Peter Thompson

Peter L. Thompson, founding partner of the personal injuryPeter Thompson & Associates, based in Portland, Maine, extends his practice to the areas of New Hampshire and Maine. He has dedicated over 30 years to advocating for victims of serious accidents. His practice areas are comprehensive, covering car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and more. His commitment to justice and client service remains unwavering, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Throughout his career, he has successfully resolved thousands of cases, securing substantial compensation for his clients. 

Mr. Thompson believes that being an effective lawyer extends beyond achieving excellent results; it involves addressing clients' needs and concerns promptly while building relationships founded on trust and respect. This philosophy has shaped the foundation of his firm and contributed significantly to its esteemed reputation.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Thompson is an active supporter of several nonprofit organizations, including the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and the Consumer Health Law Program (CHLP). His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Bowdoin College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law. 

Mr. Thompson is a member of various professional associations such as the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, the Maine State Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. His accolades include maintaining a "Superb" rating on Avvo. Moreover, he is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell. In the past year, he and his legal team recovered more than $20,000,000 for their clients and earned recognition among the "Best Lawyers in America" by the U.S. News & World Report. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.