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Attorney Matthew D. Provencher is pleased to return to DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd. Previously an associate with the firm, Matt returned in 2026 as an attorney, bringing over a decade of experience in Rhode Island and Massachusetts courts.
Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2011. He was admitted to the Roger Williams University School of Law, from which he received his Juris Doctor upon graduating magna cum laude in 2015. During his time in law school, Matt served as an editor on the Roger Williams University Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court Board.
A practicing attorney since 2015, Matt proudly represents clients in both state and federal courts. He got his start as a law clerk supporting the Justices of the Rhode Island Superior Court in Warwick, then moved into a similar role at the Massachusetts Superior Court in Boston. Following his clerkship, Matt joined DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., as an associate representing plaintiffs harmed due to medical malpractice, catastrophic injury accidents, and defective and dangerous products. Additionally, he has engaged in public interest litigation representing plaintiffs in civil rights actions arising from unlawful arrests, use of excessive force, and other constitutional violations. Matt also has experience representing Massachusetts municipalities and private individuals in affordable housing development matters.
In recognition of his work on behalf of the injured, Matt was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® every year from 2019 to 2025.
Matt is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Association for Justice, and the New Bedford Bar Association. He is admitted to the bar in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as to the United States District Courts for the Districts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Matt brings substantial experience and insight to the team at DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd. His decade-plus of work representing the injured brings a valuable perspective and enables the firm to support the legal needs of individuals harmed by other parties’ actions or carelessness even more effectively.
Medical negligence claims arise from harm caused by a medical provider’s failure to meet the accepted standard of care. When a provider fails to properly evaluate, treat, or monitor a patient’s condition, they may cause a preventable injury with lasting consequences. Some typical examples of medical negligence may include:
These claims aren’t solely based on poor outcomes. They focus on whether a doctor, hospital, nurse, or other provider acted in a way that fell below the standards reasonably careful medical professionals would have applied under similar circumstances. Because these claims often involve such significant physical, emotional, and financial consequences, they call for careful review of the records, a clear understanding of the medicine involved, and close attention to how the injury changed the person’s life.
Matt takes a thorough and disciplined approach to handling medical negligence matters. He gathers his client’s medical records and collaborates closely with qualified experts to prepare a case that explains both what went wrong and why it matters. If you were harmed by a provider’s negligence, Matt can help you pursue accountability by keeping the focus on the real impact of the injury on your health, stability, and future.
All manner of products have the potential to injure people, from defective vehicle components and dangerous drugs to flawed children’s toys and faulty consumer products and tools. Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of commercial products have a duty to put reasonably safe products on the market and provide adequate warnings of any risks they pose to their buyers and users. When unsafe or defective products reach the market and cause harm, injured people have the right to pursue product liability claims against the responsible parties.
Accidents involving defective products can have severe consequences for nearly every part of a person’s daily life, from their physical health and financial security to their independence and long-term well-being. When Matt represents you in a product liability claim, he’ll look into how the product was designed, made, marketed, and used. Some of the questions he might ask include:
Matt approaches every product liability case with the intent of preparing a persuasive claim that focuses on the accountability of parties at all stages in the product’s creation and marketing. He believes no one should have to suffer with the effects of a manufacturer’s negligence or face their future without financial security.
Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries that cause long-term or permanent harm and change the course of a person’s life in ways that affect their mobility, cognition, communication, or ability to live and work independently. These injuries arise from serious vehicle crashes, unsafe property conditions, workplace incidents, violent misconduct, and other preventable acts.
A person with a catastrophic injury faces extensive medical care and major life changes that extend far beyond the initial physical harm. In addition to requiring ongoing medical treatment, they likely have to manage significant physical pain and the emotional challenges that come with new limitations on their ability to work or take part in their previous routines, hobbies, and family activities. These changes and uncertainty about the future can place pressure on their whole household.
As a result, Matt believes catastrophic injury claims must account not just for what happened during and immediately after the injury accident, but also for the full impact the injury is likely to have over time. Clients facing this magnitude of loss deserve steady, thoughtful legal representation focused on their needs. Matt treats these cases with the seriousness, preparation, and personal attention they deserve.
Public interest litigation involves legal action brought to protect individual rights by addressing the misconduct of government bodies, public officials, or other institutions whose actions in individual cases have implications for the broader public. These civil rights cases often focus on the pursuit of fairness, accountability, and equal treatment under the law for those harmed by unlawful conduct through abuse of power or the denial of their protected rights. Situations that may give rise to these claims include:
If you’ve suffered violent, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful treatment, having an attorney with experience in public interest litigation can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case. Matt brings a strong background in civil rights and public interest litigation to DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., along with a solid commitment to protecting the rights of those who have been wronged. He’s an experienced advocate who understands how to present your case with the necessary clarity and force and hold powerful entities accountable for their actions.
