Peter Thompson Esq

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Peter Thompson & Associates

Experience: 29 years

Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Nursing Home Abuse

Best Lawyers in America, New England Super Lawyers magazine "Super Lawyer" and 2 others

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Awards 4

Experience 29y

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Peter Thompson has specialized in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination law for over 20 years and has successfully resolved thousands of cases for his clients. Peter is "AV Preeminent" rated by Martindale-Hubbell ©, a well-respected peer review organization that rates lawyers based on input from judges and other esteemed members of the legal community. An AV Preeminent rating is awarded to the most outstanding lawyers in a particular field of law and is the organization's highest possible rating. He has also been designated a New England "Super Lawyer"© from 2007 to the present and is listed in U.S. News "Best Lawyers in America"© directory, the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide in the legal profession worldwide.

Attorney Thompson is also a strong supporter of non-profit organizations including the Disability Rights Center (former board member) and the Brain Injury Association of Maine (former board member). A frequent lecturer at Brain Injury Association conferences, Peter is a leading expert in legal issues affecting brain injury survivors. He is also the Legal Director of the Consumer Health Law Program (CHLP), which provides free legal assistance to individuals and families who have been denied health insurance benefits. Through his work with the CHLP, Peter has assisted hundreds of people obtain medical services that their HMOs denied. Peter is committed through his private practice and his work with these organizations to helping Mainers level the playing field and obtain fair treatment from insurers and other large companies.

Peter has successfully litigated several nationally-reported cases including Arnold v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 136 F.3d 854 (1st Cir. 1998) and Duckworth v. Pratt & Whitney, Inc., 152 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 1998).

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Maine

Since 1994

Professional Experience

1994 - Current

Peter Thompson & Associates

Attorney - Founder

Founded firm in 1994. Designated a New England "Super Lawyer" in 2007. Only lawyers in the top 5% receive this designation. Also voted "Best Lawyer" (Portland) and "Best Personal Injury Lawyer" (Bangor) 4 years in a row in independent surveys conducted by Market Surveys of America. Rated "A+" by the Better Business Bureau for honesty and integrity, its highest rating. Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Education

1994

University of Maine - School of Law

J.D.

Activities: Managing Editor, Maine Law Review

1990

Bowdoin College

B.A.

Awards

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Best Lawyers in America

US News & World Report

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New England Super Lawyers magazine "Super Lawyer"

Super Lawyers

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Million Dollar Advocate

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Peter Thompson Esq

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

Contacts

Peter Thompson & Associates 213 Lisbon St. Lewiston ME 04240 Toll-Free: (800) 804-2004 Telephone: (207) 777-3640

Peter Thompson & Associates 639 Main St Rockland ME 04841 Toll-Free: (800) 804-2004 Telephone: (207) 236-6209

Peter Thompson & Associates 92 Exchange St Portland ME 04101 Toll-Free: (800) 804-2004 Telephone: (207) 874-0909 Fax: (207) 874-0343

Peter Thompson & Associates 23 Water St #207 Bangor ME 04401 Toll-Free: (800) 804-2004 Telephone: (207) 942-0909 Fax: (207) 874-0343

Peter Thompson & Associates 227 Water St 2nd Floor Augusta ME 04330 Toll-Free: (800) 804-2004 Telephone: (207) 626-8300

Peter Thompson & Associates 43 U.S. Route 1 Falmouth ME 04105 Toll-Free: (800) 804-2004 Fax: (207) 541-9077

Maine Employee Rights Group 92 Exchange St. Portland ME 04101 Telephone: (207) 874-0905

New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Concord Center 10 Ferry St Concord NH 03301 Toll-Free: (833) 365-2929 Telephone: (603) 224-7315

Videos

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http://www.peter-thompson-associates.com/
Peter Thompson & Associates is Maine's premier personal injury law firm. Attorney Thompson's legal team includes experienced attorneys, expert case managers, paralegals, private investigators and board certified physician consultants. We have an excellent track record of success, including several nationally-reported victories against Fortune 500 companies and the Nation's largest insurance companies

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Experience: 29 years

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Phone: (800) 804-2004

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Practice Areas

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Nursing Home Abuse