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Biography
As an undergraduate, Mike Bottaro read an influential book by a New England lawyer who defended vulnerable children against corporate harms; meeting that lawyer turned inspiration into vocation. Mike pursued personal injury law as a means to serve individuals and improve public safety. His later experience as an injured party added firsthand perspective and spiritual resilience, informing a practice grounded in compassion and tenacity. Mike combines empathetic client engagement with rigorous legal preparation, using structured investigation and advocacy to pursue just outcomes and ensure clients are supported throughout recovery.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
35%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
25%
Personal Injury
25%
26 years
Motorcycle Accident
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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10
Licenses
Licensed in Rhode Island for 19 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 25 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC
(401) 383-5005
Fax
1155 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02861
bottarolaw.com/Gallery
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Michael R Bottaro's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 163 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Barbara | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Lawyer
Thank you for a satisfactory result! You took my case and you were able to demand and receive the maximum compensation.
Michael Bottaro
Replied last November 15, 2024Hello Barbara! Thank you so much fro the kind words! We appreciate it. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything in the future! Be well.
Posted by K.E. | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mrs
My lawyer Shawna worked digently to get me a fair settlement..I thanked her and the entire team for an awesome job
Michael Bottaro
Replied last August 09, 2024Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We truly appreciate you! Shawna is so happy to hear the kind words! She is here for you if you need anything in the future. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car accident settlement
Everyone at the Bottaro Firm was helpful after my car accident. I highly recommend anyone to contact them if injured in an accident. I didn’t know what to expect but I am glad someone recommended me to call them to get some help after my car accident.
Michael Bottaro
Replied last August 09, 2024Hello! We are so grateful you called us to help you navigate your claim. These situations are never easy and can be tough to heal after an injury. Although your case has come to an end, we are still here if you need anything at all. (401) 777-7777!
Posted by Michelle | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Rear ended at a red light
Someone rear ended me at a red light. From the moment I contacted Bottaro law firm, I was treated as a person and not as a case number. My attorneys gave me time to talk and I did not feel hurried. They helped to reduce some of the stress by dealing with everything, while I concentrated on my hea...
Michael Bottaro
Replied last July 10, 2024Hello Michelle! Thank you for the amazing review. That's what we're for! To fight for the compensation you deserve while you focus on getting better! We are so grateful to be able to guide you through this process after your vehicle accident. We are here for you if there is anything you may need in the future. Have a wonderful summer. Stay well!
Posted by Natasha J | June 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Car accident
Thank you for the fast work Also making everything convenient since i worked past 5 everything done by email.
Michael Bottaro
Replied last June 21, 2024Hello Natasha! Thank you for the 5-star review. We aim to ensure you have the space and time to heal after a vehicle accident. We were happy to make the process work around your daily schedule and obligations. Your attorney Samantha and case manager Francesca are grateful to have been able to help you through your claim. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Michael R Bottaro's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bottaro is professional and diligent. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am impressed by Mike's professionalism and knowledge. He is a great advocate for his clients."
"Mike knows his stuff; he does not dabble in personal injury matters, he is an expert."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Attorney Battaro. His acumen and passion are brilliant assets he applies to his practice."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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
2011
Rhode Island Bar Journal
Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay and What You Can Do About It
2010
Rhode Island Practice Series Civil Discovery (Pending 2010)
The Keeper of Records Deposition
2006
Rhode Island Bar Journal
Seeing Through the Eye of the Storm: Hurricanes and Insurance Claim Denials
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I get help with a medical malpractice case?
04 Apr 2020
Q&A
Car insurance is notifying us of a personal injury claim of 225000$ for a collusion that happened a year ago with no injuries ?
04 Apr 2020
Q&A
Tobacco causes medical-need negligence?
21 Oct 2017