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 responsibilities for the firm’s three regional offices, she remains one of the few law firm administrators in the country who is also a practicing attorney.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers’ Compensation
Social Security Disability
Animal & Dog Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free until we win.
  • Contingent Fees
    No fee until we win!
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 644159
Since 2000
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Portuguese:
    Spoken, Written

Roger Williams University School of Law
J.D. (1998)

1998

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State Bar of Massachusetts

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Member
2000 –
Current
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Rhode Island State Bar

&nbsp# 6308

Member
1999 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Car Accident Lawyer Fall River
Website
Car Accidents
Blog
Personal Injury Lawyer

Brian Cunha & Associates Law Office
311 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
US
Toll-Free: (508) 675-9500

Brian Cunha & Associates Law Office
904 Broadway
East Providence, RI 02914
US
Toll-Free: (401) 434-5300

Brian Cunha & Associates Law Office
172 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
US
Toll-Free: (508) 991-2100