Atty. Peter Berry
Peter Berry is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, municipal labor law, employment discrimination and 7 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Employment Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Peter Berry at a Glance
Peter Berry is a discrimination, employment, ssd, education, and government attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1992). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts (Labor and Employment Law Section Council, 1995-2000 Chair, 1999-2000) Bar Associations Acton Conservation Commission Acton Community Housing Corp. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Berry
- Peter Berry is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, municipal labor law, employment discrimination and 7 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Peter practices in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Berry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Berry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Workplace Discrimination in Boston
Peter Berry is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment Law in Boston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter Berry is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Social Security Disability in Boston
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Peter Berry is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Massachusetts →
Education Law in Boston
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Peter Berry is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Massachusetts →
Government & Administrative Law in Boston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Peter Berry is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Peter Berry
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Berry's practice in the field of discrimination, employment, ssd, education, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Berry brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, Peter Berry can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, employment, and ssd, Peter Berry can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Peter Berry attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Berry Handles in Boston
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Peter Berry directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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