Donna M. Nesselbush
Marasco & Nesselbush LLP • Providence, RI
Social SecurityMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
dnesselbush@m-n-law.com
Phone
(401) 414-2894
Website
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Address
Providence, RI, US
Professional
About
**Donna M. Nesselbush** **Founding Partner, Marasco & Nesselbush LLP** **Providence, RI** **Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability** Donna M. Nesselbush is a distinguished founding partner at Marasco & Nesselbush LLP, where she passionately advocates for individuals who have suffered injuries and disabilities. With a career dedicated to the fields of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability, Attorney Nesselbush has become a formidable force in the legal community of Rhode Island. Over the years, she has successfully represented thousands of Social Security Disability claimants at various levels, including the Social Security Administration, the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, the Appeals Council, and in U.S. District and Appeals Courts. Her landmark victories in the United States Court of Appeals have not only set legal precedents but have also secured significant benefits for deserving clients, making a profound impact on their lives. In addition to her litigation prowess, Attorney Nesselbush is a respected thought leader in Social Security Disability law. She serves as the Chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Social Security Disability Committee and is an active member of both the American and Rhode Island Associations for Justice. As a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, she is committed to advancing the rights of disabled individuals. A proud graduate of Brown University, where she received the Sarah Doyle Prize for her contributions to women on campus and in the community, Attorney Nesselbush also graduated cum laude from Suffolk University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, the United States District Court, and the United States Court of Appeals. With her extensive experience and unwavering dedication, Donna M. Nesselbush is a trusted advocate for those navigating the complexities of personal injury and disability law in Rhode Island.
About Social Security Law
Social Security attorneys help individuals obtain disability benefits and retirement benefits. They guide clients through the application and appeals process. Common matters include disability benefits, ssdi claims, ssi claims, appeals.
Credentials
Education
1991 Suffolk University Law School JD - Juris Doctor, cum laud 1984 Brown University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish | Italian | Portuguese
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2012 Social Security Book 10 Tips to WIN Your Social Security Disability Case 1991 Suffolk University Law Review From Rule of Thumb to Rule of Law: The Evolution of the Rhode Island Legal System's Response to Domestic Violence 1991 Rhode Island Supreme Court Amicus brief: McMaugh v. State
Associations
2009 - Present Rhode Island Bar Association Fellow 2004 - Present Rhode Island Bar Association, Social Security Disability Law Sub-Committee Founding Member 1991 - Present Rhode Island Bar Association Admitted to Practice 1991 - Present United States District Court for the Distrrict of Rhode Island Admitted to Practice National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives Sustaining Member
Speaking
2011 Rhode Island Bar Association, Annual Meeting (2011) Handling A Social Security Disability Case 2009 Rhode Island Bar Association, Annual Meeting (2009) Social Security Disability
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Updated: May 25, 2026