Matthew D. Rocheleau is a trusted trial attorney who brings more than 25 years of experience to our team at Decof, Mega & Quinn, P.C.. He focuses his practice on representing victims with complex and consequential claims involving medical malpractice and serious personal injury.
A graduate of the University of Vermont and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Matthew began his legal career working at a general practice in Massachusetts, where he handled matters of personal injury, family law, and criminal law. He subsequently worked in the areas of medical malpractice, insurance defense, and insurance coverage issues, and amassed considerable experience in other complex corporate, injury, and government litigation. Over the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to take conduct jury trials and arbitrations, presented appellate arguments and has cultivated a reputation for his versatility and legal acumen.
As a trial attorney at Decof, Mega & Quinn, P.C., Matthew draws from his decades of experience to provide plaintiffs in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases with the insight, advocacy, and firepower they need to seek justice. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughout his career, he’s able to help clients level the playing field with powerful adversaries and insurance carriers, and effectively position them for positive resolutions by leveraging his insight into the “other side.”
In addition to his skill and trial experience, Matthew is a passionate advocate. He understands that individuals who pursue personal injury cases need guidance, support, and competent counsel to navigate unfamiliar legal terrain. Having worked with countless clients who relied on his services amid life-altering experiences, he has honed his approach to providing personalized representation, as well as his ability to help clients prevail even in the most challenging circumstances.
Matthew grew up in Essex, Vermont, where he ran cross country and track in high school, was active with Boy Scouts (achieving the rank of Eagle Scout), and, like most native Vermonters, enjoyed skiing during the winter. Outside of the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his family and two miniature schnauzers, exercising in the morning, cooking, and watching historical documentaries.
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, cum laude (J.D. 1998)
- University of Vermont, Political Science; History (B.A. 1995)
Admissions
- State of Rhode Island
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
- First Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships & Affiliations
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Rhode Island Association for Justice
Honors and Recognitions
- National Eagle Scout Association
- Assistant Editor Cooley Law Review
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2013
