Atty. Michael Eaton
Michael Eaton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michael, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025.
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About Michael Eaton at a glance
Michael Eaton is a personal injury, criminal defense, white collar, and appellate attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Wadleigh, Starr and Peters PLLC. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association (2019). Educated at University of New Hampshire (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Eaton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Michael, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael Eaton's Areas of Practice
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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 Eaton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael Eaton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Hampshire →
Michael Eaton is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New Hampshire →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Eaton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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