d'Oliveira & Associates

What d'Oliveira & Associates does

d'Oliveira & Associates is a privately held personal injury law firm founded in 1989 by Paul d'Oliveira and headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island. The firm exclusively practices personal injury and disability-related tort law, serving individuals in Rhode Island and Massachusetts who have been injured due to the negligence of another party. Its practice portfolio spans motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, bicycle, bus, pedestrian), premises liability, medical and dental malpractice, nursing home abuse, workers' compensation, dangerous drugs and defective products, and wrongful death claims.

The firm operates through a 19-office regional footprint — 11 in Rhode Island and 8 in Massachusetts — supported by a stated headcount range of 11-50 employees and a roster of senior attorneys each with 20+ years of personal injury experience. d'Oliveira & Associates works on a contingency fee basis, charging clients no fee unless a settlement or court award is obtained, and advances case costs (police reports, medical records, court filings) that are recovered only on successful resolution. Reported cumulative client recoveries exceed $300 million over 30+ years, with over 95% of cases resolved via out-of-court settlement. The firm's technology footprint is limited to a content/SEO website (good-legal-advice.com), social media channels under the 'You Mean Business' brand, and traditional phone/SMS intake — there is no disclosed proprietary technology or AI infrastructure.

The go-to-market motion combines direct consumer acquisition (24/7 toll-free intake, free consultations, multi-state physical office access) with inbound referrals from healthcare providers such as chiropractors and medical practices. Client acquisition is SMB/individual in nature with no enterprise accounts; case volume and case-mix volatility drive revenue rather than contracted recurring relationships. There are no disclosed funding events, M&A activity, or external investors; the firm operates as a founder-owned professional corporation.

Name

d'Oliveira & Associates

Legal name

d'Oliveira & Associates

Website

https://good-legal-advice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

d'Oliveira & Associates is a Rhode Island-founded personal injury law firm serving individuals in Rhode Island and Massachusetts through 19 offices. It handles auto, premises, malpractice, and mass tort cases on a contingency fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Contingency fee representation
• Car accident attorney
• Medical malpractice litigation
• Premises liability claims

Headquarters

HQ city

East Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - Personal Injury Representation: The firm operates on a contingency fee basis - clients pay no fee unless the firm obtains a settlement or court award. The firm also covers upfront costs such as police reports, medical bills, and court costs, recovering these expenses only upon successful resolution of the case.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

d'Oliveira & Associates is a personal injury law firm that provides legal representation to individuals injured due to negligence in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Services span motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, bicycle, bus, pedestrian), slip and fall, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workers' compensation, dangerous drugs, and wrongful death claims. The firm operates on a contingency fee (no-fee guarantee) model and advances case costs such as police reports, medical records, and court costs, recovering expenses only upon successful resolution.

Product overview

d'Oliveira & Associates is a personal injury law firm offering legal representation throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The firm provides a unified legal services platform with multiple specialized practice areas including auto accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, Uber/Lyft, bicycle, bus), premises liability (slip and fall), medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workers compensation, dangerous drugs/pharmaceutical litigation, and wrongful death claims. The firm operates on a no-fee guarantee basis, charging clients only upon obtaining a settlement or award. With 19 office locations across RI and MA, the firm offers free consultations and handles all practice areas through experienced personal injury attorneys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rhode Island Car Accident Legal Services Legal representation for car accident victims in Rhode Island, handling claims for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering with a no-fee guarantee.
• Rhode Island Truck Accident Legal Services Legal representation for trucking accident victims, addressing complex trucking regulations and multiple liable parties including drivers, employers, and manufacturers.
• Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for motorcycle accident victims in Rhode Island, addressing challenges in proving fault and obtaining fair compensation.
• Rhode Island Uber/Rideshare Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of Uber and Lyft accidents, navigating complex app-based insurance coverage tiers and multiple liability scenarios.
• Rhode Island Bicycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for bicycle accident victims injured by negligent drivers, addressing driver liability and insurance claims.
• Rhode Island Bus Accident Legal Services Legal representation for bus accident victims, addressing liability of government entities, private companies, and third-party drivers.
• Rhode Island Pedestrian Accident Legal Services Legal representation for pedestrian accident victims hit by motor vehicles, addressing driver negligence and visibility issues.
• Drunk Driving Injury Legal Services Legal representation for victims of drunk driving accidents, including dram shop and liquor liability claims against establishments.
• Slip and Fall Legal Services Legal representation for slip and fall accident victims injured on someone else's property due to hazardous conditions.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Legal representation for victims of medical malpractice, including dental malpractice and other healthcare negligence cases.
• Nursing Home Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, addressing inadequate care or mistreatment of elderly residents.
• Workers Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for workplace injuries including construction accidents, maritime/admiralty cases, and occupational diseases.
• Dangerous Drugs Legal Services Legal representation for victims of dangerous drugs including Depo-Provera, Elmiron, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Ozempic, Valsartan, Zantac, and other pharmaceutical cases.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for surviving family members of victims who died due to another party's negligence or intentional actions.
• Dog Bite Legal Services Legal representation for dog bite victims, holding negligent pet owners accountable for injuries.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Driver Legal Services Legal representation for victims of uninsured or underinsured drivers, helping clients recover compensation through their own insurance policies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $300 million recovered for clients over 30 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Edgar Snyder & Associates: Pittsburgh-based regional personal injury firm with multiple office locations across Pennsylvania. Comparable to d'Oliveira in regional multi-office personal injury model, contingency fee structure, and focus on auto accident cases.
• Allen & Allen: Virginia-based personal injury firm with multiple offices across the state. Comparable in regional multi-office personal injury strategy, contingency fee model, and decades-long operating history.
• Cellino Law: Personal injury firm operating primarily across New York with offices in multiple cities. Highly comparable to d'Oliveira in terms of contingency-fee model, regional multi-office strategy, and focus on auto accident and general personal injury.
• Wilshire Law Firm: California-based personal injury firm with a multi-office regional footprint operating on contingency fee. Comparable to d'Oliveira in contingency model, regional concentration strategy, and personal injury case mix.
• The Barnes Firm: Personal injury firm with offices across California and New York. Directly comparable to d'Oliveira in contingency model, multi-state regional strategy, and core personal injury case focus.
• Morgan & Morgan: The largest personal injury law firm in the United States, operating on a contingency fee model with 500+ attorneys across dozens of offices. Directly comparable to d'Oliveira & Associates in practice area, business model, and target customer (injured individuals).
• Bachus & Schanker: Colorado-based personal injury firm with multiple offices serving the Rocky Mountain region. Comparable contingency-fee model, regional multi-office footprint, and auto accident case mix.
• Kisling, Nestico & Redick: Ohio-based personal injury firm operating multiple offices throughout the state. Comparable to d'Oliveira in regional multi-office personal injury focus, contingency fee model, and auto accident emphasis.

Others

• Avvo: Online legal directory and attorney rating platform. d'Oliveira holds an Avvo 'Top Car Accident Attorney' recognition; Avvo functions as both a peer recognition body and a customer acquisition channel relevant to the firm's digital marketing strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Lawyers of Distinction: A larger national legal membership organization with personal injury attorneys across the U.S. While not a direct PI firm, it represents the broader plaintiff-side legal services landscape in which d'Oliveira competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YouMeanBusiness
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/goodlegaladvicenow
• Facebookfacebook.com/youmeanbusiness
• Instagraminstagram.com/doliveiralawfirm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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