Attorney Ralph A. Barbagallo, Jr.

I never met anyone who wanted to suffer physical or economic injury. On occasion the injury suffered is due to the negligence of a third party. When such an unfortunate event occurs it results in a disruption of life. One’s health can be negatively affected either temporarily or permanently. More serious cases can result in loss of capacity to earn money, disfigurement and even death.

A personal injury attorneys role is to first evaluate the negligence. Sometimes the injured party shares some fault. Then we evaluate the extent of injury. These two issues are blended together to arrive at a settlement range which represents fair and reasonable compensation to reimburse the injury victim for their loss.

There is always disagreement initially between values suggested by the victim’s attorney and the insurance representative. Through the process of negotiation wherein the weaknesses and strengths of the case are explored, the parties attempt to narrow their differences.

If the negotiation process does not result in settlement, mediation or arbitration may be utilized if both sides agree. This process introduces a third party into the process in an attempt to bring the parties together. If this does not result in settlement, then the final option is litigation, where a judge or jury decided the issues.

We subscribe to the highest standard of professional conduct. The relationship between you and your lawyer requires complete trust and confidence. This means all information from you to us will remain completely confidential.

Initial consultation to evaluate your claim is free and without obligation. If you have had an injury and want to have your claim evaluated please call us and we can schedule a flexible appointment to suit your needs.

"I never met anyone who wanted to suffer physical or economic injury."

Attorney Ralph A. Barbagallo, Jr.

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EDUCATION

A graduate of the John Breen Grammar School in Lawrence, Massachusetts. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, Massachusetts (recipient of the History Medal for highest accumulated average in History). A graduate of St. Anselms College, Manchester, New Hampshire (elected to Who’s Who American Colleges and Universities). A graduate of Boston University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts with a Juris Doctor Degree.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

  • Massachusetts: All State Courts. The Federal District Court for the 1st Circuit. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals. Supreme Judicial Court.
  • New Hampshire: All State Courts. U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. The State of New Hampshire Supreme Court.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2019-Present: Chairman of the Public Policy Committee of the Hampton N H Chamber of Commerce
  • 2013-Present: Member of the Board of Directors of the Hampton N H Chamber of Commerce
  • 2011-2012 President of the Rockingham County Bar Association
  • 2011-Present: Vice President of the Rockingham County Bar Assoc.
  • 2005-Present: Member of the Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Bar Association
  • 2005-2006: President of the Rockingham County Bar Association
  • 1992-1998, 2001 to 2002: Rockingham County Governor with the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association, Chairman of the Judicial Review Committee
  • 1992: Appointed by Governor William Weld to the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Council-Eastern District
  • 1988: Admitted to New Hampshire Bar.
  • 1983: Engaged in the private practice of law with concentration Present in the field of personal injury, including products liability and malpractice in Massachusetts & New Hampshire (since 1988)
  • 1983: Appointed Special Town Counsel for the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts.
  • General Counsel for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority responsibilities included preparing all legal documents necessary for eminent domain takings and the trial of land damage cases.
  • Engaged in the general practice of law in the areas of real estate, divorce, personal injury, civil and criminal trials.
  • Appointed by presiding Justice Albert P.Pettoruto in the Essex County Probate Court to sit as Master to hear domestic relations cases.
  • Received Appraiser’s Certification from Bentley College.
  • Participated in the Essex County Public Defender Program in the Lawrence District Court.
  • Admitted to Massachusetts Bar.
  • Legal Intern with Attorney General Edward Brooke.

CIVIC, FRATERNAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Member of RCBA
  • Member of New Hampshire Bar Association
  • Member of UNICO
  • Director Hampton NH Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Member, Salem New Hampshire Bar Association
  • Member, BMI
  • Past Vice President Republican Club of Massachusetts
  • Past President Lawrence Musician’s Union
  • Past Delegate from Local #372 to the Lawrence/Haverhill Central Labor Council and to National Conventions of the American Federation of Musicians
  • Past Director
    • Leonard Bernstein Scholarship Committee
    • Citizens League for Adult Special Services (CLASS)
    • Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
    • International Institute
    • Justinian Law Society
    • NH Association for justice
  • Past Member Massachusetts Conveyancer Association

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- Hunt