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Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Massachusetts, 1982

United States District Court, Massachusetts

Education

Assumption College, Worcester Massachusetts – graduated Magna Cum Laude 1979

J.D., The New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts 1982

Professional Experience

Former Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County (1982 to 1985)

Attorney Ventura entered the private practice of law in 1985. Since then he has focused his practice on civil litigation representing injured persons. His civil practice in representing injured persons over the years has included motor vehicle accidents of all types, injuries suffered due to unsafe property conditions at residences and businesses, medical malpractice, defective consumer products, construction and industrial accidents, injuries at work,sports and recreation related accidents, general negligence, and claims against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices.

Attorney Ventura has handled many cases involving a wide variety of injuries, both physical and emotional, ranging from muscle and ligament injuries to more complex cases involving serious neurological and orthopedic injuries (such as brain and spinal injuries and serious fractures) requiring surgeries and leaving individuals with lifelong impairments and disabilities. He has also worked on complex fatal accidents and wrongful death cases.

As Attorney Ventura’s current practice concentrates on serious injury cases, he often retains and works with different kinds of experts necessary to the effective presentation of the client’s case in order to maximize the client’s financial recovery. Attorney Ventura has worked with experts throughout the United States involving specialists in diverse fields such as: accident reconstructionists, engineers, scientists, safety consultants, OSHA and Building Code experts, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, cardiologists, psychologists, physical rehabilitation specialists, vocational specialists, and economists.

Honors & Awards

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member, The Top Trial Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers Of America(Rue Ratings)

Professional Associations

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member, The Top Trial Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers Of America(Rue Ratings)
  • American Association for Justice
  • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Worcester County Bar Association
  • National Italian American Bar Association

Verdicts & Settlements

  • 3 Million Dollars – Motor Vehicle Accident -Wrongful Death of Minor
  • 2 Million Dollars – Medical Malpractice (co-counsel)
  • 1  Million Dollars – Motor Vehicle Accident
  • 1  Million Dollars –  Retail Store Injury
    $675,000 – Accident at Work
    $650,000 – Medical Malpractice (co-counsel)
    $525,000 – Tractor Trailer Accident
    $500,000 – Accident at Work
    $475,000 – Fall at Supermarket

Publications

Co-author of a book on Personal Injury Claims: “Injured In An Accident? Ten of America’s Leading Personal Injury Attorneys Share Their Wisdom,” (Rutherford Publishing House, 2014)