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
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
Marasco & Nesselbush LLP
685 Westminster Street
Providence, RI, 02903
Marasco & Nesselbush LLP
51 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI, 02888
Marasco & Nesselbush LLP
603 Park Avenue
Woonsocket, RI, 02895
Marasco & Nesselbush LLP
231 Old Tower Hill Road
Suite 206
Wakefield, RI, 02879
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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RI | Authorized to practice law | 1991 | 06/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Best Places to Work 2016 | Providence Business News | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Marasco & Nesselbush LLP | 1999 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Rhode Island Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2010 - Present |
Rhode Island Bar Association, Social Security Disability Law Sub-Committee | Founding Member | 2004 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1995 - Present |
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives | Sustaining Member | 1995 - Present |
Rhode Island Bar Association | Admitted to Practice | 1991 - Present |
United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island | Admitted to Practice | 1991 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
University of Rhode Island | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Rhode Island Bar Association, Annual Meeting (2011) | Handling A Social Security Disability Case | 2011 |
Rhode Island Bar Association, Annual Meeting (2009) | Social Security Disability | 2009 |
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S Joshua Macktaz, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 15, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am pleased to endorse Joseph as one of RI's top Personal Injury lawyers. He and his partner Donna are well-respected members of the legal community and have been getting great results for 2+ decades. Happy and pleased to endorse Joe Marasco.
Mariam Lavoie, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I am proud to work for Marasco & Nesselbush. Joe and Donna are in this honored profession for the same reason I am: to level the playing field and fight like heck for the injured and disabled.
S Joshua Macktaz, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 15, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am pleased to endorse Joseph as one of RI's top Personal Injury lawyers. He and his partner Donna are well-respected members of the legal community and have been getting great results for 2+ decades. Happy and pleased to endorse Joe Marasco.
Mariam Lavoie, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I am proud to work for Marasco & Nesselbush. Joe and Donna are in this honored profession for the same reason I am: to level the playing field and fight like heck for the injured and disabled.
Dean Wagner, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is an experienced and talented lawyer and a trusted advisor. I have known Joe for 30 years. He is a man of character.
Patrick Barry, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 14, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney, great guy!
Michael Mesolella, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is an exceptionally competent and skilled attorney, and above all, he is friendly and gracious. His unyielding energy in protecting victims of negligence is commendable. I endorse Joe without hesitation.
John Mahoney, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is a great lawyer and even better person. Joe has handled several cases for family, friends and clients of mine with excellent results. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and I would retain him for my own personal disability claim if the need arises.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jacob Sapochnick, Medical malpractice Attorney on Dec 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Solomon Neuhardt, Car accident Attorney on Jul 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sarah Woods, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Worman, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
William Woods, Unknown Attorney on Jun 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Woods, Unknown Attorney on Jun 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Cody Claassen, Unknown Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
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Joe is a hard-working, determined lawyer who puts his clients needs first. I would reccomend him to anyone looking for a driven injury attorney!
John Longo, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
You want him in your corner if you are applying for disability benefits. He and his firm are very well respected.
Paul Whiting, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Feb 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe and his firm are simply one of the nation's best social security law firms.
Francis Jackson, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Nov 26, 2011
Relationship: Other
I know Joe from a lawyers group where we meet to discuss ways to improve our practices and better serve our clients. Joe has provided advice and materials that demonstrate that he is a highly capable lawyer who respects and values his clients and wants to deliver the best possible service and results in every case, large or small