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J. ERIC CHISHOLM received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Salem State College and his law degree from Suffolk University Law School. He was an enlisted member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1995 until 2001. While attending Suffolk University Law School, Eric was a member of the Voluntary Prosecutor’s Clinic representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a 3.03 certified Assistant District Attorney where he obtained direct and valuable courtroom experience.
Eric began his legal career working for a national Social Security Disability firm representing claimants throughout the country filing for SSDI benefits. From there, he moved onto one of the more prestigious workers’ compensation insurance defense firms in Massachusetts representing large insurance companies and self-insured entities. Craving a return to helping those in need, and with the direct knowledge of how insurance companies operate, Eric transitioned to a boutique downtown Boston employee/plaintiff workers compensation firm and remained there for over a decade. During his tenure there, Eric received industry wide recognition for his work helping injured workers with an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell, a 10.0 rating from AVVO, and was also recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the best workers’ compensation attorneys in the Commonwealth under 40 years old from 2008-2012*. (*Rising Stars).
in 2018, with nearly 15 years of knowledge, Eric decided to hang his own shingle and form Chisholm Law LLC - a boutique law firm with a focus on assiting those who have been injured.
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39 Cross Street, Suite 204, Peabody, MA, 01960
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Posted by Julie | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Personal Injury attorney
Eric Chisholm did an incredible job handling my workers’ comp case. From start to finish, he supported me with genuine empathy and compassion and demonstrated extensive knowledge of the legal, medical, and insurance sides of my case. Because of Eric’s experience and commitment to his clients, my case...
Posted by Erik | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
A True Advocate When I Felt Betrayed and Lost
After getting injured at work, the last thing I expected was for my employer, the City of Cambridge, to deny my Workers’ Compensation claim. To say it felt like a profound betrayal of trust is an understatement; it left me feeling completely lost. Finding Eric Chisholm was the absolute turning point...
Posted by Paul | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great Lawyer
After being injured on the job I was directed to Eric Chisholm by a former client of his. Eric is the epitome of professionalism. From the first meeting to the last, he worked with me to the end. He is sincerely interested in his clients and gets the best possible outcome. From filing forms to ...
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 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...
"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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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
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers/Boston magazine
2014
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers/Boston Magazine
2013
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale Hubbell
2012
AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers/Boston Magazine
2001
Oral Advocacy - Honorable Mention First Year Advocate, Suffolk University Law School
2001
Legal Writing - Honorable Mention First Year Advocate, Suffolk University Law School
2001
United States Army Achievement Medal,
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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