Michael R Bottaro

PRO

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 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Carol | June 22, 2014 | Personal Injury

Mike Bottaro Gives Personal Injury Lawyers a Good Name

In 2013, an SUV hit me in a crosswalk, causing serious injuries. My sister recommended Mike Bottaro, saying he would help "run interference" with insurers and medical billers so we could focus on my recovery. Hiring Bottaro Law saved my husband tremendous added stress while I was hospitalized, and wh...en I met Mike myself months later, I could see that he was, as my sister had said, "a really good guy". Bottaro Law did a great job, advising us to refer all medical bills to their office. Mike, Elisabeth, and company ensured that all were paid until the case was settled. In the meantime, Mike worked on a settlement. He had told us that a lengthy lawsuit was not worth pursuing, as the driver had no assets and minimal insurance. But Mike still was able to obtain a settlement from her auto insurer, and also to convince my health insurer's aggressive bill collector to take less of a percentage of the settlement than they originally wanted. Mike is a skilled negotiator, honest and trustworthy, and an amazingly kind and caring person. We would not hesitate to hire Bottaro Law in the future or to recommend them to others.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2014 | Personal Injury

Mike Bottaro Handled My Case Professionally and Efficiently with a Great Result

I hired Mike based on recommendations from other local attorneys with whom I've worked on other real estate matters. Being an attorney myself, I knew I couldn't represent myself after a trip and fall in a dimly lit parking lot that left me hospitalized for 8 days and required a total hip replacement... followed by over four months of intensive physical therapy. Mike did not disappoint - he quickly reviewed the facts; hired experts; pursued my claim with two insurance companies; and filed all necessary court papers. The case dragged on for over three years with numerous depositions, motions, court appearances and even international witness statements via The Hague Convention, but Mike never wavered. In the end the other side finally suggested mediation, and we were able to settle before trial. Mike's persistence, grasp of the facts and knowledge of premises liability issues proved hard to overcome, and I am very pleased with the settlement. I would recommend Mike to anyone needing legal representation for a personal injury case. He's professional, knowledgeable, approachable and cares about his clients and their well-being.

Posted by Maria | May 24, 2013 | Car Accidents

Beyond Our Expectations!

My son and I were referred to Mike for a case involving an auto accident . I really did not expect that my son would receive any compensation. My son was so happy when he did receive a settlement and for much more than he had hoped. I would highly recommend Mike, he was easy to communicate with a...nd handled the matter quickly.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2012 | Insurance

Mike made us feel comfortable and put us at ease.

We had never hired a lawyer and our insurance company really didn't inform us of our rights. When things became too complicated we called Mike and he took over. We were wlll informed and very satisfied with our outcome.

Posted by Alisha | September 28, 2012 | Personal Injury

Honest and Professional!

After doing research and reading many other online reviews, i decided to choose Mike Bottaro to represent me in a recent auto accident claim. Best decision ever!!! Mike is an excellent lawyer. He's caring, trustworthy, honest, dependable, personable and professional. From day 1, Mr. Bottaro guided m...e in the right direction. My vehicle was repaired quickly and I began treatment for my injuries. Mike took care of everything, which allowed me to stay stress free and allowed my body to recover and heal properly following the accident. He even frequently called to see how I was feeling. Mike was in constant correspondance with me throughout my case. The staff at Bottaro Law were also very friendly and helpful.

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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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R. Keith Fuicelli

Personal injury lawyer

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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