Peter Thompson has specialized in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination law for over 20 years and has successfully resolved thousands of cases for his clients. Peter is "AV Preeminent" rated by Martindale-Hubbell ©, a well-respected peer review organization that rates lawyers based on input from judges and other esteemed members of the legal community. An AV Preeminent rating is awarded to the most outstanding lawyers in a particular field of law and is the organization's highest possible rating. He has also been designated a New England "Super Lawyer"© from 2007 to the present and is listed in U.S. News "Best Lawyers in America"© directory, the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide in the legal profession worldwide.
Attorney Thompson is also a strong supporter of non-profit organizations including the Disability Rights Center (former board member) and the Brain Injury Association of Maine (former board member). A frequent lecturer at Brain Injury Association conferences, Peter is a leading expert in legal issues affecting brain injury survivors. He is also the Legal Director of the Consumer Health Law Program (CHLP), which provides free legal assistance to individuals and families who have been denied health insurance benefits. Through his work with the CHLP, Peter has assisted hundreds of people obtain medical services that their HMOs denied. Peter is committed through his private practice and his work with these organizations to helping Mainers level the playing field and obtain fair treatment from insurers and other large companies.
Peter has successfully litigated several nationally-reported cases including Arnold v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 136 F.3d 854 (1st Cir. 1998) and Duckworth v. Pratt & Whitney, Inc., 152 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 1998).
- Employment Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Maine
- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney - Founder
- Peter Thompson & Associates
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- Founded firm in 1994. Designated a New England "Super Lawyer" in 2007. Only lawyers in the top 5% receive this designation. Also voted "Best Lawyer" (Portland) and "Best Personal Injury Lawyer" (Bangor) 4 years in a row in independent surveys conducted by Market Surveys of America. Rated "A+" by the Better Business Bureau for honesty and integrity, its highest rating. Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
- University of Maine - School of Law
- J.D.
- Activities: Managing Editor, Maine Law Review
- Bowdoin College
- B.A.
- Best Lawyers in America
- US News & World Report
- New England Super Lawyers magazine "Super Lawyer"
- Super Lawyers
- Awarded to top 5% of Lawyers in New England.
- Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Since 2002
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Maine State Bar # 008011
- Member
- Current
- American Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
- National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Member
- Current
- Disability Rights Center
- Director - Board of Directors
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- Brain Injury Association of Maine
- Director - Board of Directors
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- Consumer Health Law Program
- Volunteer Legal Director
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- Activities: Providing pro bono legal assistance to individuals who have been denied health insurance benefits by their health insurance carrier or HMO.
- Maine Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
- National Employment Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Maine Employment Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
- Website
- Peter Thompson's Personal Injury Website Profile
- Website
- Peter Thompson & Associates Personal Injury Website
- Website
- Peter Thompson's Employment Law Website Profile
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- Maine Employee Rights Group Website
- Website
- New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Website
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- Peter Thompson's New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Website Profile
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- New Hampshire Personal Injury Website
- Website
- Peter Thompson's New Hampshire Personal Injury Website Profile
- Blog
- Maine Injury Lawyer Blog
- Report: 100 Child Stroller Injuries, 500k Risky Strollers in Use, Yet Maker Refused Recall
24 April 2019 - Maine Trucking Accident Death of Deputy Spurs Review of Carrier Safety Record
17 April 2019 - The Many Dangerous Bridges of Maine Pose Serious Threat to Motorists’ Safety
9 April 2019 - Language Barriers Can Be Causal in Maine Medical Malpractice Cases
22 March 2019 - Maine Hotel Liability Spotlighted Amid Nearly 9 Million Visitor Increase in State Tourism Since 2012
15 March 2019 - Maine Dog Bite Attack Leads to Stronger State Law
8 March 2019 - Report: Maine High Schools Lag in Student Injury Prevention, Lacking Certified Athletic Trainers
1 March 2019 - Maine Motorcycle Accident Victim Awarded $2.5 Million for Injuries as Passenger
22 February 2019 - Liability for School Bullying: Is District Responsible for Student Assault and Head Injury?
15 February 2019
- Blog
- Maine Employment Lawyer Blog
- Blog
- Injury and Accident Law Blog
- What You Should Do If You've Been In An Accident
8 May 2009 - Should I Hire An Attorney to Assist Me On My Accident Case?
8 May 2009 - Accidents - Slip and Fall Accidents
8 May 2009 - Dangerous or Defective Products
8 May 2009 - Prescription Errors
8 May 2009 - Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse
8 May 2009 - Medical Malpractice
8 May 2009 - Truck Accidents
8 May 2009 - Motorcycle Accidents
8 May 2009
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