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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Languages spoken
English
Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP
268 Summer Street, LL
Boston, MA, 02210
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2016 | 05/28/2022 |
MA | Active | 2008 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Cum Laude | New England School of Law | 2008 |
Excellence for the Future Award | New England School of Law | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP | 2010 - Present |
Associate | Rawson Merrigan Litner | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | 2010 - Present | |
Massachusetts Bar Association | 2008 - Present | |
Boston Bar Association | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Website | Worcester Personal Injury Attorney | 2018 |
Website | Boston Medical Malpractice Lawyer | N/A |
Website | Boston Personal Injury Attorney | N/A |
website | Boston brain injury attorney | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New England School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
James Madison University | B.A., Political Science | 2005 |
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Kyle Camilleri, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2022
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Peter is an incredibly knowledgeable and attentive attorney who devotes extensive time and effort into each case he represents.
Victoria Santoro, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2022
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Peter is a terrific and conscientious attorney, who brings energy and diligence to his cases but also deep compassion as well.
Kyle Camilleri, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2022
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Peter is an incredibly knowledgeable and attentive attorney who devotes extensive time and effort into each case he represents.
Victoria Santoro, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2022
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Peter is a terrific and conscientious attorney, who brings energy and diligence to his cases but also deep compassion as well.
Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Peter is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Colin Smith, Litigation Attorney on Apr 15, 2016
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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.
Richard Weaver, Wrongful death Attorney on Oct 31, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
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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.
Travis Newton, Car accident Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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James Newell, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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Samuel Morgan, Personal injury Attorney on May 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. His clients love him and other lawyers respect him.
Ryan Jensen, Unknown Attorney on May 11, 2015
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Thomas Merrigan, Personal injury Attorney on May 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Cohen, Car accident Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He knows his craft.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and committed to clients.
Jay Stillman, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
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Paul Hannaford, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2015
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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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
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Mark Barbour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
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Steffanie Walczak, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
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