Where did Peter Gemma go to law school and when did he earn his degrees?

He received his B.A. degree in English from Clark University in 1987. He enrolled at Suffolk University Law School in Boston and obtained his J.D. there in 1990.

Where is Peter Gemma admitted to practice law?

He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and admitted to practice in the United States District Court – District of Rhode Island.

Why does Peter Gemma offer a contingency-fee arrangement?

He says it’s important to him to help people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the courts, and that they wouldn’t be able to afford to hire lawyers on their own if it weren’t for the contingency-fee arrangement the firm provides.

Rhode Island Injury Attorney Peter Gemma

Q: What community organizations has Peter Gemma volunteered with?

His volunteer efforts include assisting the McAuley House (a service of McAuley Ministries), SquashBusters, the Providence Little League, and the Ronald McDonald House. He is also listed as a volunteer with Crossroads Rhode Island homeless shelter and as a member of the Food Allergy Network.

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Peter Gemma grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. Even when he was young, Peter knew what it would be like to practice law in his hometown. His father, Alfred Gemma, had been practicing law in Providence since the 1960s. As a teenager, Peter knew he might follow in his father’s footsteps and become an attorney.

After receiving his B.A. degree in English from Clark University in 1987, he decided the time had come to pursue a career in the law. He enrolled at Suffolk University Law School in Boston and obtained his J.D. there in 1990.

He soon returned home to join his father’s firm, and seven years later his younger brother Mark followed suit, making Gemma Law Associates a true family law firm. The lawyers in the Gemma family intend to provide legal help in the Providence community for years to come.

Peter’s practice focuses on civil litigation—primarily cases involving personal injury, products liability, premises liability, auto accidents and construction accidents. Over the course of his career, he has had numerous significant verdicts and settlements, many of them in the six- and seven-figure range.

PETER’S COMMITMENT TO HIS RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY

He’s also maintained the firm’s commitment to the community in other ways. His volunteer efforts include assisting the McAuley House, a service of McAuley Ministries which provides food, shelter, and basic needs for indigent people; SquashBusters, an after-school program that provides educational tutoring and sports opportunities for city youths; the Providence Little League; and the Ronald McDonald House.

“We want to give back to the community,” he says. “We’re in an economic climate here in Providence where we see a lot of people who are indigent and who have a lot of problems. So, we try to help where we can.”

He brings the same spirit of commitment to his day-to-day law practice.

“It’s important to me that I’m able to help people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the courts,” he says. “They wouldn’t be able to afford to hire lawyers on their own if weren’t for the contingency-fee arrangement that we provide.”

His busy professional life and community commitments limit his personal time; but when he has it, he enjoys running, playing squash, and traveling.

EDUCATION

Clark University, B.A., 1987
Suffolk University, J.D., 1990

PRACTICE AREAS

MEMBERSHIP

Rhode Island Associates for Justice – Member
American Association for Justice – Member
Rhode Island Bar Association – Member
Massachusetts Bar Association – Member
Admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Admitted to practice United States District Court – District or Rhode Island
Justinian Law Society – Member

CHARITABLE INTERESTS/ORGANIZATIONS

Crossroads Rhode Island homeless shelter – Volunteer
Food Allergy Network – Member
Tomorrow Fund
SquashBusters-youth academic, athletic, community service program

BAR ADMISSIONS

1990, Rhode Island
1991, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
2007, Massachusetts

Best lawyers you can get. They always stayed in touch and made sure I was paid.

Romy T

Great service sky superb communication, thank you Gemma

Klowon J

Everyone at Gemma was friendly and helpful. They made a hard time easier and were effective handling the case. Much appreciated!

Laura W

They were so helpful with my MVA case ! Would recommend!

Cheyenne C

Peter and team brought a successful resolution to my case. Throughout the different stages, Peter impressed me as a caring person with calmness and fine judgment. He put the client's interest first — there were times I didn't expect him to get back to me quickly, but he returned my call as soon as my questions reached his desk. I'm very grateful for that. I'd also like to give a huge shout-out to the team, especially the case manager, Sarah. She answered my questions with endless patience and professionalism, and treated me as a person, not just a case — with real positivity and great organization. I value clear communication, and it was a pleasure working with her. All in all, thank you, Gemma Law, for bringing a resolution to my case and helping me move on. Wishing you all the best!

I had a great experience with Mark Gemma Law Associates. They took their time, stayed on top of everything, and made sure I received every penny I deserved. I truly felt like they cared about getting the best possible outcome for me. If I’m ever in another accident, Mark Gemma Law Associates will definitely be the first place I call. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs a great law firm that will really fight for you.