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 19 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 11 - 15 of 27 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Anabela | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Car accident

Thank God I called Mike.... I was involved in a rear end collision with injuries to my head, back and neck. I had never experienced such trauma and was unsure how to proceed. Mike and his team handled my case from start to finish and kept me in the loop which gave me piece of mind. They were pr...ofessional, knowledgeable and very understanding. I am very appreciative of all their hard work. With the Bottaro Law firm on my side , I was able to pay my medical bills and get the results I was entitled to. I hope not to need Mike’s service again but if I do , I will not hesitate to call Mike again.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Caring and compassionate attorney

I have only great things to say about personal injury attorney Mike Bottaro and his firm! My experience with my injuries was very unpleasant, but Mike and his team showed compassion and expertise, handling my case patiently, proficiently, and with the utmost care. While Mike has a great team that han...dles a myriad of details, he personally responded to emails, phone calls and in-person meetings. He is remarkably accessible, and was very directly involved in the process from beginning to end. He has compassion, and I always felt he was concerned for me personally. This is not just about a legal case to him, but it is also very much about shepherding his clients through the very painful process of healing and recovery. In short, Mike cares. I also wanted to mention Kellianne, who was extremely helpful in providing excellent step by step assistance during this trying time in my life. She is great! And also I am thankful to Jona, who came to visit me at the hospital. Thank you, Jona! While I wish I never got hurt, I am very pleased with the results Mike Bottaro delivered, and I am so grateful he and everyone at the firm was there to help me along the way. If you are ever unfortunate enough to be injured, I hope you reach out to The Bottaro Law Firm for help!

Posted by Karen | November 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer Ever

Handled my case very fast! Very proffessional. Also kind and considerate. Always checked on me to see how I was feeling. I would recommend them. I also love the fact that they share the Great News about our Lord and savior! Amen. Thanks to the Bottarow law firm.

Posted by Matthew | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Fantastic attorney, extremely satisfied

While visiting Rhode Island with my family, our vehicle was struck by a distracted driver. Mike Bottaro aggressively advocated for our rights. The range of injuries sustained in the accident meant that, despite very simple facts surrounding the accident, this would be a complicated case to navigate. ...Attorney Bottaro and staff expertly coordinated between the injured members of my family, our wide range of medical providers stretched across two states, our insurance company, and the at-fault driver's insurance company. They made sure that we were able to get the care we needed and to focus on healing rather than having to expend our limited energy and resources fighting with insurance companies to get treatment. But what about the results? Attorney Bottaro and staff, working closely with us and listening carefully to our needs and the recommendations made by our healthcare professionals, were successful in securing the full policy limit for each of us, covering our current expenses and providing us with the means necessary to manage our new life-long injuries going forward. On behalf of my family, I wholeheartedly can, and have, recommended the Bottaro Law Firm for representation in personal injury matters. I'm glad we chose them for representation in this matter and, now that I've seen the level of professional care they put into their cases, I understand why they have such a proven track-record of securing excellent outcomes for their clients. I hope I'm never injured in another accident, but if I am--I know who to call.

Michael Bottaro

Replied last June 22, 2018

Hi Matthew, We are so grateful for your review and having had the opportunity to help your family. It takes a team to be there for you and ultimately get great result. I will read this to our entire office. See you soon, Mike

Posted by Will | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Special Lawyers

I have had the misfortune of being in two scary car wrecks that came out of nowhere. Mike has stood by me through these times. His firm like him, cares about me and fought for me. The settlements achieved have helped replace what I lost. Many thanks!

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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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Nicholas Lambros

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Richard Harris

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Christopher Keyser

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Danny Daniel

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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

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John Calcagni

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David Slepkow

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Sean Brousseau

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Katherine Godin

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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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