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AUTO ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS
A young child was hit by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian and was killed. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another trial attorney and the case settled before trial.
$3.5 Million Settlement
Our client was injured in a rear-end collision with a tractor-trailer
truck and the vehicle burst into flames. She suffered a fractured
vertebrae in her spine, lacerations and burns. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another trial attorney and the case settled before trial.
$1 Million Settlement
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
A middle-aged man broke his ankle. After undergoing surgery he
developed an infection in the bone and had to have his leg amputated
below the knee. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney
who brought the case to trial.
$7.5 million Settlement
DOG BITE INJURIES
Our client was a young boy who was attacked by a dog while at
a friend’s home. The dog latched on to the boy’s nose
requiring him to undergo plastic surgery.
$400,000 Settlement
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Redux
A middle-aged woman sustained serious heart valve injury (i.e.
primary pulmonary hypertension) from taking a prescribed diet drug
Redux, which contains Fen/Phen. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced drug injury
firm who settled the case.
$2.5 million Settlement
SLIP AND FALL
Our client fell in the parking lot of a local motel. The lot was covered with a layer of ice, topped with a layer of snow. He suffered fractured vertebrae and ruptured disc in his lower back. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with a local attorney who settled the claim.
$300,000 Settlement
NURSING HOME NEGLEGENCE
An 83 year-old woman developed severe bedsores while in a nursing
home and was hospitalized. Her daughter contacted our office. Our
firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled thecase.
$400,000 Settlement
ASBESTOS
A pipefitter, employed by a RI company (Electric Boat) was exposed to asbestos on the job. Mesothelioma, an injury caused only by exposure to asbestos, was the cause of his death. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced asbestos attorney, who was successful in pursuing Settlements from numerous companies.
$1 million in total Settlements
Attorneys and Staff - d'Oliveira and Associates
Paul d'Oliveira, President & CEO of d'Oliveira & Associates, is passionate about helping the injured and customer service. In 1989 Attorney d'Oliveira founded a law firm dedicated solely to personal injury law. Today they have 14 offices located in RI & Southeastern, MA.
d'Oliveira & Associates' philosophy about practicing Personal Injury Law is based mainly on the team approach, which includes a case management system that gives each & every client an Attorney & Case Manager (Paralegal), to make sure that every client is continuously informed about their case.
Paul d'Oliveira
Founding Attorney
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Personal:
Married to Michelle
2 Stepsons
Education:
La Salle Academy (1975)
Creighton University (B. A. 1979) Cum Laude
Suffolk University Law School (1984)
Bar Admissions:
Rhode Island, 1984
Massachusetts, 1984
US District Courts in RI & MA
Professional Associations & Memberships: 
American Association of Justice
(AAJ)
Rhode Island Association of Justice (RIAJ)
President - Trial Lawyers Marketing Round Table
Member - Masters Marketing Group
Cara Gallucci
Attorney
Contact:
Personal:
Married, 2 sons
Education:
Tollgate High School (1984)
Boston College (BA 1988)
Suffolk University Law School (JD 1991)
Bar Admissions:
Rhode Island, 1992
Massachusetts, 1991
US District Courts in RI & MA
Professional Associations & Memberships:
Rhode Island Bar Association
Rhode Island Association of Justice (RIAJ)
Laura Cameron
Attorney
Contact:
Personal:
Married to Allan W. Cameron Jr.
2 sons, 1 daughter
Education:
University of Connecticut (1993)
Western New England School of Law, J. D. (1996)
Bar Admissions:
Rhode Island, 1998
Massachusetts, 1996
Connecticut, 1997
US District Courts in MA
Professional Associations:
Rhode Island Bar Association
Rhode Island Association of Justice (RIAJ)
D. Robin Gouveia
Attorney
Contact:
Personal:
Married to Greg Gouveia
Education:
Bishop Stang High School (1985)
UMASS Dartmouth (BA 1989)
Southern New England Law School (JD 1998)
Bar Admissions:
Massachusetts, 1998
US District Courts in MA
Professional Associations & Memberships:
Massachusetts Bar Association
Bristol County Bar Association
New Bedford Bar Association
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Tom d'Oliveira
Firm Administrator
Contact:Tom has been with the law firm of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. since February 2005. Tom is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Law Firm’s Administrative office located in East Providence.
The Administrative office handles Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Firm Finances, Referrals, Web Site design and optimization, IT support, Facilities Management, and Firm Marketing.
Kristen DiChiaro
Office Manager / Paralegal
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Kristen started at d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. as a Legal Assistant in August 1994. Kristen was promoted to Paralegal and Office Manager, and she continues to provide exceptional customer service to clients, helping them with their Rhode Island and Massachusetts personal injury claims.
Kristen's overall attention to detail and warm personality has shown throughout the 17 years she has been employed with our firm. She takes great pride in managing the North Smithfield Office and her staff. She graduated with an Associates Degree from CCRI in 1994.
Lisa Rose
Office Manager / Paralegal
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Lisa Rose has been an Office Manager/Paralegal with our firm for nearly 15 years. She is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and assisting clients with all aspects of their claims. She has extensive experience handling Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents and dog bite claims, as well as social security disability.
She attended Providence College where she studied paralegal courses.
Lisa’s hard work, attention to detail and dedication has proven to be an asset to our firm and our clients.
Lisa Ferreira
Office Manager / Paralegal
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Lisa Ferreira has been an Office Manager / Paralegal with d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. for 12 years. She has extensive experience handling Rhode Island and Massachusetts personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and social security. Lisa is also responsible for the training and development of newly hired staff members.
Lisa attended the Nasson Business School in Pawtucket, RI, where she earned a Certificate in Business Accounting.
She also attended Johnson & Wales where she studied paralegal courses.
She has a tremendous gift for helping clients with all aspects of their claim and is able to provide exceptional service to every client.
John Rochefort
Intake Specialist / Investigator
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John has been with the law firm of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. since November 2010. John meets with clients in their home, work, hospital or one of our 15 offices in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. His job includes gathering all necessary facts and initial documents involving client claims. John also investigates crash scenes and records accident data. John's care and concern for our client's well being has proven to be a tremendous asset to our firm.
Jill Johnson
Paralegal
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Jill has been with the law firm of d'Oliveira and Associates, P.C. since July 2001. She graduated from the Paralegal Program at Gibbs College in 2001. Shortly thereafter she was hired as a receptionist and has since earned her position as Paralegal with this law firm.
Jill handles auto accident, slip and falls, dog bites, and social security disability cases. Her attention to detail and organizational skills have led to excellent client relationships. Jill continues to grow in her success with this law firm.
Jamie Sauco
Paralegal
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Jamie is a Paralegal in our Warwick office. Jamie began working for d’Oliveira and Associates, P.C. in February 2006 as a receptionist and was quickly promoted to paralegal.
Jamie has extensive experience handling personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents and dog bite claims.
Jamie attended The Community College of Rhode Island and R.I. School of Design. She has a tremendous reputation for providing excellent customer service and assisting clients with all aspects of their claims.
Lindsay Ferreira
Paralegal
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Lindsay started at d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. as a Legal Assistant in May, 2004. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Science from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, MA. in May, 2010.
Lindsay was promoted to Paralegal, and she continues to provide exceptional customer service to clients, helping them with their Rhode Island and Massachusetts personal injury claims. She is now handling car accidents, dog bites and slip and fall cases for clients in our Pawtucket and East Providence locations. Her thoroughness and attention to detail helps move clients' cases along in a timely and efficient manner, as she is able to maximize a successful result.
Donna Medeiros
Paralegal
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Donna has worked as a Paralegal for Personal Injury law firms throughout Southeastern Massachusetts for 20 years. She recently joined d'Oliveira & Associates, PC, and brings extensive experience in all matters relating to personal injury claims and civil litigation. Donna has handled hundreds of motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls and dog bites cases.
Donna attended Kinyon Campbell Business School where she earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies in 1990.
With her extensive experience, Donna is able to provide exceptional customer service to all of our clients; as well as answer their questions fully; and preparing each claim to be in the best position resulting in maximum recovery to our client.
Jerilyn Willner
Legal Assitant
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Jerilyn has been a receptionist and legal assistant with the law firm since August of 2004. Her responsibilities include answering the phone, opening new files, and keeping the files up to date.
She also is in charge of the referral department in the North Smithfield office and handles each call with care. She is a hard worker with a friendly disposition and is a marvelous asset to the firm.
Mary Lou Mancini
Legal Assistant
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Mary Lou started with d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. as a Legal Secretary in January 2009. She graduated from Katherine Gibbs with a Certificate in Executive Administration.
She continues to grow in her responsibilities as she assists the Paralegals with all tasks involved with Personal Injury claims. Mary Lou's hard work and diligence with handling files is a wonderful asset to our staff in North Smithfield.
Melissa Higham
Legal Assistant
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Melissa started with d’Oliveira and Associates in June 2010. She earned her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies in May 2007 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
Melissa has worked for other reputable firms in Rhode Island including the law office of the former Mayor of Cranston.
Martha Plummer
Legal Assistant
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Martha ia a Legal Assistant in our Fall River office. She has a tremendous reputation for providing excellent customer service and assisting clients with all aspects of their claims.
Valerie Stanwood
Law Clerk
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In addition to her legal research and writing responsibilities, Valerie assists clients in the quality control department of the East Providence office.
Valerie graduated magna cum laude from UMass Dartmouth with a bachelor's degree in political science and is currently pursuing her juris doctor degree at Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
Lynn Martin
Quality Control Paralegal
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Lynn started working for the law firm of d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. in February 2009, and is currently working as a Paralegal in our Quality Control Department.
Lynn graduated from Katharine Gibbs School Legal Studies Program in 1996 and has worked for Law Firms in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Lynn’s hard work and diligence combined with her experience in the Legal field have proven to be an asset to our staff in East Providence.
Linda Gormly
Quality Control
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Linda joined the firm in August of 2009 as an administrative assistant in the quality control department. Linda brings over twenty years of administrative experience in both education and the pharmaceutical industry to d'Oliveira & Associates.
She speaks with callers in the quality control department, and always is an understanding and informative voice for injured clients who call our office for assistance.
Antonia Lee
Quality Control
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Antonia has been with d'Oliveira & Associates since December, 2010 as a receptionist in the quality control department in East Providence.
Antonia studied biology at Rhode Island College and prior to joining our firm, she worked in medical offices. Antonia's knowledge of medical terms and issues paired with her compassionate customer service make her an asset to the firm.
Jann Rochefort
Attorney Referrals Manager
Contact:Jann started with d’Oliveira & Associates in August of 2003. She has experience from her previous career in sales. Jann supervises the Referrals Department and is responsible for planning the Trial Lawyers Marketing Roundtable, which is an annual Attorney Seminar hosted by Attorney Paul d’Oliveira.
Jann attended classes at Kansas State University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and Mass Communications.
Susan d'Oliveira
Human Resources Manager
Contact:Susan has been with the firm since March of 1997. Initially, Susan was hired as a receptionist. Having been with the firm for several years and through various promotions, she has been exposed to many aspects and operations in our administrative office.
Currently, Sue functions as the firms’ HR Director and as such she administers all the employee benefits in addition to various HR functions. Susan has been a wonderful example of the firms’ desire and aspirations to promote from within.
d’Oliveira & Associates not only offers wonderful opportunities for advancement and a pleasant work environment, they provide quality service to their clients, in part by taking great care of the staff that serve them.
Barbara Cummiskey
Accounting
Barbara joined the firm in 1994 and has been with the firm 17 years. Prior to the firm she performed accounting duties in the areas of distributing, manufacturing, retailing and legal services.
Graduated from New Bedford High School 1968
Graduated from Bristol Community College 1996 - Business Administration
Treasurer of non Profit Associations in Westport Mass. Which included Westport Baseball, Basketball and Hockey Leagues, Parent/Teacher Associations in the Westport School System, and Westport Music Boosters.