Attorney Peter M. Merrigan is a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. A native of Western Massachusetts, Peter practices alongside his brother, J. Tucker Merrigan, and father, Thomas T. Merrigan.
Attorney Merrigan focuses 100% of his practice on litigation, including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Maritime accidents, Wrongful Death, Defective Products, Slip or Trip and Fall incidents, Insurance Disputes, and General Liability accidents. He has helped his clients recover millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through his exceptional negotiation and trial schools. Indeed, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Peter as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Attorney for three consecutive years, from 2015-2018. Super Lawyers also listed him as a “Rising Star” on three separate occasions and designated him a “Super Lawyer” in 2019.
Peter graduated with honors from the New England School of Law, where he received the Cali Excellence for the Future Award. He is licensed to practice law throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Merrigan is currently a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the National Lawyers Guild. He is also active in his community, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston in his free time.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2008
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268 Summer Street, LL, Boston, MA, 02210
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Posted by Parker | April 22, 2015
I had a great experience with Sweeney Merrigan Law. Throughout my case Pete Merrigan explained things thoroughly, returned calls/emails promptly, and gave solid professional advice (but always left the ultimate decision up to me). He was sympathic and reassuring at each point in the process and alwa...
Posted by Brian | February 25, 2015
When I got in touch with PETER MERRIGAN, he put me at ease in our first conversation about the case. He explained everything to me like a normal person using no fancy words to appear smart, yet "i think he is genious" From the very beginning, he consistantly dealt with my overwhelming calls. He had t...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2015
Pete Merrigan is the salt of the earth. It is extremely hard to find a lawyer that you can trust, and with Sweeney Merrigan you can trust that they will do the best for you and your family, just like you are part of their family. Pete is extremely prompt, professional and was not afraid to get elbow ...
Posted by Brian | February 20, 2015
When I got in touch with PETER MERRIGAN, he put me at ease in our first conversation about the case. He explained everything to me like a normal person using no fancy words to appear smart, yet "i think he is genious" From the very beginning, he consistantly dealt with my overwhelming calls. He had t...
Posted by Fran Reavey | November 21, 2014
Thanks to Peter Merrigan who took my case and got me a settlement that I thought I would never get and got me 10 times what I hoped I would get. He is the most honest person I have ever meet. Some lawyers that I talked to talked down to me like I didn't mean anything to them but not Pete he is a regu...
"Peter is an incredibly knowledgeable and attentive attorney who devotes extensive time and effort into each case he represents."
"Peter is a terrific and conscientious attorney, who brings energy and diligence to his cases but also deep compassion as well."
"Peter is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Peter since he was a law student. Peter has pursued the goal of being a first rate trial lawyer from the very beginning. He has followed a plan, and it has been quite effective."
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"I highly endorse Mr. Merrigan. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
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2019
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2018
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2018
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2017
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2017
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2016
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2016
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2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Excellence for the Future Award, New England School of Law
2008
Cum Laude, New England School of Law
2010 - Present
Owner, Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP
2008 - 2010
Associate, Rawson Merrigan Litner
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
2008 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2008 - Present
Boston Bar Association
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
B.A., Political Science
English
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