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Thomas Tucker Merrigan
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Hon. Thomas T. Merrigan (Ret.) is a partner in Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP, with offices located in Boston, Falmouth and Greenfield, Massachusetts. Tom has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1976 and has successfully handled a broad spectrum of legal cases. In addition to his strong background as a litigator, he also brings twelve years of experience as retired First Justice in the Orange District Court, serving from 1990 to 2002, and as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the District Court from 1994 to 2002.
As a recipient of the Warren Burger Award, “Trial Court Judge of the Year,” Attorney Merrigan has a rare skill-set when it comes to knowing his way around the court room. During his time on the bench, he received numerous awards and honors for his innovations in court and community collaboration, public trust and confidence in the judiciary and work in substance abuse.
In addition to his leadership as a judge, Boston injury lawyer Thomas T. Merrigan is also recognized by the legal community as a dynamic litigator, headlining Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly as one of the States “Most Powerful” attorneys. His practice is devoted to handling complex litigation cases personal injury, wrongful death, construction accidents, medical malpractice malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, and worker’s compensation cases. Attorney Merrigan also represents clients in complex business and other civil litigation, professional licensure cases, and criminal defense.
Thomas T. Merrigan is also a trained mediator with certificates from the National Justice College, the Harvard Law School Negotiation Project, Program of Instruction for Lawyers, and the MIT-Harvard Public Disputes Program. He has a unique set of negotiation and facilitation skills that aid him in arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
Tom graduated from Deerfield Academy and received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, spending his junior year at the University of Nottingham. He attended the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he graduated in 1976.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 49 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 14 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
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Sweeney Merrigan Law
268 Summer Street, LL, Boston, MA, 02210
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2001
Achievment in Restorative Justice, Suffolk University and Boston Theological Institute
2001
Distngushed Service Award, Recovery House Consortium
2000
Warren Burger Award, Trial Court Judge of the Year, National Center for State Courts
2000
Certficate of Appreciation, North Quabbin Community Coalition
Work Experience
2015 - 2015
Partner, Sweeney Merrigan Law
2009 - 2013
General Counsel, Easton Bell Sports
2002 - 2015
Partner, Rawson Merrigan Litner
1990 - 2002
Presiding Justice, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Associations
2013 - Present
Massac County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Barnstable County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Massachusetts Judges ConferenceMember
1977 - Present
Franklin County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Vranos v. Skinner, 77 Mass. App. Ct. 736
Trial court discovery order reversed
Education
2012
Suffolk University Law School
Certificate, Advanced Legal Studies
2012
University of North Carolina, Flagler Business School
Executive Business School Education
2011
Intellectual Property and Business Strategy
Executive Education Certificate
1976
University of Kentucky College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1972
Univerity of Nottingham
Special Student
Speaking Engagements
2003
Rule of Law Conference, Abuja, Nigeria
Public Trust and Confidence in the Judiciary
Publications
1998
State Justice Institute and American University Drug Court Clearinghouse
Applying Drug Court Concepts in Juvenile and Family Court Evironments
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Should I disclose an arrest record expunged in Texas on my application for Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy Intern license?
04 Sep 2015
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Letter of Explaining Arrest (Expunged) to license board
04 Sep 2015
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What kind of lawyer do I need for an RMV Appeal?
30 Jun 2015