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Peter Thompson Esq
Biography
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).
Practice Areas
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney - Founder Peter Thompson & Associates
Year: 1994 - Current
Description: 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.
Professional Associations
Maine Trial Lawyers Association Member (1994 - Current)
Maine Employment Lawyers Association Member (1994 - Current)
National Employment Lawyers Association Member (1994 - Current)
Consumer Health Law Program Volunteer Legal Director (1999 - Current)
Brain Injury Association of Maine Director - Board of Directors (2000 - Current)
National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Maine State Bar  # 008011 Member (Current)
Disability Rights Center Director - Board of Directors (2004 - Current)
Awards
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AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
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Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Note: Since 2002
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New England Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyers
Note: Awarded to top 5% of Lawyers in New England.
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Best Lawyers in America
US News & World Report
Education
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Bowdoin College B.A.
Year: 1990
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University of Maine - School of Law J.D.
Year: 1994
Honors: Activities: Managing Editor, Maine Law Review
Websites
http://www.peter-thompson-associates.com/our-attorneys.html
Peter Thompson's Personal Injury Website Profile
http://www.peter-thompson-associates.com/
Peter Thompson & Associates Personal Injury Website
https://www.maineemployeerights.com/peter-thompson.html
Peter Thompson's Employment Law Website Profile
http://www.maineemployeerights.com/
Maine Employee Rights Group Website
https://www.employeerightsgroup-newhampshire.com/
New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Website
https://www.employeerightsgroup-newhampshire.com/our-attorneys.html
Peter Thompson's New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Website Profile
https://www.newhampshireinjurylawfirm.com/
New Hampshire Personal Injury Website
https://www.newhampshireinjurylawfirm.com/our-attorneys.html
Peter Thompson's New Hampshire Personal Injury Website Profile
Peter Thompson & Associates
213 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240
Maine Employee Rights Group
92 Exchange St., Portland, ME 04101
Peter Thompson & Associates
92 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-0343
Peter Thompson & Associates
23 Water St, #207, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 874-0343
New Hampshire Employee Rights Group
Concord Center, 10 Ferry St, Concord, NH 03301
Peter Thompson & Associates
43 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 541-9077
Peter Thompson & Associates
227 Water St, 2nd Floor, Augusta, ME 04330
Peter Thompson & Associates
639 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841