Legal Services & Lawyers

Attorney William Kickham has more than 20 years of legal practice from diverse positions in law and media, providing counsel on a wide range of legal and trial issues, in both the civil and criminal arenas. Mr. Kickham presently practices law in his own firm in Westwood, Massachusetts, and until recently was the Executive Producer and host of his own TV talk show, At The Bar, previously broadcast on the Comcast network in the suburban Boston market, discussing a variety of legal and litigation issues within Massachusetts and nationally.

In his diverse legal roles, Mr. Kickham has served as the New England Regional Manager for the Insurance Information Institute, a nationwide trade association of liability insurance companies. In this capacity, Mr. Kickham acted as the Institute’s chief spokesperson to all media, industry and opposition groups having an interest in the industry’s legal and litigation issues. Within his role, Mr. Kickham worked with and appeared in all major print, radio and television media throughout New England, as well as in national publications such as USA Today, The National Law Journal, Lawyers Weekly USA, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Prior to his association with the Institute, Mr. Kickham served as Public Affairs Counsel for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), in Boston. MATA is a specialty bar association, and is the state chapter of the American Association for Justice, (for many years formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). Mr. Kickham was responsible for media relations on all legal and trial issues, insurance liability, tort reform and civil justice issues. He directed all media coverage and commentary for the association, and served as Editor-In-Chief of all news operations. He regularly appeared in major print and broadcast media, regionally and nationally.

While attending Suffolk University Law School, Mr. Kickham also served on the House Judiciary Committee within the Massachusetts House, where he was Communications Coordinator for legal and legislative matters before the Committee. Prior to entering Suffolk Law School, Mr. Kickham directed media relations and communications strategy within a statewide coalition to reform auto insurance in Massachusetts, where he communicated complex legislative issues to a wide variety of media. Mr. Kickham is a former Special Assistant District Attorney for Norfolk County in Massachusetts, and has tried numerous criminal cases, as both prosecutor and defense counsel.

Mr. Kickham holds a degree in Economics from Boston College, and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars, was a 1982 award recipient from the Outstanding Young Men of America, and a scholarship recipient from Suffolk University Law School. In addition to serving as the host of his own talk show, At The Bar from1995 to 2005, Mr. Kickham has appeared as legal analyst and commentator on Court TV, and appeared as spokesperson and legal commentator in The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, WBZ-AM Radio, WCVB-TV, WBZ-TV, WHDH-TV, and New England Cable News, discussing a wide variety of legal issues and organizations. In addition, he has worked with such national news organizations as USA Today and 60 Minutes, in briefing researchers and producers on legal issues.

Mr. Kickham resides with his wife Debbi in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Paul Epstein, a native of Hull, graduated Hull High School in 1971. He continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.S. in Criminology. Mr. Epstein also has an M.S. in Criminal Justice from American International College, and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center.

Before starting law school, he worked as a police officer and an investigator for the public defender's office. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, where he became the supervising ADA for the Lawrence area. As recognition of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Epstein was selected to be a clinical instructor of trial tactics at Harvard Law School.

Prior to forming The Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford P.C. with Bruce Lipsey and Scott Clifford, Mr. Epstein was a founding partner in The Law Offices of Spillane & Epstein, P.C. Attorney Epstein concentrates in Personal Injury, Education Law, Products Liability, Business Mediation, and Criminal Defense. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, The Federal District Court, The United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also been admitted to argue cases in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Florida.

Mr. Epstein is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, The Massachusetts Bar Association, The Plymouth County Bar Association, and has been named an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy in Alabama. Mr. Epstein has tried hundreds of cases in most Courts in the Commonwealth, and has mediated many business disputes.

Mr. Epstein lives in Hull and is a Board member of many civic and religious organizations. He has two daughters.

Jared M. Tomassi, Esq.

Mr. Tomassi established Tomassi Law Associates, LLC to provide competent, efficient, and cost effective legal services to individuals and companies throughout the State of Rhode Island. We are committed to protecting our client's rights and interests by providing our clients with aggressive and competent legal representation.

We put our clients first. We are a "CLIENTS AND RESULTS ORIENTED" Law Firm. Phone calls are returned in a timely manner, the client is kept informed of the status of their case on a regular and consistent basis and clients are fully informed and educated on the law and legal issues relating to their case. In addition to free in-office consultations, Mr. Tomassi will also come to you, whether it is at your home, at your work or at the hospital. We are here to help and assist our clients in every step along the way.

Mr. Tomassi designed Tomassi Law Associates to utilize advanced technology and has created the law office of the 21st century; forging technology, personal experience and knowledge of the law to provide our clients with effective and efficient legal services with a "client and results oriented" approach. Mr. Tomassi incorporates a hands-on approach and deals with each client directly from start to finish. Your case will not be passed off to a paralegal.

Mr. Tomassi has his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Johnson and Wales University and his J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law. He is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice and the Rhode Island Association for Justice. Mr. Tomassi is admitted in the State of Rhode Island and in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Mr. Tomassi is also the President/CEO of Forensic Business Solutions, Inc., which is an Independent Insurance Adjusting and Private Investigation Company. Mr. Tomassiâs experience as an Independent Insurance Adjuster and Private Investigator, working directly for the Insurance Companies throughout the country, provides him with a unique knowledge base, experience and perspective in Plaintiffâs representation. He has extensive experience and knowledge in business, insurance, investigations and criminal proceedings having owned and operated Forensic Business Solutions, Inc., for the past 8 years and working in the insurance, investigation, and business employment/HR industry for over 10 plus years.

Tomassi Law Associates, LLC has forged technology, personal experience and knowledge of the law as well as established relationships with various well established attorneys and resources to ensure your legal issues are handled in the most effective, thorough and cost-effective manner possible.

Effective legal advocacy requires thorough research, polished writing skills, creative investigation, salesmanship, honesty and - with respect to dispute resolution and business negotiations - competitiveness.

Areas of Practice

Administrative Law
Bad Faith Insurance
Bankruptcy Law
Business & Commercial Law
Contracts
Debtor/Creditor
Business Organizations
Traffic Violations
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Trusts
Wills
Family Law
Divorce
Nursing Home
Insurance Defense
Insurance Law
Litigation & Appeals
Personal Injury -- Defense
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Probate & Estate Administration
Products Liability Law
Professional Malpractice Law
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Real Estate Law
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord/Tenant
Tax Increment Financing
Taxation Law
Workers' Compensation Law

Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Rhode Island, 2006
U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 2007

Education
Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
J.D.
Johnson & Wales University, Bristol, Rhode Island
B.S.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major: Criminal Justice

Representative Clients
Injured Parties
Individuals
Businesses

Professional Associations and Memberships
Rhode Island Bar Association
Rhode Island Association for Justice
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice

Past Employment Positions
Forensic Business Solutions, Inc., President, 1999 - 2008
Ancillary Businesses
Forensic Business Solutions, Inc.
Voice Exchange Pro

Languages
English
Spanish

Birth Information
1976, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States of America

I want you to feel that you have an Attorney for life. When your life's problems call for legal advice or representation, I will be there to help. If your problem reaches into an area of the Law that I don't ordinarily work with, I will be happy to recommend an Attorney whose focus lies in that area or if necessary bring in an Attorney who specializes in that area of the Law to assist us with your problem. I like to think that my clients can count on me as their "Attorney for Life", whatever problems may arise in the future.

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Debora A. Concepcion is a litigation associate and a member of Parker Scheer's Complex Personal Injury Group. Ms. Concepcion has experience in a wide area of complex personal injury claims including medical and dental malpractice; motor vehicle negligence; product liability; defective premises; and workplace sexual assault.

In 2008, Ms. Concepcion was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a New England Rising Star, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of the attorneys practicing in the six New England states.

Prior to joining Parker Scheer, Attorney Concepcion was a litigation associate with the firm Zizik, LaSalle & Powers, P.C., where she concentrated in the defense of motor vehicle related claims. As a member of Parker Scheer's Complex Personal Injury Group, Ms. Concepcion brings an invaluable perspective to her work as a plaintiff's advocate, providing her clients with an inside view on insurance claims practices and defense strategies.

Attorney Concepcion makes her home in Dracut, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter.