Neil Sugarman - Boston, MA
Attorney at Sugarman
Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyers in Boston, MA
31 St. James Avenue 10th Floor Boston, MA 02116
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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61
Years
Experience
Boston Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Electrocutions, Explosions, and Fires
- Premises Liability - Injuries on Property
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Complex Personal Injury Lawsuits
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Neil Sugarman concentrates in the area of plaintiff trial practice specializing in products liability, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, admiralty and complex personal injury lawsuits. Neil has handled some of the most serious explosion and fire accident cases in Massachusetts which involved large numbers of victims, some of whom suffered from catastrophic burns and others resulting in death. He has successfully argued leading appellate cases involving expansion of personal injury law and consumer rights. Neil graduated from Northeastern University in 1962 and Boston University School of Law in 1965. He then served as an officer in the U. S. Army Signal Corp from 1965 until 1967, including a tour in Viet Nam. Neil then joined the firm in 1967 and became a founder and principal of SUGARMAN. He has been active in law school lecturing and in numerous bar associations. Neil has been the recipient of the Boston University School of Law Silver Shingle Alumni Award for distinguished service within the profession and the American ORT Federation Jurisprudence Award. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America from 1987 - 2019. He was President of Boston University School of Law Alumni Association 1997-1998; President of Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys 1992-1993; and President of the Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association 1984-1985. He is also active in various bar associations including The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, International Society of Barristers, The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates, American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and Norfolk County Bar Association. Neil is also on the Advisory Board of N. Neal Pike Institute on Law and Disability at Boston University School of Law and is a Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation. Neil has lectured extensively for bar associations, law schools, and the National College of Trial Advocacy.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Boston University School of Law Silver Shingle Alumni Award, 1993
- American ORT Federation Jurisprudence Award, 1993
- Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year 2014, Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs
- The Best Lawyers in America, 1987 - 2019
- "The Best Lawyers in America", Lawyer of the Year, 2010
- "Top 10 Massachusetts Super Lawyers", Law and Politics, 2004 - 2018
- "Top 100 New England Super Lawyers", 2004 - 2018
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, International Society of Barristers
- Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Lawyers
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers, 2006 - 2010
- Bronze Star Medal, U.S. Army, Republic of Vietnam, 1965 - 1967
- ABA-TIPS Pursuit of Justice Award, 2009
- American Board of Trial Advocates Robert Morris Award, 2015
Other Sources of Feedback About Neil Sugarman
Included on the 2026 Massachusetts 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
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Legal Education
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1965
J.D.
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1965
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Non Legal Education
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Northeastern University, 1962
B.S.
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Northeastern University, 1962
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal & Co-Founder
Past Positions
- U.S. Army Signal Corp, Captain
Pro Bono Activities
- Massachusetts Bar Foundation
Representative Cases
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Nna, et al. v. American Standard, Inc., 630 F. Supp. 2d 115 (2009)
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Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. v. Quisset Properties, Inc., 69 Mass. App. Ct. 147 (2007)
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Maillet v. ATF-Davidson Co., 407 Mass. 185 (1990)
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1965
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1967
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1976
Other Affiliations
- Boston Bar Association
- Middlesex Bar Association
- Norfolk Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association
- Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- International Society of Barristers
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Contact
31 St. James Avenue
10th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-843-2903
Fax: (617) 542-1359
Email: Send a message
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