Mike Bottaro
About Mike Bottaro
Mike Bottaro is a lawyer based in Providence, RI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Mike Bottaro is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Bottaro Law Firm LLC
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, graduated 2000
Location: Providence, RI
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