Atty. Peter J. Leahy
Peter J. Leahy is a lawyer practicing general litigation, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.
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Peter J. Leahy is a Member based in Penacook, New Hampshire, practicing at Law Office of Peter J. Leahy, Attorney at Law. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1976). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1976) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Merrimack County Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Penacook, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter J. Leahy is a lawyer practicing general litigation, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
- Peter J. received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Peter J. practices at Law Office of Peter J. Leahy, Attorney at Law in Penacook, NH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter J. Leahy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Peter J. Leahy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.
Peter J. Leahy 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.
Peter J. Leahy is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Hampshire →
Peter J. Leahy is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New Hampshire →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter J. Leahy 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 Penacook 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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