Atty. Michael G. Rousseau
Michael Rousseau focuses his practice on representing people harmed by defective medical devices. For over 15 years, Michael has played a key role in assisting thousands of clients harmed by defective hernia mesh.
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Michael G. Rousseau is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Their practice focuses on litigation and health care. Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1999) and Bentley College (B.S., 1996). Active member of Associations •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Rousseau focuses his practice on representing people harmed by defective medical devices
- For over 15 years, Michael has played a key role in assisting thousands of clients harmed by defective hernia mesh
- Recently, he also represented the states of Rhode Island and New Hampshire and the City of Boston in their pursuit to hold the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of opioids accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic
- Prior to that, Michael represented thousands of women harmed by defective transvaginal mesh, including working on discovery, trials and settlements
- Previously, he spent five years heavily involved in Composix Kugel Mesh litigation, including defendant liability, discovery and trials
- He is also a member of the legal team that successfully advocated for an extension of the risk contribution theory of liability in Wisconsin in 2005, enabling lead-poisoned children and families to seek compensation from former manufacturers of lead paint
- As a law student, Michael provided volunteer representation to autistic children to help them obtain special education services and physical therapy pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Blog Posts April 6, 2026 Top 10 Asbestos Myths: Debunked by: Shalom D. Jacks January 5, 2026 5 things you should know about asbestos Causes, Not Just Cases by: John E. Herrick March 10, 2025 Does Baby Powder Cause Cancer? by: Carmen S. Scott News April 27, 2026 How Civil Litigation Helped Build Safer Workplaces-and Why It Still Matters by: Jacob R. Stout March 30, 2026 The Changing Face of Asbestos-Related Diseases by: Vincent L. Greene IV Christina M. Behm
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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