Background
A trial lawyer with a practice devoted almost
exclusively to the defense of serious felony cases at the grand jury stage and
in the state and federal trial courts, E. Peter Parker has defended a wide
variety of major felony criminal cases.
The hallmarks of his approach to each case are thorough preparation and
investigation, first-rate legal research skills and written pleadings and
aggressive, energetic and persuasive advocacy, both in court and in negotiating
acceptable resolutions short of trial.
He has earned the highest possible rating of AV from the international
legal association Martindale-Hubbell
Experienced at representing individuals and businesses under government investigation or accused of white-collar crimes, Mr. Parker ensures that his clients know about and obtain the full protection of their rights under the constitution, and demands that prosecutors and government investigators respect those rights. He successfully has persuaded prosecutors to close investigations without bringing criminal charges. In cases where charges have been brought, Mr. Parker is often able to obtain favorable resolutions short of trial. An exceptional trial lawyer, Mr. Parker has tried a number of cases to acquittal.
Experience
Since 1999, Mr. Parker has had his own criminal defense practice. He has the resources and staff to handle the largest, most complex and sophisticated cases.
From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Parker was an Assistant
Federal Defender in the Boston Federal Defender’s Office. His practice during this period
consisted entirely of representing indigent defendants in felony criminal cases
in the federal court.
From 1988 to 1995, Mr. was an associate at the Boston law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo. Mintz Levin is the preeminent white-collar criminal defense firm in the city and was the first to develop a dedicated criminal defense practice group. Mr. Parker participated in the defense
of a sitting United States Representative charged with accepting illegal
gratuities, a major race track under government investigation, the son of
the former governor of Rhode Island charged with conspiring with the governor in
a public corruption case and other high-profile cases.
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Boston University School of Law, 1988.
B.A., Brown University, 1980.
Memberships and Accomplishments
Board Member Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Certified Committee for Public Counsel Services – approved to take murder appointments.
Death Penalty Experienced in federal death penalty litigation.