Todd’s practice focuses on the defense of civil lawsuits and regulatory matters, mostly on behalf of health care providers and other professionals, corporations and their insurers. 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 Secretary of the Conservation Commission. Other community involvement includes Families in Transition-New Horizons, Granite United Way, and Southeast Land Trust.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- New Hampshire, 1996
- U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire, 1996
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- United States District Court, District of New Hampshire
- The Defense Research Institute
- Amoskeag Rugby Football Club, former President
- Epping Conservation Commission, Secretary
- Southeast Land Trust, Campaign Cabinet
- New England Mountain Bike Association
- Mad River Riders
- Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition
DISTINCTIONS
- Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Manchester- 2021
- Best Lawyers in America, 2018-present, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Law – Defendants
- New England Super Lawyers, 2016-present, Civil Litigation – Defense
- 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
NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
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. https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-hampshire/nhdce/1:2017cv00596/46923/100
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.
CONTACT
(603) 206-7216
thathaway@wadleighlaw.com
PRACTICE AREAS
Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Liability
Professional Liability Defense
Litigation
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, with honor, Dean’s fellow
B.A., College of the Holy Cross