Mark A. Abramson
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire
Abramson Brown & Dugan
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in New Hampshire since: 1975
Education: The University of Toledo College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2023 Details
Attorney Mark A. Abramson has been serving the people of Manchester, New Hampshire, for over four decades. As a distinguished founding member of Abramson, Brown & Dugan, he has exhibited unwavering dedication to championing the rights of individuals impacted by medical malpractice and other legal matters encompassing wrongful death or severe injuries.
Licensed to practice in New Hampshire, Mr. Abramson prioritizes the trust his clients put in him. He works diligently to protect their interests throughout the legal process, using a client-focused approach. He customizes strategies for each case to match its specific circumstances and tirelessly fights for his clients' rights and well-being. Moreover, he has demonstrated a commendable track record of achieving successful outcomes and reaching settlements in substantial medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases across all courts within the state.
Mr. Abramson has achieved the highest rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell for many years. He has consistently been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 1995 for his outstanding work in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Additionally, he has earned a place among the top 500 lawyers in the United States, and the top 500 plaintiffs' lawyers nationwide by Lawdragon.
In 1975, Mr. Abramson graduated from The University of Toledo with a Juris Doctor degree. In recognition of his commitment to his field, he has been a lifetime fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Likewise, he has memberships in various professional associations, including the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice – the Professional Negligence Section and the Birth Trauma Litigation Group. He served on the board of governors for the New Hampshire Association for Justice.
Also, Mr. Abramson has authored numerous articles that address crucial matters on medical malpractice benefiting both legal professionals and the public in New Hampshire.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1975, New Hampshire
Professional Webpage: https://www.arbd.com/mark-abramson/
- Recognized in New England Super Lawyers, 2007-2023
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 2009-present
- Best of US.Com – Best Lawyer in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law
- Top Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Boston.com
- New Hampshire Top Attorneys, 2006-2020
- New Hampshire Association for Justice, Lifetime Achievement Award 2020
- Selected as one of the top 100 lawyers in New England, and is the only plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice Lawyer in the state of New Hampshire to achieve this honor
- Selected by Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Manchester, 2021
- Achieved the Highest Rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 500 plaintiffs' lawyers nationwide, Lawdragon
- Top 500 lawyers in the United States
- Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his outstanding work in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Cases, 1995 -2020
- “Allergy Standards and Liability in the Restaurant Industry: A Legislative Update” 46 TBN 91, Summer 2021
- “The Law of Nursing Malpractice,” 18 TBN 7, Spring 1996
- “HMO Liability: Building Corporate Profits at the Expense of Patient Care,” 19 TBN 144, Winter 1997
- “Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Medical Negligence Cases,” 20 TBN 66, Spring 1998
- “HMO Liability Part III: Return of the Plaintiffs,” 21 TBN 67, Spring 1999
- “Minimizing Liens and Maximizing Personal Injury Recoveries,” 21 TBN 107, Summer 1999
- “Parental Consortium in Non-Death Cases,” 21 TBN 161, Fall 1999
- “Birth Injury and Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Claims,” 23 TBN 13, Winter 2001
- “Handling the Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer Malpractice Case,” 24 TBN 65, Spring 2001
- “Overcoming the Quality Assurance Privilege in New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Claims,” 23 TBN 172, Fall 2001
- “Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice Law,” 24 TBN 8, Winter 2002
- “Payback: Health Insurance Liens in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Cases After Great-West Life & Annuity v. Knudson,” 25 TBN 58, Spring 2002
- “Temporary Employees and the Borrowed Servant Rule: A Case Study,” 24 TBN 115, Summer 2002
- “Discovery in New Hampshire’s Federal District Court: Play By The Rules Or Else,” 25 TBN 16, Winter 2003
- “HMO Liability IV: Protecting the Patient and Preserving States’ Rights,” 26 TBN 64, Spring 2003
- “Res Ipsa Loquitur and Medical Malpractice,” 26 TBN 114, Summer 2003
- “Dispelling the Myths of the Medical Malpractice Crisis and Vindicating the Victims of Medical Malpractice Through Attorney Conducted Voir Dire,” 27 TBN 157, Fall 2005
- “Pure Referral Fees: Insuring Client Confidence in Complex Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases,” 28 TBN 54, Spring 2006
- “Medicaid Lien Repayment in Medical Malpractice Cases After Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services v. Ahlborn,” 29 TBN 5, Winter 2007
- “Medical Malpractice Liability in the Information Age – the Evolution of the Physician-Patient Relationship on the New Healthcare Frontier”, 30 TBN 117, Summer 2008
- “Medical Malpractice Claims Against Public Health Service and Federally Funded Community Health Center Physicians: Practical Problems and Potential Pitfalls to Be Aware of” 30 TBN 17, Winter 2008
- “Medical Provider Liability to Non-Patient Third-Parties for Negligent Medical Care and Prescribing Practices” 31 TBN 9, Winter 2009
- “Maximizing Medical Malpractice Screening Panels Through the Use of Screening Panel Testimony at Trial,” 31 TBN 129, Summer 2009
- “Expanding the DeBenedetto Disclosure Requirement in Multi-Defendant Civil Cases,” 32 TBN 61 , Spring 2010
- “Protecting the Right to Make Informed Procreative Choices and Recover for Medical Malpractice From Negligent Preconception Medical Care” 38 TBN 63, Summer 2013
- “Physician Heal Thyself? Evidentiary Issues When a Physician is the Plaintiff in a Medical Malpractice Case” 39 TBN , Summer 2014
- “Alive and Well: Bystander Recovery for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Medical Negligence Cases” 42 TBN 45, Spring 2017
- “Seeking Truth, or Competitive Advantage? The Timing of Expert Disclosures and Depositions in Medical Negligence Cases” 42 TBN 135, Fall 2017
- “Sharp Practitioners Beware: Strategic Dissuasion of Expert Testimony May Lead to Court-Ordered Sanctions…Or Worse” 44 TBN 51, Spring 2019
- Board of Governors for the New Hampshire Association for Justice, 1984-1987
- Manchester, New Hampshire, Member of Medical Malpractice and Products Liability Committee, Ethics Committee, 1988-1989
- Manchester, New Hampshire, Member of Medical Malpractice and Products Liability Committee, 1982-1983
- American Association for Justice, Sustaining Member
- Manchester Bar Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- Federal Court Advisory Committee
- Board of Governors for the New Hampshire Association for Justice, 1997-2001
- American Association for Justice, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Member
- New Hampshire, 1975
- American Association for Justice, Professional Negligence Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2023
Top Lists
Top 100: New England Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2008, 2010, 2012 - 2016- Top 100: 2016 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2015 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2014 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2013 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2012 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2010 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2008 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2007 New England Super Lawyers
