Todd J. Hathaway, General Attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on General, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice · 4.6/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
MemberatWadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.
Manchester, NH
Practicing general in Manchester since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 3 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Todd J. Hathaway is a member based in Manchester, NH. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Todd has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
- Based in
- Manchester, NH
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- General · Litigation · Medical Malpractice
- Handles General, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice matters from Manchester, NH.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Todd J. Hathaway: Todd J. Hathaway is a member based in Manchester, NH. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Todd has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Todd's practice areas in Manchester
Todd concentrates on general, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Todd handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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General cases in Manchester, New Hampshire
Todd takes general matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Manchester, New Hampshire
Todd takes litigation matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Manchester, New Hampshire
Todd takes medical malpractice matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.
Biography
Todd J. Hathaway, general attorney serving Manchester
Todd J. Hathaway is a member based in Manchester, NH. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Todd has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3 client reviews. Todd works from Manchester, New Hampshire and takes on general matters across the region.
Todd defends health care providers and others in personal injury litigation. He is the 2023 and 2020 Lawyer of the Year for Best Lawyers - Manchester for medical malpractice defense, and 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Best Lawyers - Manchester for personal injury litigation defense. He is a regular presenter at continuing education programs for attorneys, health care providers, and insurance professionals. He has been a Contributing Editor to the Tort Law Reference: A Fifty State Compendium, since 2008. Todd lives in Epping, where he is a Board Member of the local community health center, Lamprey Health Care, and member of the Epping Conservation Commission Trails Committee. Other community involvement includes Manchester’s Families in Transition-New Horizons, Granite United Way, and Southeast Land Trust.
Distinctions
•Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Manchester- 2026, 2023, 2021
•Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Manchester- 2026,2023
•Best Lawyers in America, 2018-present, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
•New England Super Lawyers, 2016-present, Civil Litigation - Defense
•New Hampshire 200, New Hampshire Business Review 2025 list of New Hampshire’s leading business leaders
•Martindale-Hubbell, Distinguished Peer Review Rating
•Contributing Editor, Tort Law Reference: A Fifty State Compendium, 2008-present
•University of Connecticut School of Law
•Associate Editor, International Law Journal
•Dean’s fellow
Media & Publications
November 2025: Todd Hathaway was featured as one of eight of New Hampshire’s Best Lawyers in the November edition of New Hampshire Magazine.
August 2025: Todd Hathaway was recognized as 2026 Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Manchester, NH in Best Lawyers in America.
August 2025: Todd Hathaway was recognized as Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Manchester, NH in Best Lawyers in America.
April 2025: Todd Hathaway and Catherine Bousquet obtained dismissal on behalf of a neurosurgeon in a case involved alleged improper informed consent for spinal surgery.
March 2025: Todd Hathaway and Gretchen Wade obtained dismissal for a pediatrician in a case involving alleged improper prescription of an antidepressant medication.
February 2025: Todd Hathaway was named again to The Best Lawyers in America for both medical malpractice and personal injury defense. Only the top 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide achieved this recognition.
January 2025: Todd Hathaway and Bill Tucker were named to New Hampshire Business Review’s NH 200, a list of 200 influential business people in the Granite State.
December 2024: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker obtained a dismissal on behalf of two surgeons and a hospital in a case involving alleged bowel injury in connection with hernia repair.
November 2024: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker obtained dismissal for a corrections medicine provider in a case involving COVID-19 precautions.
September 2024: Todd Hathaway and Catherine Bousquet obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a New Hampshire hospital in a case involving an alleged visitor trip and fall.
April 2024: Todd Hathaway was named again as a “New England Super Lawyer,” an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence practice and only 5% of New England attorneys.
March 2024: Todd Hathaway presented a continuing medical education program to a New Hampshire hospital medical staff on documentation practices.
February 2024: Todd Hathaway was named again to The Best Lawyers in America for both medical malpractice and personal injury defense. Only the top 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide achieved this recognition.
August 2023: Todd Hathaway was recognized in the 30th edition of Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.
June 2023: Todd Hathaway presented to a New Hampshire hospital medical staff on Trends in Clinical Risk Areas.
May 2023: Todd Hathaway presented at the New Hampshire Bar Association continuing legal education program Medical Malpractice Cases in New Hampshire.
January 2023: Todd Hathaway was recognized as Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Manchester, NH in Best Lawyers in America.
January 2023: Todd Hathaway was recognized as Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Manchester, NH in Best Lawyers in America.
October 2022: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker obtained dismissal for a family practitioner in a case involving alleged improper prescription of antibiotics.
October 2022: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker won dismissal of a case against a corrections medicine provider in a case involving alleged failure to diagnose and treat alcohol withdrawal.
October 2022: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker obtained dismissal for a rehabilitation facility provider in a case involving alleged improper physical therapy.
September 2022: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker obtained dismissal for a corrections medicine provider in a case involving alleged failure to diagnose and treat an alleged intestinal perforation.
May 2022: Todd Hathaway and Catherine Bousquet won a defense verdict after trial for a hospital in a case involving an alleged wheelchair injury.
April 2022: Todd Hathaway and Elizabeth Ewing successfully defended an emergency department nurse practitioner through trial in a case involving alleged complications of a surgical procedure.
March 2022: Todd Hathaway and Christopher McGown contributed to the 2022 update to New Hampshire law chapter for the Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium.
February 2022: Todd Hathaway and Gretchen Wade won dismissal on statute of limitations grounds in a case involving alleged failure of a hospitalist to diagnose and treat respiratory failure.
December 2021: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker won partial summary judgment for a dentist on claims alleging consumer protection violation.
November 2021: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker obtained dismissal for an emergency physician in a case involving alleged failure to diagnose cauda equina syndrome.
March 2021: Todd Hathaway and Christopher McGowan contributed to the 2021 update to New Hampshire law chapter for the Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium.
March 2020: Todd Hathaway and Christopher McGown won dismissal of a lawsuit against a palliative care provider in a case involving nursing home care.
January 2020: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker won summary judgment for a hospital on a claim of EMTALA violation.
November 2019: Todd Hathaway and Christopher McGown contributed the 2020 update to New Hampshire law for the Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium. https://lrus.wolterskluwer.com/store/product/tort-law-desk-reference-a-fifty-state-compendium-2020-edition/
October 2019: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker won dismissal of a lawsuit against an emergency medicine provider in a case alleging improper examination.
September 2018: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker won dismissal of a lawsuit against an emergency medicine provider in a case involving alleged improper involuntary emergency admission.
May 2018: Todd Hathaway and Chris McGown won a Defendants’ verdict after trial for health care providers in a case alleging failure to diagnose and treat breast cancer.
June 2018: Todd Hathaway and Allison Fusco won a Defendants’ verdict after trial for a health care provider in a case alleging negligent circumcision.
August 2017: Todd Hathaway and Abby Tucker won a Defendants’ verdict after trial for a hospital in a case alleging defamation by a hospital security officer.
Todd's approach to general cases
Todd defends health care providers and others in personal injury litigation. He is the 2023 and 2020 Lawyer of the Year for Best Lawyers - Manchester for medical malpractice defense, and 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Best Lawyers - Manchester for personal injury litigation defense. He is a regular presenter at continuing education programs for attorneys, health care providers, and insurance…
Clients Todd works with
Todd reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, litigation, and medical malpractice matters in Manchester and the surrounding New Hampshire area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Todd studied and practices
University of Connecticut
J.D. · 1996
College of the Holy Cross
B.A. · 1993
Jurisdictions
Todd's state bar admissions
New Hampshire
1996 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1996 · ACTIVE
Todd studied at J.D. in University of Connecticut and B.A. in College of the Holy Cross.
Law school and academic background
Todd completed J.D. in University of Connecticut and B.A. in College of the Holy Cross. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Todd runs in New Hampshire is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Todd's legal honors and published work
Todd has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Todd J. Hathaway's office in Manchester
Todd's primary office is at 95 Market Street, Manchester, NH, 03101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.
95 Market Street
Manchester, NH 03101
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Client reviews of Todd J. Hathaway — 4.6/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
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How to hire Todd J. Hathaway — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Todd usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Todd charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Todd will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Todd
Todd discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Todd confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Todd's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Todd J. Hathaway
How much does it cost to hire Todd for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Todd walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Todd offer a free consultation?
Todd charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Todd's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New Hampshire typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Todd gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Todd take my case if I'm outside Manchester?
Todd is licensed in New Hampshire. Matters governed by New Hampshire law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Todd will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Todd?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Todd will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Todd accepting new general clients right now?
Todd's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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