank executive struck by an MBTA bus.
$2 million settlement for a young woman whose doctor negligently failed to monitor kidney function while she was on prescription medication.
Undisclosed seven-figure settlement for public servants injured during a rehearsal landing of the Presidential Marine One Chinook-47D helicopters on a football and baseball field
The Hartford Insurance Group v Derome, et. al., Appeals Court docket 1992-P-0304. Appeals Court reversed Superior Court decision, ordering The Hartford Insurance Group to pay additional $100, to family of injured state trooper.

As General Counsel for the Board of Registration in Medicine (2014-2016) I advised the Board on a wide range of matters pertaining to patient safety, including the licensure and discipline of Massachusetts physicians and regulations pertaining to physician practice in Massachusetts.

Affiliations and Awards

I am active in the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, an organization dedicated to promoting public safety and welfare, and the protection of individual liberties. I served on the organization’s Board of Governors (2009- 2014) and was Chair of the Education Committee (2010-2014). I was the recipient of the President’s Award in Education (2013.) My Academy-related presentations addressed distracted driving and ethics and civility in the practice of law.

I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Association, where I proudly serve as a certified pro bono conciliator for the Superior Court. I am rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell (1988- present) for ethics and legal ability and was named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer (2012-2013) through a process of peer nomination and independent research, which measure peer recognition and professional achievement.

My track record includes obtaining compensation for clients ranging from $5,000 to $5.5 million in state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth, including cases in the following areas of law:

Motor vehicle negligence
Defective products
Medical malpractice
Wrongful death
Construction site injuries
Defective or negligently maintained premises
Claims against insurance companies for bad faith insurance practices
Burns
Dog bites

My experience includes representing victims of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, displaced and non-displaced fractures, scarring, amputation, neck or back injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of eyesight, exacerbation of pre-existing conditions and delay in diagnosis of cancer and other illnesses. Experience also includes representing the families of victims killed by the wrongful conduct of others.

Compensation for damages depend on a variety of factors specific to individual cases, and can include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, diminution or loss of earning capacity, loss of consortium, punitive damages and other monetary losses.

I also provide representation for health care professionals before licensing boards, and contracted services to attorneys and law firms throughout Massachusetts, including:

Discovery
Motion practice
Deposing parties and witnesses
Deposition and court appearances

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 55%

55%

Medical Malpractice 25%

25%

Wrongful Death 15%

15%

Administrative Law 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

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Location

North Shore Law, LLC

P. O. Box 3149, Gloucester, MA, 01931

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsive, trustworthy, outstanding lawyer!

Rhonda provided excellent representation for me in my case. She was very responsive to my questions and concerns, kept me up to date, and provided top-notch advice throughout. I knew I was in good hands when she called and spent time with me, understanding my concerns and then fought hard for me. ...Rhonda is extremely professional and knowledgeable, and I highly recommend her!

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Experience

Rating: 8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

President's Award, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

2013

SuperLawyer, Top Attorneys in New England, Massachusetts SuperLawyers

2013

Top Women Lawyers in Massachusetts, Massachusetts SuperLawyers

2012

SuperLawyer, Top Attorneys in New England, Massachusetts SuperLawyers

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, North Shore Law, LLC

2014 - 2016

General Counsel, Board of Registration in Medicine

1987 - 2014

Attorney, Esdaile, Barrett, Jacobs & Mone

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Associations

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

2016 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2009 - 2014

Essex County Bar Association

1987 - 2014

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Education Chair, Regional Board of Governors

1987 - 2014

Massachusetts Bar Association

1987 - 2014

American Bar Association

1987 - 2014

American Association for Justice

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Education

1987

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

English

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