Atty. Michael A. Pignatelli
A founding shareholder of the firm, Michael leads the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in business and commercial litigation matters, defense of medical malpractice actions, and advising medical doctors and practices in a variety of legal matters. He is an accomplished trial lawyer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and Federal courts, and brings extensive experience to the investigation, evaluation, settlement or trial of major cases.
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About Michael A. Pignatelli at a glance
Michael A. Pignatelli is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Nashua, New Hampshire, practicing at Rath Young Pignatelli PC. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire, United States and Massachusetts, United States. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Nashua, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A founding shareholder of the firm, Michael leads the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in business and commercial litigation matters, defense of medical malpractice actions, and advising medical doctors and practices in a variety of legal matters
- He is an accomplished trial lawyer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and Federal courts, and brings extensive experience to the investigation, evaluation, settlement or trial of major cases
- Michael is a skilled litigator, effective negotiator, and successful courtroom lawyer
- Michael is a Fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers
- He has achieved Martindale Hubbell’s highest peer review rating of A-V (pre-eminent legal ability and meeting highest ethical standards)
- He has been and is selected by his peers to be listed in the Best Lawyers of America in the areas of business litigation and medical litigation, in Super Lawyers Corporate Edition, and in Super Lawyers of New England
- Michael is also a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute
- In private practice since 1984, Michael has achieved an excellent record in trying numerous civil jury matters and negotiated substantial settlements in lawsuits involving environmental claims, business disputes, class actions, medical malpractice, professional liability, personal injury, products liability, and professional liability
- Much of his work has been in complicated multi-party litigation in both state and Federal courts in New Hampshire and other states
- Prior to entering private practice, Michael served as Assistant Attorney General of New Hampshire and Chief of the Criminal Justice Division
- He successfully prosecuted numerous homicide and sophisticated white collar crime cases and appeared before the New Hampshire Supreme Court 40 times to defend convictions
- He is also a Nashua Police Commissioner, past member of the New Hampshire Judicial Council and past member of the Nashua Board of Aldermen
- He has happily assisted his wife, Debora, in her work and campaigning as a member of the New Hampshire Governor’s Council
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Michael A. Pignatelli's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Pignatelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Pignatelli is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Hampshire →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Pignatelli is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Pignatelli is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael A. Pignatelli is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Hampshire →
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 Nashua 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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