Licensed for 28 years

State ME

Acquired 1994

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Peter L Thompson

Personal injury Attorney at Portland, ME

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Decent people who really know what they are doing.

They settled my case in far less time than I expected for far more than I thought I would get. I spent a lot of time researching the different lawyers out there and read the reviews. Peter Thompson's reviews were on the mark and they did pretty much exactly what their website says they would do. I would recommend highly. My case manager Candace was fantastic. Whenever I had a question or problem, she got back to me the same day. Attorneys Thompson and Mann kept me informed throughout. From the start to the finish I felt confident I was in good hands.

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VOTED "BEST PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER" FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. US NEWS RATED "BEST LAW FIRMS" IN MAINE.

At Peter Thompson & Associates, our hard-earned reputation as Maine's premier personal injury law firm was built on two decades of obtaining excellent results for our clients and treating our clients with respect. Attorney Thompson's legal team consists of award-winning attorneys with over 60 years combined experience in personal injury law, expert case managers, paralegals, private investigators, and board-certified physician consultants. Unlike most other firms, we work as a team, bringing together our experience and expertise, and thereby achieving the best possible results for our clients.

And we've proven that this approach works. Our track record includes several nationally-reported victories and precedent-setting court decisions, as well as over 100 successful jury trials. Last year alone, we obtained over $15,000,000 for our clients and were voted, for the 10th year running, “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” in both Portland and Bangor.

Individuals and families who have been seriously injured in accidents trust us to handle their cases not only because of our reputation for obtaining excellent results, but also for giving our clients the compassion, respect, and attention they deserve. Our clients have rated our firm 4.9 out of 5 stars for "Quality of Service," "Communication Ability," and "Responsiveness," with 100% stating that they “would recommend” our firm to others. At Peter Thompson & Associates, every client matters to us.

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Client's Choice

2015

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Peter Thompson & Associates

(844) 334-4374 Office

(207) 874-0343 Fax

92 Exchange Street, 2nd Floor

Portland, ME, 04101

peter-thompson-associates.com/

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Client's Choice

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Posted by Nick | November 3, 2015

Decent people who really know what they are doing.

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Posted by A Freeman | November 9, 2018

Great job

Excellent work on my accident case. Nice people to work with. I would recommend them highly if you have been in a bad accident.

Posted by Jo Brew | September 20, 2017

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Big thanks to Peter, Mark, and everyone who worked on my case :). You all were awesome and made a really rough patch in my life much smoother.

Posted by DLow52 | May 26, 2017

Two thumbs up

Everyone in the office is very nice. Great result and faster than I expected.

Posted by Bev | April 12, 2017

I got more than expected, not just the amount of my settlement, but in how decently I was treated.

I had another lawyer before I called Peter Thompson and Assocaites and nothing was happening on my case for over a year. I called and left messages and never got a call back. One day my other lawyer called and said that the insurance company would only give me a little more than my medical bills. I had no idea he was even talking to the insurance company about settling my case and he didnt even know that I was going back in for surgery! My husband told me that enough is enough and we asked around for names of other attorneys. A friend told me she had been represented by Peter many years ago and that I should give him a call. We are very glad we did! It was a night and day difference. Everyone in his office was wonderful to work with and helpful. We had a number of issues with our health insurance not paying bills that Peter's staff took care of. We had so many questions that I thought at some point they would get sick of me calling, but they were ALWAYS helpful, even if I just wanted someone - other than my husband - to complain to. I could go on and on. Very nice people to deal with. And after being told by my other lawyer that we would "never" get more out of the insurance company, Peter was able to settle my case for FOUR TIMES what my other lawyer said was the "top dollar" I would get. This wasn't about money for me...I wanted to be treated fairly and with respect and Peter's team made that happen.

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Posted by Jen | January 30, 2017

Excellent law firm--everyone there is great

I echo what the others have said, except that I didnt see anyone mention how much work Peter Thompson Associate staff did to reduce the medical bills that would have eaten up my settlement. Their work to reduce the hospital bill alone made a huge difference in what I received out of my settlement. I received an excellent settlement that was made even better because my money didn't all go to the hospital.

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Posted by David | November 21, 2016

Fantastic job!!

Everyone was very nice to deal with, from Peter to the receptionist. I've already recommended PT to a coworker. Great settlement...10X what I was originaly offered by the insurance company.

Posted by Stacey | June 2, 2016

Great attorney!

I highly recommend this firm. I initially contacted a friend who is a retired judge and he told me to call Peter Thompson. I tried to work with the insurance company for a while and they kept making it seem like they were going to "help me." After a while it became pretty clear that they weren't going to help me at all, so I gave up and gave Peter a call. I'm very glad I did. When I met with Peter and a couple of his attorneys, they explained what they would do and how they would do it. There was so much more to my case that I hadn't even thought about, such as negotiating with my health insurance company to reduce what they would be paid from my settlement. Just that alone resulted in me receiving much more money than I would have received without their help. They also found additional insurance coverage that I would never have even known about. It was a great relief to me to just turn the case over to Peter and his very able (and pleasant!) staff. My recovery put a lot of stress on me and I can't begin to say how wonderful it was not to have to worry about anything other than just getting better. Peter took care of everything. I have already told a co-worker who was in an accident to call him.

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Posted by Cat | April 13, 2016

great job!!

Peter worked very hard for me and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of my settlement. He and his entire staff were wonderful from start to finish. Very compassionate people.

Posted by Tammy | November 19, 2015

Very compassionate

Everyone was extremely professional and efficient. They were also very compassionate, which was important to me. I would recommend them highly.

Posted by Cory | November 13, 2015

Excellent

Made my claim go smooth and got awesome results. Would highly recomend and hire again if i had to! Made my accident issues go right away!

Posted by Mary | November 7, 2015

Personal Injury Case

Peter Thompson's Law firm was the best equipped to handle my case. His team was able to take my case with very complicated jurisdictional hurdles and work with my attorney in Sarasota Fl. Thank you to your whole team for bringing this all to an amicable close.

Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2015

Personal injury case (car accident)

The lawyers were very knowledgeable and very friendly to work with. They always kept me informed of the process the entire case. Everything was explained to me in full detail and they were very helpful when dealing with the insurance companies and medical providers involved. Definitely highly recommended

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AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

Lead Trial Attorney
Peter Thompson & Associates
1994 - Present

Lead Trial Attorney
Maine Employee Rights Group
1994 - Present

Legal Director
Consumer Health Law Program
1997 - 2014

Education

University of Maine School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994

Bowdoin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990

Legal Cases

Duckworth v. Pratt & Whitney, Inc. 152 F. 3d 1 - Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit, 1998
Lower court ruling granting Defendant's MSJ reversed

Arnold v. United Parcel Service, Inc. 136 F. 3d 854 - Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit, 1998
Lower court ruling granting Defendant's MSJ reversed

Hall v. Maine Mun. Employees Health Trust 93 F. Supp. 2d 73 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2000
Defendant's Motion to Remand denied

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Associations

Trial Lawyers of America
Member
2007 - Present

Maine Trial Lawyers Association
Member
1994 - Present

Maine State Bar Association
Member
1994 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
1994 - Present

Maine Employment Lawyers Association
Member
1994 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
1994 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2016

Best Lawyers in America
US News
2015

Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
2015

Best Law Firms
US News
2015

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2014

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2013

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2012

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2011

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2010

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2009

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2008

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2007

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Speaking Engagements

Brain Injury Association of Maine Annual Conference
Legal Issues Effecting Brain Injury Survivors
2010

Brain Injury Association of Maine Annual Conference
Legal Issues Effecting Brain Injury Survivors
2009

Brain Injury Association of Maine Annual Conference
Legal Issues Effecting Brain Injury Survivors
2008

Brain Injury Association of Maine Annual Conference
Legal Issues Effecting Brain Injury Survivors
2007

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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)

Given (31)

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Christopher Dinan

Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."

Karen Wolf

Litigation Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Patrick Coughlan

Employment and labor Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very competent and through. Great negotiator."

John O'Brien

Employment and labor Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Chad Hansen

Employment and labor Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Fortgang

Employment and labor Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Peter Thompson and I, along with our respective associates (Attorney Chad Hansen on Peter’s team and Attorney Sarah Chipman on mine) were opposing counsel in an employment discrimination law suit filed in the U.S. District Court, located in Portland, ME. While we will likely continue to view our respective client matters very differently, I found Peter and Chad to be respectful, knowledgeable and persons of high integrity. Perhaps the most telling endorsement I can offer is to state that if ever there were to exist a matter in which my firm found itself in conflict, I would have no hesitancy in recommending Attorneys Thompson and Hansen. Respectfully submitted - Rob Fortgang, 5/1/2014"

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