
ANDREA L. MEROLLA-SIMISTER

Andrea L. Merolla-Simister became a Partner at the firm in 2020. Her scope of practice is in civil litigation, with a focus on medical malpractice defense.
Education //
Andrea graduated from the University of Massachusetts (B..A., cum laude, 2006) and Roger Williams School of Law (J.D. 2009). She was Vice President of the Moot Court Board and a Member of the Trial Team during law school.
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Professional Experience //
Andrea joined the firm following her admission to the bar in 2009. She specializes in medical malpractice defense, advocating on behalf of healthcare providers and facilities. This includes counseling healthcare professionals in all legal matters, as well as in professional licensure investigations. She has tried numerous cases to successful defense verdicts. She is also a practicing and trained mediator and is well-skilled in the art of negotiation.
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Membership //
Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association, Board Member
Defense Counsel of Rhode Island, Board Member
DRI, Member
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DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee, Member
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DRI Women in the Law, Liaison
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DRI Women in the Law Committee, Member
RI Mediators Association, Member
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Awards and Honors //
Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence Law 2023 honoree in Medical Malpractice Defense
Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence Law 2024 honoree in Medical Malpractice Defense
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law 2024 Leader in the Law honoree
RI Bar Foundation Fellow