About
Mike Bottaro is the owner and president of Bottaro Law Firm in Rhode Island. The practice focuses on personal injury claims, accident litigation, insurance issues, and wrongful death matters. Bottaro works with injured people and families and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.
Bottaro earned a B.A., cum laude, from Boston College and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.
Bottaro brings practical experience to the representation. He founded his firm after building a litigation background that included a judicial clerkship with the Colorado Court of Appeals. His practice is devoted to representing injured clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and addressing the insurance and litigation issues that follow serious accidents. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.
Mike Bottaro also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. His firm leadership combines direct client representation with the development of a regional personal injury practice. His legal background and appellate clerkship provide a foundation for evaluating claims, preparing cases, and guiding clients through negotiations and litigation. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founding Partner, The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC
- Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Board Member, Rhode Island Association for Justice
- Founder, Bottaro Gives Back
Licensed State
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
Education
- University of Colorado School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Boston College
Bachelor’s Degree Cum Laude
Awards & Badges



- Animal & Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Devices & Dangerous Drugs
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Products Liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Litigation
- Workers' Compensation





