Rute Mendes has been practicing with Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith since 2004, where she currently concentrates in Personal Injury Law.
 
Attorney Mendes works closely with the Brazilian Consulate General in Hartford providing counsel and legal advice in various matters. Attorney Mendes also concentrates part of her practice in representing victims in sexual assault and molestation cases in the criminal courts as well as representing the families of people who have passed due to the negligence of others.
 
Attorney Mendes is heavily involved with the Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury CT, where she serves as Vice President. Attorney Mendes is also involved with her alma mater, Western Connecticut State University, where she participates as an Advisor to the Mock Trial class in the Justice and Law Department.