Peter Carr is a Member of the firm’s Litigation Division.  Mr. Carr also serves as Co-Member in Charge of the firm’s Boston Office.

Mr. Carr’s primary areas of practice include civil business litigation, construction litigation, employment law, education law, and appellate practice. 

Mr. Carr appears regularly before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators.  Mr. Carr has tried a variety of cases to judgment in jury and bench trials, as well as in commercial arbitration proceedings.  One primary area of Mr. Carr’s employment law practice involves the defense of employment-related claims.  Mr. Carr has argued cases alleging violations of state and federal discrimination laws, in addition to claims for wrongful discharge and breach of contract.  Mr. Carr also has represented clients in a number of employee non-compete and non-solicitation cases.  In the construction area, Mr. Carr has litigated construction contract disputes, mechanic’s lien claims, and payment bond actions.  He also advises owners and contractors concerning the negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of construction contracts.

In addition to maintaining an active trial practice, Mr. Carr counsels organizations on daily operational issues such as personnel policies, human resources matters, employment contracts, and general liability concerns.  Mr. Carr also represents independent private schools, and advises on contract matters, policies and handbooks, and discipline issues.  Mr. Carr has appeared as a speaker for the National Business Institute series on school law topics.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Carr served as law clerk to Chief Justice Joseph P. Warner of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

Mr. Carr holds an AV^® rating from Martindale-Hubbell.  He was named a 2005 and 2007 Rising Star by Boston magazine and Massachusetts Super Lawyers magazine.

Education:
J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1994 (Cum Laude)
B.A., Bates College, 1991 (Magna Cum Laude)

Admissions:
Massachusetts; Rhode Island; U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court