Peter M. Goldberg

Peter M. Goldberg

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Hyannis, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

250 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

Automobile accident claims, dog bites, slip, trip & falls, workers' compensation cases, death claims.

40 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Goldberg Law Group, PC

250 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA, 02601

Goldberg & Weigand LLP

460 County St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Goldberg & Weigand LLP

197 Portland St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114

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Peter M. Goldberg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas B | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Incredibly lucky to find Peter M. Goldberg

After being involved in a serious rear-end car accident caused by a negligent driver, I found myself overwhelmed. I had to deal with insurance companies trying to minimize their payout and healthcare providers who weren't guiding me toward the best recovery plan and were making billing errors beyond ...my understanding. Realizing I needed help, I asked a couple of attorney friends for recommendations on the best personal injury lawyers on Cape Cod. Attorney Peter Goldberg's name came up multiple times. The first attorney I contacted had the most ratings online, but he opted for an initial phone consultation instead of an in-person meeting. He mentioned handling the most personal injury cases on the Cape and would assign an associate to work with me. My impression was that I was just a number to him, and when I reread his reviews, it seemed I wasn’t alone in feeling this way. The second attorney I reached out to was well-credentialed and came with strong professional recommendations. However, it was clear from his reviews that personal injury cases were only a small portion of his practice. I wanted someone who primarily specialized in personal injury law. My third call was to Attorney Peter M. Goldberg. After our initial phone call, he quickly made time to meet with me. During our meeting, I explained my situation, and he listened carefully, responding with empathy, consideration, and honest professionalism. It was clear he was highly knowledgeable in the areas of law I needed for navigating the insurance and medical aspects of my case. He made no promises or guarantees but assured me that his firm would represent me to the best of their ability. I trusted my intuition and hired him. Seven months later, my case was settled. Attorney Goldberg and his team, especially Ashley, who managed my case, were incredibly kind and professional. Whenever I had issues with aggressive insurance reps or billing errors, they were there to guide and protect me. I am extremely grateful for their support. They went above and beyond what I expected, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. From the time of the accident, it took me almost a month of physical pain and pressure from insurance companies to find my way to Attorney Peter Goldberg. Once I did, my problems quickly disappeared—no more billing or insurance issues. The case settled above my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly endorse Peter Goldberg and his team to anyone needing personal injury representation.

Posted by Judy | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident

Great Attorney

We hired Attorney Goldberg for a couple issues. Motorcycle accident and another time for a fall. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. We felt safe knowing he would work hard for us

Posted by Shawn | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

I call Peter Goldberg for all my legal needs

Peter Goldberg has represented me several times, including a car accident case I'd had with another lawyer for 8 months. He turned the case around and settled it in a short amount of time, and I couldn't have been happier. He made me feel much more comfortable than the other lawyer, and I call him no...w for all my legal needs. He also took care of a dog bite case for my 3-year-old daughter, which was made difficult by the homeowners insurance company. He worked really hard to get us the money she deserved, so that we had peace of mind about any future medical bills she might have.

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Nadia von Magdenko

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Goldberg is a passionate and experienced personal injury attorney, who genuinely cares about his clients. Mr. Goldberg puts his client's interests first and is always looking at the bigger picture in his personal injury cases. I would strongly recommend Mr. Goldberg's legal services in personal injury matters."

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Keith McManus

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter and his staff at Goldberg & Weigand have handled numerous personal injury issues for clients in the community. Likewise, he has been a valuable professional resource for me through the years. Highly recommended!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, Goldberg & Weigand LLP

1986 - 2001

Managing Attorney, Goldberg & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Horse Racing Committee

Member

2000 - Present

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Bristol County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lentini vs. Champion Cleaning

Trial - Verdict in excess of $500,000.00 for the Plaintiff

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Education

1986

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Union College (Schenectady, NY)

B.A. Economics - cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2019

Mass. Horse Racing Committee

Law regarding Harness Racing in Massachusetts

2014

HHANE Annual Meeting

Massachusetts Gaming - Horse Racing

Languages

English

Portuguese

Activity

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