Peter Bennett

Peter Bennett is a nationally acclaimed attorney specializing in labor and employment law, with over 30 years of experience representing management in the Northeastern United States. He is the President and Treasurer of The Bennett Law Firm, P.A., based in Portland, Maine. Peter’s exceptional career has earned him accolades such as inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and recognition among the Nation’s 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys.

A graduate of Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1982) and Boston University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1985), Peter also holds an MBA from Boston University (1986). His academic excellence includes numerous honors, such as the Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar award. Early in his career, Peter honed his legal skills at Fulbright & Jaworski before founding his own firm.

Peter has a proven track record of nearly 100% success in union avoidance campaigns and has negotiated over 200 collective bargaining agreements for organizations ranging from single-location businesses to multinational corporations. His areas of expertise include union avoidance, employment discrimination defense, unfair labor practice litigation, trade secret litigation. Peter has also successfully defended “bet-the-company” cases, earning the trust of his clients for corporate litigation.

Beyond his legal practice, Peter plays a leading role in bar leadership and legal education. He is a past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and serves as a Trustee of the National Judicial College. Peter has written numerous articles on employment law and labor relations and is a frequent lecturer and educator at universities and professional associations.

Peter Bennett’s unwavering commitment to his clients, coupled with his strategic approach to labor and employment law, has solidified his reputation as one of the foremost attorneys in his field. His expertise helps organizations navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve long-term success.

Law Office Affiliations

• President & Treasurer, The Bennett Law Firm, P.A.
• Treasurer & Trustee, National Judicial College
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, National Association of Women Judges
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Maine
• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

Education

• Boston University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Harvard University
  BA with Cum Laude

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