Peter Thompson Esq

Peter Thompson has specialized in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination law for over 25 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

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Nursing Home Abuse

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• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

Maine

Since 1994

Attorney - Founder

Peter Thompson & Associates

1994 - Current

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.

1994

Activities: Managing Editor, Maine Law Review

Bowdoin College

B.A.

1990

Best Lawyers in America

US News & World Report

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

New England Super Lawyers Magazine

Super Lawyers

Awarded to top 5% of Lawyers in New England.

Million Dollar Advocate

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Since 2002

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

2004 - Current

Brain Injury Association of Maine

Director - Board of Directors

2000 - Current