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

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael R Bottaro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

168 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 43 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Stephen | May 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Great Job!

I had an auto accident in December 2023. I called Bottaro and they started working the case right away. They did a wonderful job and closed the case without having to go to court! Thank you all for doing a great job for me!

Michael Bottaro

Replied last June 04, 2024

Hello Stephen! Thank you for the thoughtful review. It was our pleasure getting you a great settlement after your vehicle accident! Please feel free to reach out if there is anything you may need. We wish you a safe and happy summer ahead!

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellant Job

To whom it may concern the ( Bottaro Law Firm ) did and excellant job with my case i would recommend them to any body.

Posted by Rosanne | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Client

I want to thank Attorney Bottaro for doing an incrediable job with a very difficult case. His office manager Miss Hanna (I call her) would call me at least every 2 weeks to bring me up as to how my case was going. Mr. Bottaro called me on several occassions also. They were always very caring, an...d always showed concern for me and how I was doing after my injury. It was a hard fight but Mr. Bottaro and his team never gave up. The final ending result was wonderful and very much appreciated. Thank You Attorney Bottaro and his entire staff for a fantastic job. God Bless you all. Rosanne

Posted by Amanda | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Life Changing Settlement!!!

I was in a terrible car accident in Woonsocket RI where I was tbone and had to go the hospital for 4 days and then in rehab for about a month. Pelvic fractures, out of work, still dealing with this for years…, I heard of Mike from a friend and he met with us right away. I was in so much sun and had a...lso a lot of emotions and fears. Mike and his team simply are amazing. Everything you read is true!!!! When they offered a low settlement Mike went to court for me. After experts and depositions he got them to about double their offer. The money will help you pay for my future needs and give me financial security. I urge you to call this entire firm cares so much. Amanda

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Awesome Team!

The whole time dealing with the Bottaro law firm everyone that I dealt with was extremely helpful! Their primary concern was making sure that I was ok and getting me back to 100% after being rear-ended. Awesome Team of people and will be contacting them if I ever have similar problems in the future!

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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

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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

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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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