As a native Rhode Islander, I was proud to return home home after attending Smith College (A.B. 1993) and DePaul University College of Law (J.D. 1997) and to set to work for my community.
I have dedicated nearly two decades to seeking justice for injured Rhode Islanders through the aggressive pursuit of fair compensation. Since my earliest days, I have recovered more than $20 million dollars for accident victims.
I handle every aspect of every case, from the first meeting through resolution or trial.
I am a proud member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Rhode Island Association for Justice.
My persistent goal is to provide my clients with the personal attention they deserve and with the most effective advocacy possible, working within a system that requires creativity and tenacity.
When I'm not working, I can be found at home, surrounded by kids and dogs and, hopefully, cooking something delicious for my family . . .
Practice areas
23 years
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Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| RI | Authorized to practice law | 1998 | 06/08/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Basso Law, LLC | 2015 - Present |
| Of Counsel | Fitzhugh & Mariani, PC | 2008 - 2014 |
| Senior Attorney | Law Office of Thomas R. Ricci | 2007 - 2015 |
| Attorney | Coia & Lepore, Ltd. | 2006 - 2007 |
| Senior Litigation Associate | D'Amico & Burchfield, LLP | 2000 - 2006 |
| Associate Attorney | The Karns Law Group | 1999 - 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | Zizik, LaSalle & Powers, PC | 1998 - 1999 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Rhode Island Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2013 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Business Institute Seminar | Building Your Civil Trial Skills | 2007 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | Winning Your First Civil Trial | 2006 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | A Civil Trial From Start to Finish: A Practical Approach to Trying a Civil Case in Rhode Island | 2005 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | Medical Records for Rhode Island Attorneys | 2004 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | Challeges in Rhode Island Insurance Coverage Litigation | 2004 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | HIPAA In a Nutshell: Cracking the Confidentiality Code | 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Journal of Health Care Law | Experimental Chemotherapy Treatment for Advanced Stage Breast Cancer: Judicial Interpretation of Insurance Policy Coverage | 1996 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University College of Law | J.D. | 1997 |
| Smith College | A.B. | 1993 |
| Msgr. Clarke | N/A | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Law School | Anatomy of a Trial | 2013 |
| St. Joseph's Day Lunch Seminar | How to Tackle the Unfavorable Police Report | 2013 |
Posted by anonymous
Fri Sep 01 2017
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Joseph Ranone, Litigation Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jessica is not only an outstanding Attorney, but also highly compassionate. She brings a personal touch to cases necessary at times for clients seriously injured and often overwhelmed with the stresses of litigation. She is a wonderful asset to the Rhode Island Bar.
John Mahoney, Litigation Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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