Resume Contents: Personal Information Employment Education Admitted to Practice Memberships Practice Areas Include Professional Appointments Teaching Appointments Activities Presentations Publications       October 28, 1953     Fall River, Massachusetts   David J. Oliveira, Esq. 155 South Main Street Suite 305 Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-9191 (401) 274-9190 (Fax) doliveira@djolaw.com   Bridgewater State College      B.A., (cum laude) 1977         Major: Political Science         Minor: Urban Affairs Recipient: Political Science Graduation Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Political Science, May 1977 Boston College Law School      J.D., (magna cum laude) 1980 Elected to Order of the Coif; Member Boston College Law Review, 1979-1980            Rhode Island Bar, 1980 Massachusetts Bar, 1980 United States Courts: District of Rhode Island, 1980 District of Massachusetts, 1984 District of Connecticut, 1991 First Circuit Court of Appeals, 1984     American Bar Association Rhode Island Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association The American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics     Serious Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Complex Litigation Premises Security Construction and Surety Law Liquor Liability   By:  President Rhode Island Bar  Association     Medical-Legal Committee 1990—      Continuing Legal Education Committee 2000—   By: Chief Justice Rhode Island Supreme Court      Mandatory Continuing Legal Education      Commission 2000—   Adjunct Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law: Law and Medicine Advanced Torts Trial Advocacy Advanced Trial Advocacy     Legal Counsel, Rhode Island Association for Cardiac Children, 1986 - 1991 Advisory Board, Rhode Island Association for Cardiac Children, 1991 - 1997 Board Member, A Wish Come True, 1991 - 1992 Secretary, Westerly Rotary Club, 1991 - 1992 President, Westerly Rotary Club, 1993 - 1994 Catholic Lawyers Association of Rhode Island, 1985 - 1990 St. Thomas More Society of Rhode Island (Founding Member),  1998— Roger Williams American Inns of Court, 1998—   1.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices", Rhode Island Hospitality Association, Providence, Rhode Island, September, 1989. 2.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices", Rhode Island Hospitality Association, Newport, Rhode Island, October, 1989. 3.  "Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts", National Litigation Conference, Orlando, Florida, February, 1990. 4.  "Preparing, Settling and Trying Neck and Back Injury Cases", Res Nova Seminars, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, March, 1990. 5.  "Preparing, Settling and Trying Neck and Back Injury Cases", Res Nova Seminars, Inc., Los Angeles, California, April, 1990. 6.  "Risk Management/Commercial Premises Liability", South County Tourism Council, University of Rhode Island, April, 1991. 7.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices", Misquamicut Business Association, Misquamicut, Rhode Island, May, 1992. 8.  “Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices Forum”, Rhode Island Hospitality Association and The Newport Police Department, Newport, Rhode Island, June, 1992. 9.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices", The Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce, Westerly, Rhode Island, June, 1992. 10.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, The Windjammer Restaurant, Misquamicut, Rhode Island, July, 1992. 11.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Venus de Milo Restaurant, Swansea, Massachusetts, semiannual presentations, 1989 to present. 12.  “Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices Forum, The Somerset Police Department, Somerset, Massachusetts, September, 1992. 13.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Hillside Cafe, Newport, Rhode Island, May 4, 1993. 14.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, The Sakonnet Vineyard, Little Compton, Rhode Island, May 25, 1993. 15.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, Newport, Rhode Island, May 18 and May 26, 1993. 16.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Newport Marriott Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island, June 3, 1993. 17.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Union Station Brewery, Providence, Rhode Island, December 3, 1993. 18.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Thames Street Athletic Club, Newport, Rhode Island, May 3, 1994. 19.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, Newport, Rhode Island, May 26, 1994. 20.  "Rhode Island Food Safety Conference" Presentation, Johnson & Wales University, Warwick, Rhode Island, December 7, 1994. 21.  "Premises Liability:  Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Rhode Island" National Business Institute, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, January 20, 1995. 22.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, Newport, Rhode Island, May 17, 1995. 23.  "Liquor Liability/Responsible Serving Practices" Presentation, The Hotel Viking, Newport, Rhode Island, May 24, 1995. 24.  "The Personal Injury Paralegal in Rhode Island", Institute for Paralegal Education, Providence, Rhode Island, October 18, 1995. 25. "Rhode Island Food Safety Conference", Johnson & Wales University, Warwick, Rhode Island, May 20, 1996. 26.  "Legal and Ethical Issues:  The Status of Embryos in In-Vitro Fertilization", American Bar Association, Torts & Insurance Practice Section, Law and Medicine Sub-Section, Orlando, Florida, August 2, 1996. 27.   "Proving Permanent Impairment and Establishing Disability,"  Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, September 5, 1996 28.   "Trying the Wrongful Death Case in Rhode Island", National Business Institute, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, November 19, 1996. 29.   "Premises Liability:  Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Rhode Island" National Business Institute, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, February 28, 1997. 30.   "Using Exhibits to Win Your Case in Rhode Island", National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, September 30, 1997. 31.   “Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island", Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, December 11, 1997. 32.  "From Classroom to Courtroom:  Trial Techniques for the New Lawyer", Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Roger Williams School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island, January 21, 1998. 33.  "The Judge's Role as Gatekeeper: Responsibilities and Powers," The Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School, Rhode Island Judicial College, Bristol, Rhode Island, April 3, 1998. 34.  "The Uniform Prudent Investors Act", Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, April 30, 1998. 35.  "Trial Advocacy in Rhode Island" National Business Institute, Warwick, Rhode Island, May 19, 1998. 36.  “Trying the Wrongful Death Case” National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, August, 1998. “ Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island", Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, December 10, 1999.  37.  “Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island", Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, December 9, 1999. 38.  “School Food Safety Policy Workshop”, University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension, Warwick, Rhode Island, March 15, 2000. 39.  “Medical Malpractice in Rhode Island” National Business Institute, Providence,  Rhode Island, March 22, 2000. 40. “Practical Legal Ethics in Rhode Island:  Issues and Answers”, National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, September 19, 2000. 41. “School Food Safety Policy Workshop”, University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension, Warwick, Rhode Island, November 15, 2000. 42. “Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island”, Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, December 9, 2000. 43. “The Winning Edge: Persuasive Communications”, Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting, Providence, RI, June 7, 2001. 44. “How Industry and Inspectors Can Reduce the Likelihood of Being Sued”, Rhode Island Environmental Health Association, 39th Annual Yankee Conference, The Providence Marriott, Providence Rhode, Island,  September 25—28, 2001. 45. “Advanced Issues in Rhode Island Medical Malpractice”, National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, October 18, 2001. 46. “Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island”, Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, January 17, 2002. 47. “Practical Legal Ethics in Rhode Island:  Issues and Answers”, National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, May 2, 2002.   1. Oliveira, D.J., "Proper Standard for Enforcing an Internal Revenue Service Section 7602 Summons:  United States v. LaSalle National Bank," 20 Boston College Law Review 741, 1979. 2. Oliveira, D.J., "A Translation of Physician Medical Records for Use in Personal Injury Litigation," Rhode Island Bar Journal, November, 1984. 3. Oliveira, D.J., et al, Personal Injury Forms, James Publishing, 1985. 4. Oliveira, D.J., et al, Litigating Neck and Back Injuries, James Publishing, 1987. 5. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "How to Handle Surveillance Evidence," 34 Practical Lawyer 55, 1988. 6. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "An Attorney's Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder", 1 Practical Lawyer 73, 1990. 7. Oliveira, D.J., et al, Personal Injury Trial Handbook, Wiley Law Publications, 1989. 8. Oliveira, D.J., et al, Commercial Premises Liability, Wiley Law Publications, 1991. 9. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Premises Liability:  Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Rhode Island" National Business Institute, Inc., 1995. 10. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "The Personal Injury Paralegal in Rhode Island", Institute for Paralegal Education, 1995. 11. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Legal and Ethical Issues:  The Status of Embryos in In-Vitro Fertilization", American Bar Association, Torts & Insurance Practice Section, Law and Medicine Sub-Section, 1996. 12. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Trying the Wrongful Death Case in Rhode Island", National Business Institute, Inc., 1996. 13. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Proving Permanent Impairment and Establishing Disability," Rhode Island Bar Association, 1996. 14. Oliveira, D.J. et al, "Using Exhibits to Win Your Case in Rhode Island, National Business Institute, 1997. 15. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island",  Rhode Island Bar Association, 1997. 16. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Trial Advocacy in Rhode Island", National Business Institute, 1998. 17. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Trying the Wrongful Death Case in Rhode Island", National Business Institute, Inc., 1998. 18. Oliveira, D.J., et al, "Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island",  Rhode Island Bar Association, 1998. 19. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “Trying the Wrongful Death Case” National Business      Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, August, 1998. 20. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “ Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island", Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, 1999. 21. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “Medical Malpractice in Rhode Island” National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, March 23, 2000. 22. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “Practical Legal Ethics in Rhode Island:  Issues and Answers”, National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, 2000. 23. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “ Civil Law Practice in Rhode Island", Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, Rhode Island, December 7, 2000. 24. Oliveira D.J., et al, “The Winning Edge: Persuasive Communications”, Rhode Island Bar Association, Providence, RI, June 2001. 25. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “Advanced Issues in Rhode Island Medical Malpractice”, National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, October 2001. 26. Oliveira, D.J., et al, “Practical Legal Ethics in Rhode Island:  Issues and Answers”, National Business Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, 2002.

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