Mark W. Gemma

Mark W. Gemma is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Gemma Law Associates in Providence, Rhode Island, following in the footsteps of his father and brother, who have been long-established in the field. Inspired by their ability to form meaningful relationships with clients and actively engage in courtroom proceedings, Mr. Gemma chose to pursue a career in law, particularly in personal injury. His practice covers all personal injury matters regarding car accidents, slips and falls, wrongful death, mesothelioma, nursing home accidents/injuries, motorcycle accidents, Social Security Disability claims and lead poisoning.

The cornerstone of Mr. Gemma's professional satisfaction lies in the relationships he forms with clients, particularly accident victims. A notable case from early in his career involved a severely injured car crash survivor requiring multiple surgeries. Through perseverance in arbitration, he successfully secured a substantial award for the client, far exceeding her insurance policy limits. This experience highlighted his dedication and empathetic approach to client representation, which remains central to his practice.

Mr. Gemma stresses the importance of seeking legal counsel promptly after an injury, before engaging with insurance companies, to avoid scenarios where clients inadvertently sign away their rights. His extensive experience negotiating with insurers is crucial in securing favorable settlements, often surpassing what clients might achieve independently, even after accounting for legal fees.

Educated at Boston College and Roger Williams University School of Law, Mr. Gemma's professional affiliations include past presidency of the Roger Williams University Law School Alumni Association and various leadership roles within the Rhode Island Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. 

Mr. Gemma's legal career is distinguished by his commitment to ethical practice and exceptional legal ability, and he is recognized nationally with an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. His leadership roles include serving as president of the Rhode Island Association for Justice and holding the position of president of the Council of Presidents for the American Association for Justice. He has also received a perfect rating of “10.0” on Avvo.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.