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also known as Eric Chisholm
J. Eric Chisholm received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Salem State College and his law degree from Suffolk University Law School. He served as an enlisted member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1995 through 2001. While attending Suffolk University Law School, Eric was a member of the Voluntary Prosecutor’s Clinic, where he represented the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a 3:03 certified Assistant District Attorney, gaining valuable courtroom experience early in his legal career.
Eric began his practice representing claimants at a national Social Security Disability firm, handling SSDI cases across the country. He later transitioned to one of the Commonwealth’s more prestigious workers’ compensation insurance defense firms, where he represented large insurance companies and self-insured entities. With a desire to return to representing individuals—and armed with firsthand knowledge of how insurers evaluate and defend claims—Eric shifted his practice to advocating exclusively for injured workers.
Eric spent over twelve years at one of Massachusetts’ most respected employee-side workers’ compensation firms, representing injured workers throughout the Commonwealth. He also spent a brief period at one of the state’s largest personal injury firms. Ultimately, however, the high-volume nature of that practice did not align with his belief that clients deserve direct access to their attorney and personalized representation. That belief led him to found Chisholm Law LLC, where the focus remains on providing attentive, client-centered legal services.
Over the course of his more than twenty-year career, Eric has received consistent recognition for his work on behalf of injured workers. He holds an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 rating from Avvo. He was selected to Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star from 2008 through 2012, recognizing top attorneys under 40. More recently, Eric has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2025 and 2026, further reflecting his continued reputation as one of the leading workers’ compensation attorneys in Massachusetts.
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39 Cross Street, Suite 204, Peabody, MA, 01960
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Best Attorney I've Ever Used!
I have a disability that is very difficult to prove that was indirectly caused by my employer. Over the past few years I worked with several different attorneys to try to get compensation for an illness that occurred while I was working. The first two attorneys I used were expensive and did not deliv...
Posted by Victor | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Total satisfaction
Could not have asked for a better representation was totally up to date with the laws and had every answer for any question we could possibly ask and took care of us completely got us the best settlement possible my recommendation if you need somebody in your corner this is your guy
Posted by Ed | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Worker's Comp/Social Security Disablityu
From the first meeting with Eric, I knew I was in excellent hands. Eric put me at ease, explained everything about my case and was able to answer every question I had. He was always honest and always told me what to expect moving forward thru both my worker's comp case and my social security disabi...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2012 | Workers Compensation
W.C. case
Eric handeled my w.c.case and was absolutely outstanding! He returned every phone call and was honest and up front from the very beginning. I He made me feel like i was his only client. He helped settle my case and allowed me to move forward in my life! I highly recommend Eric, as he is a person with...
Posted by Thomas | October 21, 2010 | Workers Compensation
He came Highly recommended.
My fellow employees recommended Eric to me after a workplace injury. I was extremely pleased with the service I recieved and would highly recommend him.
"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced and knowledgable and is an expert in his fields of practice. Also a good personal friend of mine who i've known since law school. In a growing field of lawyers doing workers' compensation and social security work, Eric is someone who can be relied on and trusted to do a great job."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric's knowledge of the law is next to none. His communication and writing skills ensure that his clients interests are properly represented."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known attorney Chisholm for several years. I have found him to be a conscientious, hard-working advocate for his clients. He is well-respected in the Worker's Compensation bar."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Eric for a long time. I have utilized his expertise any time I had a question regarding workers compensation. I have also referred him clients of my own who had workers compensation issues. He is a skilled attorney and I would not only trust him to handle matters I refer to him, but I would also hire him personally if I ever had a comp issue."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have worked with attorney Chisholm for the last 10 years and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the finest workers compensation attorneys I know. I suppose the greatest endorsement is that not only am I proud to work with Attorney Chisholm, but if I were injured at work, he would be the first and only lawyer I would look to for help."
"Attorney Chisholm is a highly respected aggressive advocate for his clients. He has my endorsement without reservation."
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers/Boston magazine
2013
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers/Boston Magazine
2012
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers/Boston Magazine
2012
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Oral Advocacy - Honorable Mention First Year Advocate, Suffolk University Law School
2001
United States Army Achievement Medal,
2001
Legal Writing - Honorable Mention First Year Advocate, Suffolk University Law School
2000
United States Army Achievement Medal,
1996
Distinguished Honor Graduate - U.S. Army Basic Training,
2018 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Chisholm Law LLC
2006 - 2018
Associate, Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.
2005 - 2006
Associate, Curtin, Murphy & O'Reilly, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Associate, Doherty, Cella & Keane LLP
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
2006 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2004 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Settled prior to Hearing for $550,000.00
2003
Juris Doctor
2000
Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude
2011
2010
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