Rice Dolan & Kershaw - Providence, RI

Distinguished Civil Litigation and Trial Attorneys

Rice Dolan & Kershaw is a highly regarded civil litigation firm located in the historic Aldrich Building in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1993, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in trial practice, representing clients in both state and federal courts across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The firm's attorneys, including partner James S. D'Ambra, are seasoned litigators who bring decades of experience to complex legal matters. While the firm is well-known for its robust insurance defense practice, representing major carriers and self-insured entities, it also maintains a strong focus on protecting the rights of individuals and businesses in a wide array of civil disputes. Their approach is characterized by rigorous preparation, ethical advocacy, and a commitment to achieving the best possible results for their clients.

Comprehensive Practice Areas

Rice Dolan & Kershaw offers a broad spectrum of legal services, with a particular emphasis on litigation and dispute resolution:

• Insurance Defense: A cornerstone of the practice, defending insurers and policyholders in claims involving liability, coverage disputes, and bad faith allegations.
• Personal Injury: Representing victims of serious accidents, including motor vehicle crashes and premises liability incidents, to secure fair compensation.
• Medical Malpractice Defense: Defending healthcare professionals and institutions against claims of negligence, utilizing deep medical-legal knowledge.
• Construction Law: Handling disputes related to construction defects, contracts, and workplace accidents.
• Employment Law: Advising employers and employees on matters such as discrimination, wrongful termination, and workplace safety.
• Product Liability: Litigating complex cases involving defective products and toxic torts.

Experienced Leadership

Partner James S. D'Ambra is a key figure at the firm, bringing over 30 years of legal expertise to the team. A graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Attorney D'Ambra specializes in personal injury, premises liability, and complex construction disputes. He is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution, frequently serving as an arbitrator and mediator. The firm's attorneys are active members of the Rhode Island Bar Association and are recognized for their professionalism and legal acumen. Located in the heart of the Financial District, Rice Dolan & Kershaw provides clients with the sophisticated representation expected of a large firm, combined with the personal attention and responsiveness of a boutique practice. Whether you are an individual facing a legal crisis or a corporation navigating a lawsuit, Rice Dolan & Kershaw offers the steady hand and strategic insight needed to succeed.