Maureen did her undergraduate studies at UNH – Durham and earned her law degree from UNH School of Law in 1986. Maureen is a frequent guest speaker at legal education programs where she instructs other attorneys in trial, advocacy, and settlement skills.
At age 19, Maureen was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives where she served for six years on the Judiciary Committee. She remains the youngest woman ever elected to a seat in the state legislature. Maureen was appointed by Governor Jeanne Shaheen to serve as a Commissioner on the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission from 1997 to 2004. Maureen is a founding member of the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association and served as its first President, and served as Chair of the New Hampshire Women's Lobby. She has served on the Board of Governors of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the New Hampshire Bar Foundation.
Maureen was recognized by the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Gender Equality Committee with their Annual Award. She received the Board of Governors’ Award from the New Hampshire Association for Justice for excellent advocacy at the New Hampshire legislature, has recently served as President, and continues on the Board of the association.
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87 Middle Street, Manchester, NH, 03101
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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer and a better person
Maureen supported me through an 8 year case not only as a top notch and committed lawyer, but also as a confidant and friend. Over the time of my case Maureen's attention to detail and passion were second to none. What helped was that she was someone I enjoyed working with and genuinely cares about h...
Thanks so much for your very nice review. It has been an honor to represent clients like you throughout New Hampshire for more than 30 years!
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
When times get hard count on her to be there to help
As everyone knows dealing with an injury is no fun and is hard times recovering with the physical and mental battle. Insurance companies will deny you and lie just to save money and waste your time and make you jump threw as many hoops as possible till the end. When i had no help i found it with mrs...
Thank you very much for this very nice review of my legal services. It was a pleasure to assist you through the legal process.
Posted by Jacqueline | May 04, 2015 | Social Security Disability
The fight of my life!
It has been one heck of a tough journey and thanks to attorney Manning I have successfully prevailed on round one! She has kept me informed every step of the way and has also aided in preparing me for what was to come during this challenging situation. I am about to have to face an appeal process s...
Posted by Chris Storti | March 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professionalism, Thorough
I can honestly say I am so pleased with Maureen's sense of compassion aside from her great ability to "fight the fight". She has always been very informative, up front and will go the extra mile to defend her clients. Maureen has represented me on 3 cases and done a fantastic job. One of which was a ...
"I met Maureen as both a classmate and an instructor in a national high level trial strategy training program. Her passion for the practice of law is matched with her zeal for her clients. I've enjoyed our collaboration as we both build better infrastructures in our firms so that we bring our "A" game to the table every time. Appreciate all the "school of hard knocks" lessons that I'd rather spare myself learning the hard way. A true credit to the profession."
Family lawyer
Social Security & Disability lawyer
2008
Board of Governors Award, New Hampshire Association for Justice
2008
Trailblazer in the Law Award, New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
2005
Philip S. Holman Gender Equality Award, New Hampshire Bar Association
2004
Hillary Rodham Clinton Award, Manchester City Democrats
2007 - Present
Director, Law Office of Manning & Zimmerman, PLLC
2007 - Present
New Hampshire Association for JusticeBoard Member
1998 - Present
New Hampshire Women's Bar AssociationPast President
Former Board of Governors
2011 - 2012
New Hampshire Association for JusticePast President
2 million dollar verdict
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Effective Client Intake
2009
Maintaining a Small or Solo Lawfirm
2007
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Workers' Compensation Law
2010
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