Peter McKillop Merrigan

Peter McKillop Merrigan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death

268 Summer Street, LL, Boston, MA

About Peter

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 9 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP

268 Summer Street, LL, Boston, MA, 02210

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Peter McKillop Merrigan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Parker | April 22, 2015

Wholehearted Recommendation!

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...ys took sufficient time to explain everything. In addition, the office staff was always friendly when I called (little things matter!). I wholeheartedly recommend Pete Merrigan and his firm.

Posted by Brian | February 25, 2015

a client for life!!!!

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...he patience,courtesy and time to keep me a top priority ( or maybe thats just how i felt ).  My texts, emails, and phone calls probably would have scared any other lawyer away, but he understood what I was going through. He took the time like a friend and walked me through every stage. All I can say is PETER MERRIGAN IS THE MAN! !! As far as his behind-the-scenes work, the way he negotiates and handles the legal tactics, I can't speak on how he does it on every case, all I know is that whatever he said he was going to do he did. He got me double# I expected. I recommend peter m merrigan for anybody, anywhere. If any of my close friends or family were to have a legal matter I wouldn't let them use anyone else!  In my past I had only negative feelings towards lawyers until now. . I find it hard to believe that I was treated more honestly and professional by PETER MERRIGAN a lawyer,  than  any of my own doctors! And I have a a lifetime of medical issues and only one 1 personal injury lawsuit. THANKS AGAIN PETER MERRIGAN

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2015

Winning team

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 ...deep in researching a claim in a different state. I was extremely happy with the settlement result of my personal injury claim.

Posted by Brian | February 20, 2015

client forever

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...he patience,courtesy and time to keep me a top priority (or maybe thats just how i felt ).  My texts, emails, and phone calls probably would have scared any other lawyer away, but he understood what I was going through. He took the time like a friend and walked me through every stage. All I can say is PETER MERRIGAN IS THE MAN! !! As far as his behind-the-scenes work, the way he negotiates and handles the legal tactics, I can't speak on how he does it on every case, all I know is that whatever he said he was going to do he did. He got me double# I expected. I recommend peter m merrigan for anybody, anywhere. If any of my close friends or family were to have a legal matter I wouldn't let them use anyone else!  In my past I had only negative feelings towards lawyers until now. . I find it hard to believe that I was treated more honestly and professional by PETER MERRIGAN a lawyer,  than  any of my own doctors! And I have a a lifetime of medical issues and only one 1 personal injury lawsuit. THANKS AGAIN PETER MERRIGAN

Posted by Fran Reavey | November 21, 2014

The Best

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...lar guy and treats you like you were his friend not just a client. Being disabled and having an accident in my wheelchair he really helped me out. I would highly recommend them for any legal matter. He doesn't just take the easy cases like most lawyers do he takes the hard cases and wins them.

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Kyle Camilleri

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

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"Peter is an incredibly knowledgeable and attentive attorney who devotes extensive time and effort into each case he represents."

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Victoria Santoro

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Peter is a terrific and conscientious attorney, who brings energy and diligence to his cases but also deep compassion as well."

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Walter Hnot,

Car accident lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin Smith

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

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"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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Richard Weaver

Wrongful death lawyer | Oct 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

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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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Travis Newton

Car accident lawyer | Aug 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Personal injury lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Morgan

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. His clients love him and other lawyers respect him."

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Ryan Jensen

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Merrigan

Personal injury lawyer | May 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Cohen

Car accident lawyer | Apr 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. He knows his craft."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and committed to clients."

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Jay Stillman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Hannaford

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 25

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"From reviewing attorney Merrigan's reviews you can see that he is a highly competent attorney who cares deeply for his clients."

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Christian Lassen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

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

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP

2008 - 2010

Associate, Rawson Merrigan Litner

Associations

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

2008 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2008 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Education

2008

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

James Madison University

B.A., Political Science

Publications

Languages

English

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