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Peter L Thompson
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Biography
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.
Voted "Best Personal Injury Lawyer" for the last 10 years. US News rated "Best Law Firms" in Maine.
Award-winning attorneys with over 60 years experience. Listed in US News "Best Lawyers in America."
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
Employment and Labor
40%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Maine for 31 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Peter Thompson & Associates
(207) 874-0343
Fax
92 Exchange Street, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, 04101
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Posted by Stacey | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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 g...
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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 recomme...
Peter L Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Law Firms, US News
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2015
Best Lawyers in America, US News
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
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Lead Trial Attorney, Peter Thompson & Associates
1994 - Present
Lead Trial Attorney, Maine Employee Rights Group
1997 - 2014
Legal Director, Consumer Health Law Program
Associations
2007 - Present
Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1994 - Present
Maine Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Maine State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Maine Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of 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
Duckworth v. MID-STATE MACHINE PRODUCTS 736 F. Supp. 2d 278 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2010
Defendant's MSJ denied
Manske v. UPS CARTAGE SERVICES, INC. 870 F. Supp. 2d 185 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2012
Defendant's MSJ denied
Donahue v. Clair Car Connection, Inc. 736 F. Supp. 2d 294 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2010
Defendant's MSJ denied
Blanco v. Bath Iron Works Corp. 802 F. Supp. 2d 215 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2011
Defendant's Motion to Dismiss denied
Jewell v. Lincare, Inc. 810 F. Supp. 2d 340 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2011
Defendant's Motion to Dismiss denied
Phair v. New Page Corp. 708 F. Supp. 2d 57 - Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2010
Defendant's MSJ denied
LAFORTUNE v. FIBER MATERIALS, INC. Dist. Court, D. Maine, 2004
Defendant's MSJ denied
Education
1994
University of Maine School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Bowdoin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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
Brain Injury Association of Maine Annual Conference
Legal Issues Effecting Brain Injury Survivors
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can employer force some employees to wear uniform that doesn't fit properly: male shirt for woman, 2 sizes bigger than hers.
08 Jul 2014
Q&A
Can an employer force you to go back to school to keep a job you are already qualified to perform and are currently working?
05 Jul 2014
Q&A
What happens if I resign during my performance improvement plan? Will I still face disciplinary action?
29 Jun 2014