Atty. Peter R. Chandler

Atty. Peter R. Chandler

Peter “Pete” R. Chandler is an experienced trial attorney representing seriously injured clients, with a practice that focuses on traumatic brain injury, catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, product liability, premises liability, construction site accidents, and wrongful death.

Boston Boston 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter R. Chandler at a glance

Peter R. Chandler is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Sheff & Cook. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on formation, medical malpractice, personal injury, zoning, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2015) and Massachusetts (2018). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 2014) and SUNY Brockport (B.A. Political, 2011). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter “Pete” R. Chandler is an experienced trial attorney representing seriously injured clients, with a practice that focuses on traumatic brain injury, catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, product liability, premises liability, construction site accidents, and wrongful death
  • Prior to joining Sheff & Cook, Pete’s legal experience primarily focused on the resolution of high-exposure complex general, professional, and product liability matters, often involving significant bodily injury or large-scale property damage
  • He has also litigated several high-stakes errors and omissions lawsuits in defense of insurance agents and brokers, frequently involving multiple third-party actions, insurance coverage elements, and catastrophic losses
  • Pete serves on the board of a diverse range of legal, civic, and non-profit organizations, including: The Dance Complex, Downtown Boston Rotary Club, and the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division
  • He is also active with the Beacon Hill Civic Association, Boston Young Professionals Association, O’Dwyer School of Irish Dancing, and USA Powerlifting
  • Pete, a Western New York native, currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and in his free time enjoys staying active in the powerlifting community, playing soccer, and keeping pace with his red Pomapoo, Finn
  • Attorney Recognition • 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation • Villanova Law – Full Tuition Merit Scholarship Professional Organizations • Boston Bar Association • Massachusetts Bar Association • Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Board (Director, Franklin Delegate, and Business Section Liaison) • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys • Professional Liability Underwriting Society

Practice Areas Explained

Peter R. Chandler's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Peter R. Chandler is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Peter R. Chandler is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 R. Chandler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Peter R. Chandler is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

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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 R. Chandler

Where is Peter R. Chandler's law office located?
Peter R. Chandler's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Sheff & Cook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter R. Chandler handle?
Peter R. Chandler focuses on formation, medical malpractice, personal injury, zoning, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter R. Chandler practiced law?
Peter R. Chandler has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Peter R. Chandler go to law school?
Peter R. Chandler earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A. Political, 2011).
How can I contact Peter R. Chandler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 2014
B.A. Political
SUNY Brockport
- 2011

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2015
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2018

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