UNPARALLELEDTrial Experience & Success
About DBM&Q
Rhode Island Personal Injury Attorneys
Helping Those Who Have Suffered Catastrophic Injuries or the Wrongful Death of a Loved One
After a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, you deserve the best legal representation. The at-fault party or parties should be held accountable, but you may face numerous obstacles along the way. From undervaluing claims to denying liability altogether, large corporations and insurance companies can make it almost impossible for an unrepresented claimant to secure a fair settlement. A skilled Rhode Island personal injury lawyer will level the playing field so you can pursue the compensation you need to rebuild.
Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. serves all people of Rhode Island in medical malpractice, birth injury, catastrophic injury, and a wide range of other personal injury and wrongful death cases. Since our establishment in 1975, we have had unparalleled success in holding individuals and corporations accountable for their negligence and wrongdoing. When you need help, Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn will be with you from beginning to end.
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Best Lawyers Lawyer of the YearLawyer of the Year is awarded to attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for their specific practice area and geographic region. Only one attorney is selected as Lawyer of the Year for each area of law and location.
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Martindale-Hubbell AV PreeminentMartindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ is the gold standard when it comes to rating lawyers who have been recognized for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards. These ratings are used by attorneys referring clients and people researching lawyers for their own legal needs in order to choose the appropriate legal representative for their situation.
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Save Our JuriesSave Our Juries was founded in 1958 and is a public awareness campaign sponsored by the American Board of Trial Advocates. Some of the most respected plaintiff and defense civil attorneys in the United States are members of ABOTA. The goal of Save Our Juries to educate and mobilize citizens to protect our Seventh Amendment rights.
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LawDragonSelection to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer guide is both prestigious and hard-earned. Lawdragon selects only 500 honorees each year in an effort to recognized only the most distinguished practicing attorneys.
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Martindale - Hubbell AV PreeminentMartindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ is the gold standard when it comes to rating lawyers who have been recognized for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards. These ratings are used by attorneys referring clients and people researching lawyers for their own legal needs in order to choose the appropriate legal representative for their situation.
Case Results
Why Choose
Decof Barry Mega & Quinn, P.C.?
- Rhode Island’s first law firm to specialize in personal injury
- Recovered more verdicts than any other firm in Rhode Island
- Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News
- Serving clients and their families for over 40 years
- Contributors & supporters of numerous charitable organizations
Record Setting Results
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$61 Million
Largest Rhode Island judgment, following a $40 million jury verdict in eight-day trial in Providence County Superior Court.
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$32 Million
Jury verdict for a veteran and his wife against a university for paralysis caused by negligence.
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$28 Million
At one time Rhode Island's largest jury verdict, in a medical malpractice wrongful death case.
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$18 Million
Once Rhode Island's largest trial verdict- awarded to a victim of a motor vehicle collision.
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$7.8 Million
Judgment for an elderly couple against a commercial airline for injuries related to a stairway fall.
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$2 Million
Jury verdict in a workplace injury trial involving an arm amputation.
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$8.6 Million
Jury verdict in a medical malpractice trial concerning delayed treatment of a post-op spinal infection.
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$2.5 Million
Jury verdict in a medial malpractice trial involving the death of a newborn.
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$180 Million
Settlements on behalf of Rhode Island taxpayers following the "RISDIC" credit union collapse.
Practice Areas
Our Areas of Practice
We focus our practice on medical negligence, catastrophic injuries, death cases and more, and have extensive experience and success in these complex matters.
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Our History
Decof Barry Mega & Quinn is Rhode Island's first law firm to specialize in personal injury. Watch this video to learn more about our firm's history and our dedication to help our clients.
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Meet Our Legal Team
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Mark B. Decof
Mark B. Decof, the principal shareholder and senior trial lawyer at Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C., serves as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts pertaining to complex medical malpractice, product ...
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Patrick C. Barry
Patrick C. Barry joined Decof & Decof, P.C. in 1997, beginning his legal career. The firm became known as Decof, Decof & Barry, P.C. in 2013 before becoming Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 2018. He handles all aspects of cases involving ...
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Michael P. Quinn, Jr.
Michael P. Quinn, Jr. joined Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 2010, with a focus on representing victims, including parents, children, and families, of tragic losses and catastrophic physical injuries. Michael is an accomplished trial lawyer and ...
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Jeffrey A. Mega
Jeffrey A. Mega joined Decof, Decof & Barry, P.C. in 2014. A seasoned litigator, Jeff handles all aspects of cases in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, and product liability.
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Jennifer A. Barry
Jennifer A. Barry joined Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 1997, and dedicated the first few years of her practice to handling the professional liability actions arising out of the RISDIC credit union crisis. She now represents clients in complex ...
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Douglas E. Chabot
Douglas E. Chabot joined Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 2010, practicing in the fields of medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, pharmaceutical claims, and medical device litigation.
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Donna M. Di Donato
Donna M. Di Donato joined Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 1990, practicing in the areas of personal injury law, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. She litigates cases including serious personal injury and death claims, often arising out of ...
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Timothy J. Grimes
Timothy J. Grimes joined the personal injury law firm, Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in January 2017, handling catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, and product liability claims at the state and federal levels.
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Mark J. Brice
Mark J. Brice joined the personal injury law firm, Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. in 2001 as an American Board of Trial Advocates board-certified trial attorney, devoting his practice to representing severely injured children and families in ...
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