About Peter
Peter Bennett earned his Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College in 1968 and completed his J.D. at Northeastern University in 1971. The early 1970s set the stage for a long legal career across New England. He has been a member of both the Massachusetts and New Hampshire state bars since 1974.
Bennett’s work life has unfolded in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Over the decades he has handled a range of matters for individual and business clients. He is associated with Winer & Bennett, LLP, where he continues to practice. His steady presence in the region’s legal community reflects years of courtroom experience and client advising.
Outside the office he has taken on several roles in civic and professional organizations. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club. He previously served as a trustee of the Beaver Brook Association and was president of the Milford-Amherst Chamber of Commerce. He also maintains memberships in the Massachusetts State Bar and the New Hampshire State Bar, where he has been active since the mid-1970s.
Colleagues describe Bennett as thorough and deliberate in his work. He approaches cases methodically and prefers clear, practical solutions. That temperament has guided a practice that spans transactional work and representation in state courts. Over time he has balanced client needs with involvement in local institutions, a combination that ties his legal work to community life.
Education and professional ties have anchored his practice. His long tenure in the two states has given him familiarity with local rules and court cultures. He remains engaged with bar activities and community boards while handling matters for clients across the region.
He currently practices at Winer & Bennett, LLP and is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire; his current practice covers legal matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.