Neil Sugarman, founder and principal, concentrates in the areas of products liability, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, admiralty, and complex personal injury lawsuits. Over the course of his 40-6ear career, Neil has successfully handled some of the most catastrophic explosion and fire accident cases in Massachusetts, many involving multiple victims. In addition, he has successfully argued leading appellate cases involving the expansion of personal injury law and consumer rights.
A frequent lecturer and published writer, Neil has held executive and leadership positions with every major legal association in Massachusetts.
Neil has been a principal of the firm since 1967. Neil was a Captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corp and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in the Vietnam conflict.
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56 years
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Sugarman & Sugarman, P. C.
Prudential Tower
800 Boylston St., 30th Floor
Boston, MA, 02199
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1965 | 04/13/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyers in America | The Best Lawyers in America - 1987-2017 | 2017 |
| Top Ten Massachusetts Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers - 2004 - 2016 | 2016 |
| Local Litigation Star | Benchmark Plaintiff 2014 | 2014 |
| Lawyer of the Year | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
| MATA President's Award | Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | 2012 |
| Product Liability Litigator of the Year | Bostons Best Lawyers | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisprudence Award | American ORT Federation | 1993 |
| Silver Shingle Alumni Award | Boston University School of Law | 1993 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Sugarman and Sugarman, P.C. | 1965 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Board of Governors | 1993 - Present |
| Middlesex County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Boston University School of Law | Owen N. Young Society | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Leaders Forum | N/A |
| Boston University School of Law | Executive Committee | N/A |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| International Society of Barristers | Fellow | N/A |
| Norfolk Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Advocate | N/A |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | N/A |
| Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow, State Committee Member | 1997 - 2002 |
| Boston University School of Law Alumni Association | President | 1997 - 1998 |
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Executive Committee | 1993 - 2010 |
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Chairman, Public Education Committee | 1993 - 1994 |
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | President | 1992 - 1993 |
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | President-Elect | 1991 - 1992 |
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Chairman, Legislative Committee | 1991 - 1992 |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Medical-Legal Liaison Committee | 1984 - 1989 |
| Boston Bar Association | Chairman | 1981 - 1982 |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Section Council, Civil Litigation Section | 1980 - 1983 |
| Massachusetts Bar Foundation | Fellow, Secretary | 1979 - 1980 |
| Boston Bar Association | Co-chairman | 1979 - 1980 |
| Boston Bar Association | Medical Malpractice Committee | 1978 - 1979 |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member Committees on Trial Practice & Legislation | 1969 - 1977 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal | The Importance of Control | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1965 |
| Northeastern University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1962 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MATA Health Care Law Seminar | Massachusetts Health Care Reform Bill | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Nna, et al v. American Standard, Inc., 630 F. Supp. 2d 115 (2009) | settlement |
| Food poisoning at wedding reception | settlement |
| Craneway collapse at Fore River Shipyard. | settlement |
| Couple struck by tractor trailer | settlement |
| Sodium Explosion | Settlement |
| School Bus Crash | Settlement |
|---|---|
| Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. v. Quisset Properties, 69 Mass. App. Ct. 147 (2007) | Settlement |
Michelle Baratta, Car accident Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Neil. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Gilbert Hoy, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Simply the best!
Francis Ford, Personal injury Attorney on May 18, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
For over thirty years I have worked with Neil and his colleagues at Sugarman & Sugarman. Neil is among the best lawyers in the country and I am pleased to recommend him to you. Sincerely, Francis A. Ford, Esq. Worcester, MA