Peter R. Chandler

Peter “Pete” R. Chandler is an experienced trial attorney representing seriously injured clients, with a practice that focuses on traumatic brain injury, catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, product liability, premises liability, construction site accidents, and wrongful death.

Prior to joining Sheff & Cook, Pete’s legal experience primarily focused on the resolution of high-exposure complex general, professional, and product liability matters, often involving significant bodily injury or large-scale property damage. He has also litigated several high-stakes errors and omissions lawsuits in defense of insurance agents and brokers, frequently involving multiple third-party actions, insurance coverage elements, and catastrophic losses.

Pete serves on the board of a diverse range of legal, civic, and non-profit organizations, including: The Dance Complex, Downtown Boston Rotary Club, and the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. He is also active with the Beacon Hill Civic Association, Boston Young Professionals Association, O’Dwyer School of Irish Dancing, and USA Powerlifting.

Pete, a Western New York native, currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and in his free time enjoys staying active in the powerlifting community, playing soccer, and keeping pace with his red Pomapoo, Finn.

Attorney Recognition

• 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation

• Villanova Law – Full Tuition Merit Scholarship

Professional Organizations

• Boston Bar Association

• Massachusetts Bar Association

• Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Board (Director, Franklin Delegate, and Business Section Liaison)

• Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

• Professional Liability Underwriting Society