Atty. Peter M. Merrigan

Atty. Peter M. Merrigan

Peter M. Merrigan is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, maritime accidents and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter M. Merrigan at a glance

Peter M. Merrigan is a Principal based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Sweeney Merrigan Law. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2008), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2009), and Pennsylvania (2016). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 2008) and James Madison University B.A. (—). Active member of Boston Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter M. Merrigan is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, maritime accidents and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Peter practices at Sweeney Merrigan Law in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter M. Merrigan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter M. Merrigan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Peter M. Merrigan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Massachusetts →

Wrongful Death

Peter M. Merrigan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Massachusetts →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Peter M. Merrigan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Peter M. Merrigan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Massachusetts →

Product Liability

Peter M. Merrigan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter M. Merrigan

Where is Peter M. Merrigan's law office located?
Peter M. Merrigan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Sweeney Merrigan Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter M. Merrigan handle?
Peter M. Merrigan focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter M. Merrigan practiced law?
Peter M. Merrigan has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Peter M. Merrigan go to law school?
Peter M. Merrigan earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (—).
How can I contact Peter M. Merrigan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 2008
James Madison University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016

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