New Bedford Lawyers

Attorney D. Robin Gouveia has been with dOliveira & Associates since June of 2011, however, she has been practicing personal injury law for over 22 years beginning in December of 1998. Since joining the firm, Attorney Gouveia has been exclusively practicing personal injury and disability law. Attorney Gouveia works with clients from the East Providence, Middletown, Pawtucket, Fall River and New Bedford areas. Attorney Gouveia graduated from Bishop Stang High School in Smith Mills, MA in 1985. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1989 from UMASS Dartmouth. She received her law degree from Southern New England Law School in...

Attorney Horan is a 2003 graduate from New England School of Law. He is the former Chief Investigator and Prosecutor at the Division of Professional Licensure's Health Care Fraud Unit. He represents clients in the following areas of law since 2004: Family Law - Divorce, Mediation, Separate Support, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianships, Personal Injury- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall, Product Liabilities, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law and Real Estate. He is a member of the Bristol County Bar Association, and New Bedford Bar Association. He served on the Old Rochester Regional School...

David K.Wilkinson is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and started his education when he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, one of the highest ranked undergraduate business schools in the United States. He was awarded membership to the National Dean’s List. David received his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law School and graduated in the top one-third of his class. Co-founder of Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, David practices family law for the firm, handling all facets of the practice area, from straightforward negotiation...

Robert Bradley Setterbo II, Esq.’s practice has focused on Family Law and Domestic Relations cases for approximately 7 years in Boston and New Bedford, MA. serving the counties of Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Norfolk, and Barnstable. He has successfully handled Divorces, Child Custody, Visitation, Division of Assets and Debt, Spousal Support (alimony), Child Support, Relocations, Grandparent Visitation, Restraining Orders, and many other issues. Robert has personally handled dozens of cases from intake, through law and motion, hearings and requests for temporary orders, short trials and long trials, post-judgment modification motions and requests for relief. He has the...

Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.

Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative...

Michael Delsignore is a Massachusetts Criminal and OUI lawyer in Massachusetts. He is well known for defending OUI cases throughout Massachusetts. Attorney DelSignore has written books On OUI defenses and is frequent guest in the media on OUI and criminal defense topics.

Thomas Benner is a bankruptcy attorney and owner of Benner Law, where he represents clients who are facing financial challenges. Education: Tom earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. After graduating, he enrolled in law school at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He graduated with his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2002. Experience: Tom Benner has been focusing on helping his clients navigate through bankruptcy and other financial-related issues since 2002, when he first joined the Smeloff and Benner Law Office as an attorney. Tom Benner formed Benner Law in order to provide their community with...

Patrick O'Connor is a maritime personal injury lawyer who is also a U.S.C.G. licensed mariner. He has worked on both blue and brown water vessels and uses his experience to vigorously represent his clients. Patrick can represent injured mariners, vessel passengers, longshoremen or recreational passengers nationwide.

A personal injury is one of the most disheartening issues to deal with. You don’t want to watch as your life falls apart due to the pain of a dangerous drug, or drunk driver accident. Instead, turn towards the honest attention that you and your loved ones deserve. The team at the Law Offices of John S. Moffa will make sure that your case is studied with the keen eye of a legal professional; one that wants to make sure your case is given honest attention and care. You have a chance to fight for the financial compensation that...

Ashley McCormack is an aggressive advocate for her clients, no matter the legal concern. She is a seasoned trial attorney, having prosecuted and defended a multitude of criminal and civil lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts.

Ashley graduated from Northeastern University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Ashley served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County D.A.’s Office, prosecuting criminal matters in New Bedford and Fall River, as well as in the Juvenile Courts. As a prosecutor, she routinely argued on behalf of the Commonwealth in a multitude of criminal hearings and trials....

Ms. Alegria concentrates her practice in personal injury law and also handles a variety of probate matters related to the firms personal injury practice. She was featured in two legal journals in 2006 annd 2007 for her key role in having Brian Cunha & Associates achieve the 5th and 12th largest jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year. Before joining the firm, Ms. Alegria, a licensed real estate broker, was president of a real estate company, RMA Realtors, based in Bristol, R.I.

Attorney Alegria, a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars, was graduated from Rhode Island College and...

Attorney Luiz is originally from Dartmouth and has strong ties to the South Coast community. He attended law school in his hometown at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. Russell was among the first entering class of the University of Massachusetts School of Law and was an active member of the student government. During law school, Russell had several internships including working for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. He was also his law school’s American Bar Association Liaison and tutored entering law students as a Dean’s Fellow.

Immediately after being sworn into the Massachusetts Bar, Attorney Luiz began litigating...

Sharon D. Sybel is an accomplished personal injury attorney who has been with the firm since 1989. Her practice primarily focuses on extensive litigation in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, consumer protection, motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents, premise liability, dog bites, nursing home negligence and wrongful death claims. Ms. Sybel has dedicated her legal career, with over 20 years experience, in obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ms. Sybel earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum...

Matthew Viveiros is a graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law and Providence College. Attorney Viveiros has been admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

He has successfully represented clients and their claims. He has secured settlements or favorable judgments in both jurisdictions.

Attorney Viveiros specializes in the representation of:
• Injured seamen and their families
• Jones Act and wrongful death claims
• Injured construction workers in both
workers' compensation and third-party
liability claims
• Individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents
•...

Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., A Former IRS Tax Attorney Offices Locations: Wakefield RI, Warwick RI, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA. Member of Rhode Island and Mass Bar. Authorized to practice before the IRS and US Tax Court throughout the US. 20 Years of Experience Legal Services Include: Tax Matters: IRS & State Tax Problems & Matters, Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements & Time Payment Agreements, Abatement of Penalties, Tax Collection, Bank Levies, Wage Levies, Tax Levies, Property Seizures, Tax Liens, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Amnesty, Tax Audits, Motor Vehicle License & Register Blocks, Professional Consultations, Tax Appeals, Tax...

Attorney Paul Santos New Bedford Graduated New Bedford High School class of 1978, Umass Dartmouth 1982 Bachelor of Arts in History with High Distinction, New England school of law juris doctor 1986. 1986 to 1993 Bristol county asst dist atty including supervisor of New Bedford district court. 1993 to present in private practice associated with the firm of friedland and youman p.c. of New Bedford, MA. I do criminal defense including assaults, domestic, drunk driving, and drug cases. SUMMARY; Attorney Paul Santos office is located in New Bedford Mass. He represent clients in juvenile court....

Attorney Carlin J. Phillips is the co-founder of Phillips Garcia Law and has devoted his 27+ years of litigation experience to helping consumers and working people receive the economic justice they deserve. His boutique law firm focuses on consumer rights violations; consumer class actions; wage theft; sexual harassment; discrimination and civil rights violations and employee’s side employment law.

As a practicing trial attorney, Carlin has handled individual and class action cases in state courts and federal district courts across the United States. His firm's cases have been highlighted by numerous media outlets including the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Fox...

Licensed in MA, Federal Court First Circuit and the US Supreme Court

George Leontire is a litigator at Leontire & Associates, P.C., a leading national law firm well-known for its representation of clients in some of the country’s most high profile cases in recent history. Operating out of the firm’s Boston and New Bedford offices, George represents clients civil litigation and Criminal Defense matters in Massachusetts and federal courts.

George received his Bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1976, and later earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from the New England School of...

Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Massachusetts Probation Officer with 15 years experience with Probation Revocation Hearings, expunging or sealing criminal records. Trained Mediator, Sergeant Major, USMC (Ret.)Eager to assist veteran's with all areas of law.

Attorney Sylvia is driven to improve the lives of his clients through hard work and dedication. He brings a wealth of legal experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors. He has worked alongside a Massachusetts Superior Court Justice, alongside a Registrar of Probate, within two counties' District Attorney's Offices, and has practiced before every tribunal of the Department of Industrial Accidents throughout the Commonwealth.

He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts School of Law, where he received the Leader of Justice Award for performing over 890 hours of pro bono work in just 2 years. As an...

Logan Weinkauf has represented hundreds of Massachusetts families and small businesses to preserve assets and eliminate debts. He is a leading attorney in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including defending adversary proceedings. Attorney Weinkauf serves all of Massachusetts. Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Litigation Debt Settlement Mortgage Loan Modification Short Sales Workouts Free case evaluations.

Attorney Patricia Bloom-McDonald is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has been in private practice since 2003. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, 1st Circuit; U.S. Bankruptcy Court; and all courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has extensive knowledge and experience with the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorneys, and other Estate Planning documents. Additionally, Attorney Bloom-McDonald possesses exceptional knowledge of Probate law as it is applied to Estate Administration, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, and Name Change procedures. She possesses...

After fourteen years working at small to midsize law firms, René embarked on the next chapter of her professional career and started the Law Office of René P. Moniz. Her love for the law and devotion to her practice combines the skills and knowledge that she gained throughout the course of her career and she applies it towards her practice as an attorney. She understands how important it is to provide clients with compassion during such difficult times. Prior to dedicating her career to family law, René represented individuals and corporations in an array of civil litigation matters,...

My name is Paul d'Oliveira, I am the President & CEO of d'Oliveira & Associates. I am very passionate about helping the injured and providing quality customer service. In 1989 I founded a law firm dedicated solely to personal injury law. Today we have 16 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. ...

Cara Gallucci, Managing Attorney for the Law Firm of d'Oliveira & Associates, is passionate about helping the injured and quality customer service. Attorney Gallucci joined the Law team in 1995, and has dedicated her work solely to Personal Injury & Social Security Disability law. Besides Woonsocket, she also manages the offices in Taunton, Attleboro and Brockton, 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...

Attorney Laura Kiley earned her Juris Doctorate at New England Law, Boston and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in June of 2011. Laura is a California native who came to Massachusetts to attend law school. She earned her bachelors degree in Foreign Languages from West Virginia University in 2006. During law school, Laura worked for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination aiding clients in Employment law matters with early intervention mediation. She also worked for the New England Law Clinical Law Office representing clients in family law matters. Prior to coming to Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, Laura worked for a personal injury...

Attorney Russell received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. He decided that bankruptcy and foreclosure law was the practice for him after witnessing many homeowners lose their homes and property without having anyone to turn to for help. In 2003, he became a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Boston Bar Association. He also has been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys since 2011. Mr. Russell is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 2012, he was named Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers...