Michael P. Rainboth

Michael P. Rainboth is a founding partner and trial attorney at Rainboth, Coughenour & Lown, PA, who has focused on representing people harmed by negligence since 1993. His practice includes medical malpractice, personal injury law, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, workers’ compensation, and motor vehicle accident claims. Before representing injured individuals, he worked on insurance defense matters, giving him valuable insight into how claims are evaluated and contested. He has appeared before state and federal courts throughout New Hampshire and Maine and built a respected litigation practice.

Michael earned a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire, graduating cum laude. He later received his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, also graduating cum laude. During law school, he served as a member of the Moot Court Board and developed strong advocacy skills. After completing his legal education, he worked as a judicial law clerk for the New Hampshire Superior Court. This experience provided valuable knowledge of court procedures, legal research, and judicial decision-making that supported his future litigation career.

Michael has worked to help people facing serious injuries and losses throughout his career. He has secured significant recoveries for clients, including multiple cases resulting in awards exceeding one million dollars. His work in medical malpractice litigation has helped injured patients and families pursue accountability when medical errors caused harm. He also represented the family of a co-pilot who died in the September 11 attacks on a pro bono basis and assisted victims affected by a hospital-related Hepatitis C outbreak.

Michael P. Rainboth has served as first or second chair in more than forty jury trials and has acted as lead plaintiff’s counsel in multiple medical malpractice jury cases. He continues to represent individuals harmed by unsafe conditions, negligent conduct, and serious accidents. His combination of courtroom experience, legal knowledge, and commitment to injured clients has made him a trusted advocate for people seeking justice and fair compensation throughout New England and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rainboth, Coughenour & Lown, PA
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Maine

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Hampshire
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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