Peter Richard
Law Firm:
Garmey Law
Position:
Partner
Phone: (207) 481-4350
Location:
Portland
Biography Overview
Peter Richard is a seasoned trial attorney known for his courtroom skill, strategic advocacy, and unwavering commitment to his clients. He focuses on high-stakes litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and catastrophic motor vehicle accident cases. With extensive trial experience, he has handled more than fifty civil and criminal cases to verdict, earning a reputation for strong courtroom performance.
He earned his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law, where he captained the Trial Advocacy Team and gained hands-on litigation experience with the Federal Public Defender’s Office and Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic. Early in his career, he was appointed to Maine’s Serious Violent Felony and Homicide Defense Panels, quickly establishing himself in complex and high-profile cases.
After serving in leadership roles across several industries, he returned to active practice in 2022, bringing a broadened perspective to his litigation work. His achievements have earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers honoree and a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and remains actively involved in his community while delivering results-driven representation.
Position: Partner
Phone: (207) 481-4350
Location: Portland
Biography Overview
Peter Richard is a seasoned trial attorney known for his courtroom skill, strategic advocacy, and unwavering commitment to his clients. He focuses on high-stakes litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and catastrophic motor vehicle accident cases. With extensive trial experience, he has handled more than fifty civil and criminal cases to verdict, earning a reputation for strong courtroom performance.
He earned his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law, where he captained the Trial Advocacy Team and gained hands-on litigation experience with the Federal Public Defender’s Office and Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic. Early in his career, he was appointed to Maine’s Serious Violent Felony and Homicide Defense Panels, quickly establishing himself in complex and high-profile cases.
After serving in leadership roles across several industries, he returned to active practice in 2022, bringing a broadened perspective to his litigation work. His achievements have earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers honoree and a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and remains actively involved in his community while delivering results-driven representation.