Atty. Joseph J. Dumais

Atty. Joseph J. Dumais

Joe joined the firm in 2023. Prior to joining the firm, Joe was a legal resident with Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi at the New Hampshire Supreme Court as well as a legal resident with Judge David D.

Manchester Manchester 3 yrs experience 3 year
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About Joseph J. Dumais at a glance

Joseph J. Dumais is an Associate based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (2023) and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2023). Educated at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law J.D. summa cum laude (—) and Southern New Hampshire University B.A. Business Administration – Bradley Three Year Honors Program; summa cum laude (—). Serands clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joe joined the firm in 2023
  • Prior to joining the firm, Joe was a legal resident with Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi at the New Hampshire Supreme Court as well as a legal resident with Judge David D. King in the Trust Docket of the New Hampshire Circuit Court
  • In addition, Joe interned at a law firm in Nashua, New Hampshire before joining the firm and was a summer associate at Wadleigh
  • Joe graduated summa cum laude from UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law as a Daniel Webster Scholar
  • Before he went to law school, Joe worked with retirement accounts at a leading financial services company and was a small business consultant
  • Distinctions • Daniel Webster Scholar • Outstanding Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Southern New Hampshire University • Teaching Assistant for Constitutional Law and Civil Procedure

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph J. Dumais's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph J. Dumais handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Manchester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joseph J. Dumais's law office located?
Joseph J. Dumais's law practice is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The firm is Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph J. Dumais handle?
Joseph J. Dumais focuses on family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has Joseph J. Dumais practiced law?
Joseph J. Dumais has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
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Education

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law J.D. summa cum laude
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Southern New Hampshire University B.A. Business Administration – Bradley Three Year Honors Program; summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 2023
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2023

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