About Our Firm - Gemma Law Associates, Inc.

Rhode Island Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers

Gemma Law Associates, Inc. is a highly regarded Rhode Island-based law firm, acclaimed for its commitment to assisting accident and injury victims and their families throughout the state for over 45 years. Founded by Alfred J. Gemma and currently under the leadership of his sons, Peter and Mark Gemma, our notable reputation has been garnered thanks to our numerous six-figure settlements and verdicts for deserving clients.

To ensure continued success, we have also made the necessary commitments to staff, technology, and library resources, including a state-of-the-art computerized case-management system that allows us to respond quickly to our clients’ needs.

History of the Firm

At a young age, Alfred Gemma’s father (also named Alfred), emigrated from Italy and opened a market called Gemma’s Market in Providence. The market is still there today.

Alfred Gemma Sr. was a very generous, humble, industrious, and hardworking man. He eventually became the owner of a sausage factory and ran that for many years. Alfred Jr. tells his family stories of working in both businesses as a young boy and teen. Seeing firsthand how physically hard and demanding the work was, he opted to focus on school.

Alfred Sr. also appreciated the importance of education as he left school after the 7th grade when he came to America. With his parents’ support and encouragement, Alfred Jr. attended an elite boys’ high school in Providence and obtained an Ivy League college education. He graduated from one of the top law schools in the country, the University of Chicago, in 1959.

Alfred Jr. spent six months working for a law firm before striking out on his own. He remained a solo practitioner for five years before adding a second lawyer to the operation. He started his firm in Providence and raised his family there. Alfred Jr. spent his law career helping people receive compensation for other people’s negligence. He helped people become whole after suffering from negligence and wrongdoing. His sons, Mark and Peter, run the personal injury law firm now and continue to help people in the same way.

Exemplifying Their Father’s Strong Values

When you have a conversation with Peter Gemma, you can tell he is always going to do the right thing. He has strong ethics and wins by doing things the right way. He is always available to answer client questions and treats everyone in his office with dignity and respect. Like his brother Mark, Peter learned from watching his dad interact with clients and employees. Peter states:

“Although my father took a very different path from my grandfather, he adopted my grandfather’s work ethic and loyalty to our community. My father is very humble and generous. He treated clients like family and would take the time to speak with anyone who would call with a question or concern.”

Alfred’s example left a strong impression on his sons. Not only did their father assist the injured, but they also aspired to become involved in a career just like his that involved direct interaction with clients, fostering meaningful and important relationships. So, it’s no surprise that clients use words like professional, excellent, and respectful to describe Alfred’s legacy within the firm.

The Importance of Community

Rhode Island has been home to the Gemma family for several generations. It’s where they’ve raised their families and established their professional careers. Alfred Jr. set an example of volunteering at organizations like the McAuley House to give back to the community as much as possible. Gemma Law has also sponsored an Elmwood Little League team for over 20 years, providing countless children with opportunities to learn teamwork and sportsmanship.

Additionally, Gemma Law supports SquashBusters, an urban squash program promoting college, character, and health. Mark Gemma also volunteers at a charter school in Central Falls, RI. He recruited several of his friends and together, they support the school financially and go on outings with some of the most at-risk kids without a father figure at home. They have taken the kids bowling, race car driving, and even to a Celtics game. Moreover, Gemma Law volunteers and contributes to many other local charities.

Gemma Law Is Here for Rhode Island and Massachusetts

We’ll treat you right. That’s how we were raised.

Gemma Law Associates, Inc. is here if you need us. We never charge legal fees unless we win compensation for you. This means you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by having our firm on your case. Alfred Gemma set the standards of client care, and we will continue to honor him by consistently providing excellent care to everyone who walks through our door.

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