Chad Vacarella

Vacarella Law, LLC

Chad Vacarella Personal Injury Lawyer

Vacarella Law, LLC

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Firm Summary

Chad has over a decade of experience handling personal injury cases.  During that time, he has represented clients involved in catastrophic personal injury cases that including car, trucking, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, premise liability, and people bitten by dogs. 

Prior to founding Vacarella Law, Chad was a partner at an international law firm where he handled personal injury lawsuits throughout the country on behalf of insurance companies. Working hand and hand with the decision makers at these international insurance companies, Chad learned what drives the decisions regarding settlements.  Chad now uses his insider information to obtain the most favorable results for his clients. 

Before moving to Boston, Chad practiced at a boutique litigation firm in Birmingham, Alabama where he successfully tried over thirty jury trials.  Chad also gained invaluable experience working for the Honorable David Proctor, United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama where he authored opinions and gained knowledge a number of matters.

Performance:

• Served as co-counsel in a month long trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts involving an international manufacturer who sought more than $13,000,000 in damages.

• Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement with a ride-sharing company due to catastrophic personal injuries.

• Obtained a seven figure settlement due to construction related issues on behalf of his client 

• Has settled hundreds of cases obtaining total settlements in excess of $10,000,000.

Credentials:

Chad is a 2009 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law.  While in law school, Chad was a member of the Bench and Bar Honor Society, a member of the Trial Advocacy Team, a member of the Criminal Law Clinic and the President of the Environmental Law Society.  He was also a senior editor for the Law & Psychology Law Review.

Chad is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in both Massachusetts and Alabama.  Chad has also handled cases in California, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Professional Activities/Affiliations

Named one of the Massachusetts’ “10 Best Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys,” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2019

Recognized on the Rising Star list by New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016 – 2019.  This award is reserved for the top 2.5% of all lawyers.

Presentations/Publications:

Moderated a panel discussion, “Navigating a Product Inspection – Tips and Strategies for Plaintiff and Defense Lawyers, Boston Bar Association, Boston, Massachusetts, December 2, 2020

“Defending Asbestos, Mold, and Other Environmental Claims,” ServPro Offices, Lawrence, Massachusetts, March 7, 2019

Panelist, “Premise Liability: Strategies and Recent Developments,” Boston Bar Association, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 2019

Co-author, “Ethical Issues for the Investigation of Employee Dishonesty Claims,” White Paper, presented at ABA 2017 Fidelity & Surety Law Committee Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, November 9, 2017

“Is the Suit Limitation Provision in Your Little Miller Act a Statute of Repose?” Surety Claims Institute Newsletter, Vol. 29, May 2016

“States, Statutes, and Fraud: A Study of Emerging State Efforts to Combat White Collar Crime,” 31 Cardozo L. Rev. 1523.