Michael R Bottaro

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Michael R Bottaro

also known as Mike

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Car accident Lawyer at Providence, RI
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Motorcycle Accident

756 Eddy St, Providence, RI

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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

35%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 25%

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Complex personal injury practice representing those injured from medical/nursing home malpractice, car accidents, defective products, insurance disputes, and slip and fall.

26 years

25%
Motorcycle Accident 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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+ 10
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 19 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 25 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2000

Dismissed

No misconduct found

Location

The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC

756 Eddy St, Providence, RI, 02903

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The Bottaro Law Firm

100 Midway Rd #15, Cranston, RI, 02920-5703

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The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC

1155 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02861

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The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC

176 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, RI, 02896

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The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC

650 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown, RI, 02852

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Online Presence

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Michael R Bottaro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

168 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 63 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Deborah | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A blessing

Very efficient. Always kept me in the loop, settled my case quickly AND got me more than we had originally started to settle for. He always returned my calls no matter how foolish the question. Great office staff. Thanks for everything!!!

Posted by Taylor | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best experience!

I was in a car accident back in January and the accident was not my fault. After talking with a close friend, they told me that I probably should call a lawyer. I was referred to Mike Bottaro. I had never used a lawyer before and Mike did a great explaining what he and his team do. Mike and his team ...settled my case at the beginning of August. I was in another car accident a few weeks later and I immediately called Mike Bottaro. I was so pleased with his work the first time that I wanted him to help me again. My family and I have nothing but great things to say about Mike Bottaro. Keep up the great work!

Posted by Brandon | May 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

It really is good to know Mike Bottaro

I have never had an personal injury claim before so I had no clue what to do. Mike battaro and his firm was the best choice I could have made for representing me. They were very commadating, friendly and hard working. I could tell they were out to help me the and not just throw me aside to make money.... They kept me informed every step of the way and got me the best settlement they could without having to go to court. I would recomended the battaro law firm to anybody who's in a need of a excellent attorney.

Posted by Amy | January 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Law Firm!!! Made the experience much less stressful!

From the moment that I spoke with someone on the phone in Mikes office, I was instantly at ease. From the beginning they were so much more attentive than other law firms I had tried. Starting on day one Mike was honest and forthcoming about the process and the expectations. As the months went alon...g Mike's office was in communication with me often and called me back promptly to answer any questions. I received a larger settlement than I thought I would have and I owe it all to Mike and his team. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to be treated honestly and fairly rather than being promised big returns that can't be delivered. As someone who is very uncomfortable with the idea of legal claims and lawsuits I was made instantly comfortable. Thanks!!

Posted by Janice | November 02, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Perfect Choice

Mike and his staff at Bottaro Law Firm did a fantastic job representing my family after my husband and son were struck by a car while changing a tire in front of my son's apartment in an affluent neighborhood in pawtucket, RI. A friend of ours who is a lawyer in Florida, searched online for us and f...ound only positive feedback regarding Mike Bottaro's legal services, so I contacted Mike a couple days after the accident, and he met with us the very next day at my husband's bedside at RI Hospital. We found Mike to be very compassionate and caring for all the injuries suffered by my husband. My son was lucky and only suffered minor cuts and bruises since he saw the car coming at the last minute and was able to push off the hood and land on the sidewalk. Due to his extensive injuries, my husband had much difficulty just to breath, so talking was nearly impossible. Mike documented all of my husband's injuries and then my son explained what had happened. My husband never saw the car coming and blacked out immediately when he was struck, the driver of the car then pinned him up against my son's car. The driver was not able to stop the car, so my husband was then dragged under the car for several yards. A neighbor working in her yard ran over and managed to turn the car off. After hearing the details, Mike Bottaro explained to us how he could help us with all the legal formalities and the financial burdens that we would soon encounter. He put our minds at ease, knowing that he and his staff would take care of all the paperwork, so that we could help my husband start his long road to recovery and concentrate on healing his body. We are so pleased that we chose Mike Bottaro to represent us. He and his staff worked tirelessly to get us a great settlement. They kept us up-to-date as our case progressed, answered our many questions, and provided us with all the documentation we requested. If you want the very best on your side, then you want Mike Bottaro to be your lawyer.

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Michael R Bottaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard James

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"When I have clients that need help with a Personal Injury case in Rhode Island, I send them to Mike Bottaro. He puts his clients first and helps them obtain great results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Lambros

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yvonne Borelli-Chace

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bottaro is professional and diligent. I highly recommend his services."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Willis

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Rainwater

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am impressed by Mike's professionalism and knowledge. He is a great advocate for his clients."

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John Longo

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike knows his stuff; he does not dabble in personal injury matters, he is an expert."

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Donald Woodbine

Unknown lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Attorney Bottaro. His experience in the field makes him an ideal representative for personal injury / medical malpractice victims. He is a highly respected professional in the community."

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Joseph Ranone

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike works tirelessly for his clients and is a well respected lawyer in the State of Rhode Island. Professional and dilligent, Mike is an asset to the Rhode Island plainitff's bar."

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Neville Bedford

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Battaro. His acumen and passion are brilliant assets he applies to his practice."

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David Slepkow

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Bottaro is a great Lawyer. He is an aggressive advocate for his personal injury clients and is very well respected in the legal community. He has a lot of Courtroom experience and has handled many complicated cases. He fights to get the best settlement possible for his clients."

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Kristin Matsko

Litigation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Mike through the Rhode Island Bar Association, where we are both active members. I have no hesitation in recommending Michael or referring him to my own clients for plaintiff's litigation matters."

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Katherine Godin

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly endorse Mike Bottaro as a skilled and dedicated personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. Mike works for one of the top civil litigation firms in the state of Rhode Island, and has the reputation of being a very qualified and respected attorney. I have known Mike for over three years now, both as supporters of Rhode Island’s only law school (Roger Williams University School of Law), as well as fellow members of the Rhode Island Association for Justice. If I had a question about civil litigation, I would not hesitate to consult with Mike. A great example of Michael Bottaro’s extensive knowledge of civil law in Rhode Island is the fact that Mike is a co-author to the upcoming book “A Practical Guide to Discovery in Rhode Island.” Any client of Mike’s is in good hands."

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Sean Brousseau

Litigation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bottaro is a dilligent and conscientious attorney who has exhibited honesty and professionalism in all of my encounters with him. I have witnessed Mr. Bottaro in the courtroom and have worked with him in preparing a soon to be published treatise on Civil Motion Practice in Rhode Island. He is regarded as one of the best young litigators in Providence."

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Rebecca Dupras

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Richard James

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Nicholas Lambros

Business lawyer

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Richard Harris

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Keyser

Personal injury lawyer

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Danny Daniel

Car accident lawyer

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Chad Dudley

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven DeBosier

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Sexton

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Brian Proffitt

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Rainwater

Personal injury lawyer

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Neville Bedford

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Calcagni

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Slepkow

Child custody lawyer

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Sean Brousseau

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Katherine Godin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - 2001

Judicial Clerkship, Colorado Court of Appeals

Associations

American Association for Justice

Member

RI Association for Justice

Board of Governors

Education

2000

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting

Civil Damages

N/A

Citizen Law School

Moderator for Series

Publications

2010

Rhode Island Practice Series Civil Discovery (Pending 2010) The Keeper of Records Deposition

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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