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Peter Thompson
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  • Maine
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Biography

Peter Thompson has specialized in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination law for over 25 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).

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
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maine
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney - Founder
Peter Thompson & Associates
- Current
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
University of Maine - School of Law
J.D.
Activities: Managing Editor, Maine Law Review
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Bowdoin College
B.A.
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Awards
Best Lawyers in America
US News & World Report
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
New England Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyers
Awarded to top 5% of Lawyers in New England.
Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Since 2002
Professional Associations
Maine State Bar  # 008011
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Member
Current
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Disability Rights Center
Director - Board of Directors
- Current
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Brain Injury Association of Maine
Director - Board of Directors
- Current
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Consumer Health Law Program
Volunteer Legal Director
- Current
Activities: Providing pro bono legal assistance to individuals who have been denied health insurance benefits by their health insurance carrier or HMO.
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Maine Trial Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Maine Employment Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Peter Thompson's Personal Injury Website Profile
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Peter Thompson & Associates Personal Injury Website
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Peter Thompson's Employment Law Website Profile
Website
Maine Employee Rights Group Website
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New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Website
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Peter Thompson's New Hampshire Employee Rights Group Website Profile
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New Hampshire Personal Injury Website
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Peter Thompson's New Hampshire Personal Injury Website Profile
Blog
Maine Injury Lawyer Blog
Blog
Maine Employment Lawyer Blog
Blog
Injury and Accident Law Blog
Blog
New Hampshire Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
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