Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.
Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative responsibilities for the firm's three regional offices, she remains one of the few law firm administrators in the country who is also a practicing attorney.
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 644159
Since 2000
1998
J.D. (1998)
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance