Andrea Peraner-Sweet - a Boston, MA Arbitration Lawyer

Boston Arbitration Lawyer

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

Arbitration
Business Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Employment Law Litigation
Local Counsel To Out-Of-State Law Firms
Probate Litigation

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Ms. Peraner-Sweet has more than thirty-years experience representing clients in a broad array of civil litigation matters. She has represented both institutions and individuals in employment-related matters, business disputes, allegations of unfair and deceptive business practices, tort claims, and product liability claims. Ms. Peraner-Sweet also maintains an active probate practice, representing clients in will contests, claims of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity and breach of fiduciary duty. Ms. Peraner-Sweet has been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer since 2004 and a Best In America Lawyer since 2012. In 2015, Ms. Peraner-Sweet was recognized as among the “Top Women in the Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet maintains a general civil litigation practice, focusing primarily on employment law, business litigation and tort claims. In addition, she has developed an active Probate, Will And Trust Litigation practice.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet’s employment law practice includes representation of both employers and employees in matters involving claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, unlawful termination, Wage Act violations, violation of FMLA, and violation of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. She regularly reviews employment contracts and severance agreements and assists clients in drafting and negotiating these agreements. She also assists clients in drafting and revising Employee Handbooks and in conducting internal investigations.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet’s business litigation practice has included matters involving claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, and claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices. She also has represented companies in connection with claims related to product liability, negligence, and breach of warranty.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet also has an active Probate, Will And Trust Litigation practice. She has represented personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries in matters involving will contests, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, lack of testamentary capacity, and undue influence.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet also represents individuals in personal injury matters.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet has been an active member in her community for the past 20 years. In 2010 she was elected to the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Westford, a position she continues to hold. Prior to that, she served 13 years on Westford’s Planning Board. Throughout the years, she has served on multiple Town committees and commissions.

Ms. Peraner-Sweet currently serves as a Hearing Officer with the Board of Bar Overseers, her second time serving.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Andrea Peraner-Sweet included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Recognized as a “Top Woman of the Law” in 2015 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Massachusetts Super Lawyer®, 2004 to the present
Best Lawyers in America®, 2012-present
Ranked AV Preeminent®, by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory®

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Included on the 2026Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2017 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2013 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2011 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2010 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2009 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2008 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2007 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2006 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2005 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
2004 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1987
  J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  Honors: magna cum laude
Non Legal Education
- Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1976
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: cum laude
- New York University, New York, New York, 1980
  M.A., Master of Arts

Current Employment Position(s)

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Classes and Seminars

Andrea Peraner-Sweet, How To Hire A Domestic Worker And Stay Out Of Trouble, Boston Bar Journal, Summer 2018
Andrea Peraner-Sweet, The New Transgender Anti-Discrimination Law and Guidance Issued By The Attorney General’s Office And The MCAD, Boston Bar Journal, Winter 2016
Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Post-Trial Motions, Superior Court Civil Practice Manual, MCLE 2015 and 2017 Supplements

Representative Cases

FDIC v Elio, 39 F. 3d 1239 (1st Cir. 1994) (appointment of trustee and other preliminary relief in fraudulent conveyance matter)
McBride v. Mass. Comm’n Against Discrimination, 677 F. Supp. 357 (D. Mass. 2007) (dismissal of employee’s claim of discrimination based on race)
Maryland Casualty Co. v. NSTAR Electric Co., 471 Mass. 416 (2015) (public utility’s liability for damages may be limited by a properly filed and approved tariff)
Afarian v. Massachusetts Electric Co., 449 Mass. 257 (2007) (affirming summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims of negligence)
Garweth v. Boston Edison Co., 415 Mass. 303 (1993) (economic damages not recoverable in negligence where there was no property damage or personal injury)
Adoption of Raissa, 93 Mass. App. Ct. 447, rev. denied, 480 Mass. 1106 (2018) (affirming trial court’s decision awarding sole legal and physical custody of minor child to father and terminating mother’s rights)
Thelusma v. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 90 Mass. App.Ct. 1120 (2016) (Rule 1:28 decision) (affirming summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims of discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation based on her race, national origin and religion)

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, 1987
Rhode Island, 1995
U.S. Federal Courts, 1987
U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island
U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit

Other Affiliations

Member, Westford Board of Selectmen, 2010 to present, Chair, 2012, 2015 and 2017
Hearing Officer, Board of Bar Overseers
Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Member, Boston Bar Association

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Boston, MA

84 State Street
11th Floor
Boston, MA 02109 - 3119

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Website: https://www.fitchlp.com

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

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