Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke and Franco

We are an established SouthCoast law firm that specializes in all fields of civil litigation, particularly personal injury cases, auto accident cases, professional malpractice cases, employment cases, business disputes, real estate disputes, civil rights cases, municipal and governmental law, and insurance disputes. Our attorneys are skilled and experienced advocates who have impressive trial records and a commitment to the highest level of client service. We have earned a reputation for aggressive advocacy on behalf of our clients. We are backed by a first-rate, professional support staff. Our offices are located in the Andrew Robeson House, a restored 19th century mansion in the heart of New Bedford’s Historic District. Our firm was founded by Philip N. Beauregard in the mid 1980s. Richard E. Burke, Jr., Michael Franco, and Adrienne Catherine H. Beauregard-Rheaume started work with the firm as law students. They became partners in 1990, 2001, and 2018, respectively. Our attorneys have experience as a City Solicitor, general counsel to a regional school district, general counsel to several non-profit corporations, general counsel to a local labor union, legislative aide, Assistant District Attorney, and hearing officer for the Board of Bar Overseers. We do not advertise in the media. We rely on our reputation in the community to attract clients. We have developed a reputation for trial experience, aggressive advocacy, and courtroom skill. Our firm enjoys Martindale Hubbell’s highest rating – AV. We have handled many civil cases resulting in million dollar verdicts and settlements. We have also handled cases of social and political importance, and cases that have established new law on local, state, and national levels. Our attorneys have deep family roots in the SouthCoast area, and we are active in local charitable and cultural organizations.