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Biography
Tom aggressively represents persons injured and the families of those killed as a result of the fault of others. He has successfully represented clients with injuries caused by defective consumer products, medical devices, motor vehicles, and industrial equipment, construction site negligence, medical negligence, negligent service of alcohol, defects in commercial and residential premises, motor vehicle accidents, the negligence of gas and electric utilities, and many other acts of negligence. In addition, he has represented clients in such diverse areas of civil practice as claims for sexual abuse, claims on behalf of minority shareholders, claims against lawyers and accountants for malpractice, claims against adoption agencies and social workers for wrongful adoption, and on behalf of bank depositors as a class action. His experience in these areas has given him an in-depth understanding of the unique needs of seriously injured clients and their families. In addition to his role as an advocate, Tom educates his clients about the legal system and their rights within that system.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Defective and Dangerous Products
30%
49 years
Personal Injury
30%
49 years
Medical Malpractice
25%
49 years
Car Accident
15%
49 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 50 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Sugarman
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston St. 30th Floor, Boston, MA, 02199
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Posted by Sean | July 19, 2011
The Best Representation
Any situation where you require strong representation is generally undesired. I found myself in need of strong legal support and due to the usually high complexity of my situation, I was directed to the Sugarman law firm. Of course, to hear that my situation was too complex for some attorneys was ver...
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Experience
Honors
2014
James Esdaile Jr. Award for Civility and Professionalism, AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Local Litigation Stars, Benchmark Plaintiff 2014
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Lawyer of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
2011
Top Ten Massachusetts Super Laywers, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2005
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2000
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1997
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1996
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1994
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1993
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Retired, Retired
1977 - Present
Partner, Sugarman and Sugarman, P. C.
Associations
1995 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1993 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAdvocate
1977 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1977 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sexual assault by school van driver
Settlement
Roofer suffered burns while attaching flashing to two family house
Settlement
Liquor server's liability
Settlement
Leibovich v. Antonellis, 410 Mass. 568 (1991)
Jury Verdict
Karlin v. Massachusetts Turnpike Auth., 399 Mass. 765 (1987)
Appeal
Industrial plastic roll-stand
Settlement
Hooper v. Davis-Standard Corp, et al, 482 F. Supp 2d 157 (2007)
Aleo vs. ToysRUs
$20.6 million
Education
1975
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Rotary Club Luncheon
The Importance of Personal Injury Law in the Business Community
2011
Thomas F. Lambert, Jr. Conference
Where do we go after Coombes and Leavitt? The Plaintiff’s Perspective
Publications
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Parent, Child and Spouse - The Loss of Consortium Claim in Massachusetts - Part 2 Parent and Child
04 Feb 2013
Legal Guide
Parent, Child and Spouse - The Loss of Consortium Claim in Massachusetts - Part 1 Spouses
14 Jan 2013
Legal Guide
Trampoline Injuries and Massachusetts Liability
14 Jan 2013