Wakefield Personal Injury Lawyers

I work as a solo practitioner in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I handle a diverse array of cases, with a focus on personal injury, immigration law and civil litigation. I represent individual and corporate clients. My responsibilities include providing high quality legal advice and support to my clients, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and contracts; researching and analyzing statutory regulations to ensure compliance; and identifying legal risks and effectively advising clients on how to manage such risks; and representing clients during negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials.

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...

Ken Macksoud is an American Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, who Attended Providence College, earning an A.B. in 1961, then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree from Boston University School of Law in 1964. Attorney Macksoud was then admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1967. His admission to the U.S. Supreme Court came in 1980 and the RI Supreme Court in 1967.

Mr. Rui P. Alves is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island, as well as, all State Courts in Massachusetts. For detailed practice areas, click here. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Mr. Alves also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Law in Lisbon, focusing on European Union law. Prior to joining Barton Gilman, LLP, Mr. Alves maintained a boutique firm...

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...

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...

Steve (or "Rap" as he is known to many of his clients) has been practicing law for the past thirty-six (36) years concentrating in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation and social security disability law. One hundred percent of Steve's practice is devoted to litigation. A member of the Rhode Island Bar Association since 1974, Steve is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1985 and the New Mexico State Bar since 1994. He was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1974 and...

Stephen currently serves as the Town Solicitor in the Town of Lincoln, RI, the Town of Warren, RI and the Town of Little Compton, RI. He also represents a variety of businesses and private clients in various areas including zoning and land use. Stephen possesses a background in law enforcement and has extensive experience in criminal matters and specializes in defending DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal cases. He is also well versed in labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and employee discipline matters. Stephen is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, cum laude. ...

RICHARD A. SINAPI is the principal and managing attorney of Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd., in Warwick, where his practice primarily focuses on governmental affairs and employment law, including discrimination and harassment claims, leave act claims, unemployment benefits claims, minimum wage and overtime claims, and workers' compensation, as well as civil rights, municipal law, real estate, and personal injury. He has over thirty (30) years of experience in the general practice of law, including general civil litigation and real estate law, including both trial and appellate work as well as corporate and commercial law advice, representation, document preparation and transaction closings....

Mr. Cooper is a Rhode Island & Massachusetts licensed, trial attorney with over 30 years of experience having handled more than 15 murder cases, defended numerous sexual assault allegations, personal injury cases (including auto accidents and medical malpractice), and approximately 2000 drug related cases. Mr. Cooper represents both men and women in divorce actions, child custody and child support cases. He has a very high win rate on trials regarding both criminal and civil matters. Mr. Cooper will usually return phone calls within 1 day. He has a courteous and professional staff who are attentive to all matters handled. ...

For the past 30 years, I have represented individuals and businesses in a wide variety of civil litigation matters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts. During that time I have tried over 50 jury trials, for both defendants and plaintiffs. We are dedicated, driven and determined to obtain the best possible results for you.

Over 35 Years Of Experience Flexible Appointment Availability Trusted & Respected Attorney Attention To Detail On Every Case Return Calls Within 24 Business Hours Personalized Service No Fees Unless Successful Free Initial Consultation Fully Licensed and Insured Admitted To Practice In All Of Rhode Island State Courts Admitted To Practice In Rhode Island and all Federal District Courts Sole Practitioner 90% Success rate with SSDI/SSI appeals, no paralegals, attorney works directly with clients.

Nick DaSilva is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2008. Nick graduated in the top 25% of his graduating class and was a candidate for Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science majors during his undergraduate studies. While at URI, Nick was a member and leader of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Nick held many positions during his undergraduate years including serving as Historian, President and Judicial Chairman. In fact, Nick has continued his involvement in the fraternity...

Mr. Kilpatrick is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations and sits on the Rhode Island Federal Bench/Bar Committee. He is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, where he serves as the current President of the Rhode Island Chapter. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Rhode Island Association for Justice, where he serves on the Board of Governors. Mr. Kilpatrick is also a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, and has been a featured speaker for the National Business Institute and the Rhode Island Bar Association on issues...

Dennis D. Bossian, Esq. is a seasoned trial attorney committed to zealously representing premium paying policyholders in all phases of complex coverage litigation for commercial and residential insurance claims. Mr. Bossian has litigated over 100 jury trials to verdict, with an incredible success rate. He has briefed and argued appeals in state and federal courts. Mr. Bossian has conducted hundreds of depositions and has represented clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in insurance carrier extra-contractual bad faith and 93A litigation. With extensive experience as a former insurance professional for two major insurance carriers, Mr. Bossian utilizes his knowledge and...

Practicing Attorney for 20 years in the State of Rhode Island. Trial experience in civil and criminal jury trials. Served as Assistant City Solicitor for two years and member of local zoning board for 5 years.

24 Years Criminal Defense Experience Experience Matters

Here’s what you need to know about me. In 1979, I passed the California Bar Exam on my first try and immediately took a job with a personal injury firm on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.

In 1980, I moved to Rhode Island and passed the Bar Exam, also on the first try. I then founded my own practice, Kiselica Law Firm to help accident victims and their families throughout Rhode Island receive the top-notch representation that they need to obtain justice and fair compensation.

Extensive Background in Personal Injury & Civil Litigation
Throughout my legal career as the Providence personal injury attorney...