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Joseph Cherniske is a member of Shaheen & Gordon’s criminal defense group. He has over a decade of experience in the criminal justice system, and the insight he brings to the table as a former prosecutor is invaluable to clients. Joe represents clients charged with serious misdemeanor and felony crimes, including homicides, physical and sexual assaults, thefts, drug offenses, DWI/DUI, and other driving offenses.. Joe recognizes the life-changing consequences these charges can have and uses an aggressive and knowledgeable approach to prevent or mitigate them.. Prior to joining Shaheen & Gordon, Joe worked at the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau, where he was assigned to the Joint Youth Development Center Task Force and the homicide unit. As one of the lead prosecutors assigned to the Joint Youth Development Center Task Force, he was responsible for the investigation and prosecution of hundreds of complex felony sexual and physical assault allegations stemming from the state’s Youth Development Center. As a member of the homicide unit, he assisted in homicide investigations and prosecutions statewide.. Joe began his legal career at the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office, where he handled over 60 jury trials and hundreds of cases, including those involving drug crimes, crimes against children, domestic violence offenses, property crimes, motor vehicle-related crimes, DWI/DUI offenses, violent crimes, firearm crimes, and crimes involving theft and fraud.. Joe has also taught law enforcement cadets about the criminal code and spent significant time educating law enforcement officers about proper investigative techniques. He has a deep understanding of police standards and training, which benefits clients who seek to ensure the proper procedures are followed and their rights are upheld.. Joe is a dedicated member of the New Hampshire community, serving on multiple boards and committees. He has been admitted to practice in the state since 2010.

Jim is a Partner at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. and the Chair of its Criminal Defense Practice Group.. A native of Concord, New Hampshire, Jim brings substantial courtroom experience to Shaheen & Gordon’s litigation team, focusing his practice in the areas of criminal defense, white-collar defense, and DWI / DUI defense. He defends clients in a range of criminal cases throughout state and federal courts, often taking on difficult and well-publicized criminal cases. Through his straightforward and aggressive approach to courtroom work, Jim regularly earns victories for clients in matters large and small. He assists clients in mitigating the stigmatizing impact of criminal charges through effective negotiations and, when those negotiations reach an impasse, Jim tries his cases, regularly winning not-guilty verdicts after bench and jury trials. He has extensive trial experience in New Hampshire’s District and Superior Courts. He has successfully argued several appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He defends major crimes and minor offenses, representing clients in cases involving homicide, vehicular homicide, assault, sexual assault, public integrity matters, computer crimes, drug possession and drug distribution, theft, pornography, impaired driving, and DWI / DUI, as well as a range of motor vehicle offenses.. Jim has been repeatedly recognized for his outstanding work as a criminal defense lawyer. Since 2015, Best Lawyers in America and New Hampshire Magazine have named Jim among the top attorneys in New Hampshire in the areas of General Criminal Defense, White-Collar Criminal Defense, and DUI / DWI Defense. In fact, he is the ONLY criminal defense attorney in New Hampshire named by Best Lawyers in all three of these criminal defense categories. Jim was named “Lawyer of the Year” five times: 2024 (Criminal Defense: General Practice), 2023 (Criminal Defense: White-Collar), 2022 (Criminal Defense: General Practice), 2020 (Criminal Defense: White-Collar), and 2018 (Criminal Defense: White-Collar). These unique distinctions are in addition to his several industry honors for his criminal defense and DUI / DWI work. He was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List in Criminal Defense from 2008-2014, a list that includes only 2.5 percent of lawyers in New Hampshire. In 2015, he was promoted to the Super Lawyers List in Criminal Defense, an honor that has repeated itself for 9 years, between 2015-2018 and 2020-2024. Only 5% of lawyers in New Hampshire qualify. AVVO gave Jim its highest rating, a 10.0.. Jim has been honored for his commitment to New Hampshire’s legal community. In 2024, the Mayor of the City of Concord named Jim to the City’s Board of Ethics. In 2010, Governor Lynch appointed him to the Judicial Selection Commission, which is responsible for interviewing, investigating, and recommending candidates to the Governor to fill state court judicial vacancies. In 2013, Governor Hassan promoted him to serve as the Co-Chair of the Judicial Selection Commission, making him responsible for managing the Commission, a position he occupied through 2016. In 2005, the Union Leader named him to its 40 Under 40 list – an annual collection of the State’s “young leaders” selected by the State’s only newspaper of statewide circulation.. Prior to joining the firm, Jim served for four years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. As a prosecutor, he appeared in every Superior Court in New Hampshire, tried several white-collar, theft, and homicide cases, and routinely argued appellate cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. At the Attorney General’s Office, Jim was ultimately assigned to the Homicide Unit where he was one of five prosecutors responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all murder cases, statewide.. Jim began his legal career with the law firm of Testa, Hurwitz, and Thibeault in Boston, Massachusetts where he served in the litigation department and represented corporate clients in white-collar criminal matters, intellectual property disputes, and employment cases.

Jenny Tiu received her B.S. degree in Physiological Science from UCLA.  During her undergraduate studies, she was a research assistant at UCLA for both spinal cord injury and atherosclerosis research.  Ms. Tiu then earned her J.D. degree at Golden Gate University School of Law with an emphasis in Public Interest Law.  During law school, she interned for the San Francisco City Attorney's Office in the Juvenile Dependency Unit.  She then went on to intern for the Solano County Alternate Public Defender's Office in the Juvenile Dependency Unit and later in the Misdemeanor Unit.  After being admitted to the bar, she was hired as a deputy public defender in Solano County where she represented hundreds of misdemeanor and juvenile dependency clients.  There, she earned a reputation for starting investigation early, preserving evidence, and being an excellent advocate for her clients.. After the birth of her child born with a medical condition, Ms. Tiu grew a strong interest in personal injury.  She worked for two Bay Area firms and gained the necessary experience to assess and handle a personal injury case properly.  Through personal life experience, she learned that while medications and medical procedures and devices can be extremely helpful for an individual with medical issues, they can alternatively complicate the underlying problems as well.  She understands that life after an injury sometimes means fighting the medical providers and insurance companies for treatment one deserves, all the while balancing one's responsibilities at work and at home.  Life after an injury can be catastrophic.  Ms. Tiu brings experience, transparency, and a deep compassion and dedication to her personal injury clients.. Affiliations:. Ms. Tiu is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Solano County, and the Solano County Bar Association.. Ms. Tiu is also an active member in her community.  She is on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area Crisis Nursery,  Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association, Filipino-American Chamber of  Commerce of Solano County, Vallejo Chamber of Commerce, and the Chinese American Association of Solano County.

I practice law in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  Over the years I've successfully represented clients in family, criminal, civil, bankruptcy, appellate courts, and before state administrative agencies.. I've negotiated settlements with prosecutors in criminal matters, and with opposing counsel in hotly contested and complex divorces.  But when negotiations don't work out, I’ll do whatever I can to get you a solution to your legal problems in a cost effective manner – a solution that works for you.   That means that where possible, I’ll work to negotiate a settlement. But when the other side just won’t be reasonable, I’m prepared to take your case to the judge or jury and even to appeal if necessary.. I look forward to working with you.

I opened my law practice to serve the community, and to help those who desperately need an attorney. Whether I am assisting a client with estate planning, a traffic citation or providing pro bono legal representation in the community, my main goal is to always be available to my clients and to help them navigate the legal field as easily as possible. Please call me for a free consultation today!

I have almost 20 years of experience practicing law. I focus my practice on commercial leasing, commercial and residential acquisition and sales, entity formation and estate planning.. I have represented both landlords and tenants in all types of leases: office, warehouse, retail, big box, mall and restaurant. Additionally, I have represented purchasers, sellers and lenders in all types of transactions including: office complexes, office buildings, hotels, warehouses, raw land, gas stations, shopping centers, manufacturing plants and mult-family/apartment buildings.. I have reviewed and negotiated all types of contracts including licenses, cell phone towers, and employment contracts.. I prepare wills, trusts, guardianship papers, living wills and power of attorneys.. I am licensed to practice in NY, CT and NH.

I have been practicing law in Concord, North Carolina since 1999 and am proud to call Cabarrus County home along with my lovely wife, Erin and two boys. I was originally a member of the former Hartsell, Hartsell & White, P.A. firm prior to our merger with Williams Boger Grady Davis & Tuttle in 2004. I enjoy sports, mostly football but do also like basketball from time to time and also enjoying coaching my two sons in baseball.

I grew up in the Nashua area and graduated from UNH and Suffolk Law School.. I have practiced law in Concord since 1999.

I graduated form The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in 2018. I also completed the Health Law and Policy Certificate Program. I am admitted to the NH Bar and NY Bar.. I am also a Board Certified Anesthesiologist licensed to practice Medicine in NH, NY, FL and CA.

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I am a family law attorney located in Concord, Massachusetts. I love the law and I am especially passionate about family law. I like developing personal relationships with my clients and seeing them through some of their toughest times.. My focus is always what's best for the client. There are many times I have disagreed with a particular course of action a client wanted to take, but the best I can do is give them all the options and explain the consequences of a particular choice. At the end of the day it's not important to me that we win, but that whatever we get will work for my client's lifestyle.. I also have extensive experience dealing with domestic violence and regularly do pro bono work for the Victim Rights Law Center in Boston.

Grauel law offices exclusively handles injury and hearing loss claims under the Defense Base Act/Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act for military contractor workers injured overseas, NGO workers, and U.S. shipyard and harbor workers.  Message on WhatsApp or Telegram via website or contact through AVVO.

Experienced Attorney providing comprehensive advice about estate planning, probate and tax matters.  Downtown Concord location.  Free parking on site.

Emma M. Sisti is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. An experienced trial attorney, Emma focuses her practice on a range of civil litigation matters, representing both businesses and individuals.. Emma brings a client-centered approach to all her cases. By taking the time to understand your desired outcome, she is able to identify and craft a specific litigation strategy that will help you achieve your goals. Emma is a creative problem solver and a strong advocate with years of trial experience who is comfortable in any courtroom.. Emma is a lifelong New Hampshire resident, with deep roots in her community. She grew up in Concord, and after leaving to attend college (Cornell University, B.S. 2002) and law school (Vermont Law and Graduate School, J.D., magna cum laude 2006), Emma returned home to take a position with New Hampshire Public Defender, where she practiced for 15 years, trying cases at every level of the trial courts, from juvenile matters to homicides, in nearly every county in the State. Her trial advocacy has been recognized by her peers, as she has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.. Her commitment to providing high quality legal services is the driving force in her career. In 2021 Emma joined 603 Legal Aid, New Hampshire’s frontline provider of civil legal services. In her roles, initially as Pro Bono Manager, and then as Deputy Director, Emma worked diligently to improve access to justice for Granite Staters.

David is a partner in the firm of Hartsell & Williams, P.A. He joined the firm in May, 1996 and assists clients with all types of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, 1031 tax free exchanges and commercial leases.. David also advises clients with corporate or LLC issues and has participated in the organization, merger and dissolution of various companies. In addition to his transactional law practice, David also handles and litigates issues involving real estate, breach of contract, foreclosure and other civil litigation matters in District and Superior Court.

Chuck is one of the founding lawyers of Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C.   Chuck focuses his practice solely on litigation.. Chuck has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers In America in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.  Chuck has also been named the Best Lawyers’ 2017  Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs –  “Lawyer of the Year” for Concord.  Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a the “Lawyer of the Year” award.. Chuck brings a unique background in representing our clients.  He served as a Justice on the New Hampshire Supreme Court, our highest court in New Hampshire.  Before that, he was a judge on the  Superior Court trial bench.  He has an “AV-Preeminent” rating, the highest rating available in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, a publication which independently rates lawyers on the basis of their peers’ opinions.  Chuck was most recently  appointed Chairman of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Committee.  The Committee reviews judicial applications and makes recommendations to the Governor to fill judicial vacancies.. Prior to founding the firm, Chuck served as legal counsel to then-Governor Meldrim Thomson, Jr. in 1973 -1974. He was appointed as a Superior Court Judge from 1974 – 1976. In 1977, Chuck became one of the youngest New Hampshire Supreme Court Justices, serving until 1985. Chuck served as a Congressman in the United States House of Representatives, Second District, in 1989 -1990.. Because of his experience as a New Hampshire Superior Court Judge and New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice along with his record as a successful trial lawyer, Chuck is frequently requested to lecture on personal injury and employment law matters.. In addition to publishing over forty articles, Chuck is the author of two books: New Hampshire Practice and Procedure: Family Law. This is the definitive source for New Hampshire Divorce and family law.  His Family Law book is used by New Hampshire divorce and family law attorneys and is frequently referred to in New Hampshire Supreme Court decisions.. Chuck also authored the New Hampshire Evidence Manual.  This evidence book is relied upon by New Hampshire lawyers and courts during litigation.  His evidence book is cited  by the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

Cassandra Strunk was born and raised in Virginia. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Law with her Juris Doctorate. In 2014, Cassandra finally put her roots down in gorgeous North Carolina.. Cassandra is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and started her career as a litigator in family law. Since starting her own family, Cassandra has chosen to focus on estate planning. While estate planning can entail making difficult decisions, Cassandra is dedicated in helping her clients create an estate plan that works for them.. When not practicing law, Cassandra cherishes spending time with her family as much as possible. She enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, and having time to read a good book.

Caroline is a business lawyer. She knows how complicated it can be for businesses to stay in line with various regulatory requirements - she will help you. Caroline understands when a business-owner wants to retire and sell off the shop. She knows how to guide businesses in buying or selling stock. She will advise businesses on how to buy other businesses.. Besides the transactional side, Caroline has the added value of a litigation background. Caroline can help businesses with their commercial litigation needs. She knows that most businesses want to stay out of the courtroom. She also knows that sometimes court is necessary for a business to defend its interests. Caroline will advocate for your business and make sure its rights are protected.. When she isn't working, Caroline enjoys giving back to the community. Caroline sits on multiple non-profit boards, and is currently appointed to the New Hampshire Professional Conduct Committee. Caroline loves being outdoors with her husband and their goldendoodle, Wendy.

Ben practices in the interrelated areas of probate litigation, elder law (including Medicaid eligibility), and estate planning. Ben represents clients in probate disputes involving incapacitated adults or following the death of a loved one. Ben is sensitive to the emotionally charged aspects of such matters, creative in reaching a negotiated or litigated resolution, tenacious when necessary, and efficient in avoiding unnecessary litigation costs. He tries cases before both state courts and the federal court in New Hampshire and has handled appeals of lower court decisions.. Ben also assists clients with estate planning, focusing on the needs of the elderly, retirees and near-retirees, high net worth clients, clients with special needs, same-sex couples, and young families. Ben practices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and can advise clients whose personal affairs spread across multiple states. Ben drafted and successfully advocated for passage of legislation that substantially simplified the administration of uncontested New Hampshire estates with multiple beneficiaries.. Ben is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), an organization of trust and estate lawyers and law professors who have been elected by their peers in recognition of having made outstanding contributions to the practice of trust and estate law.. Ben also serves as in-house ethics counsel for Shaheen and Gordon and has served as a voter protection attorney in every federal election cycle beginning in 2012.. Prior to joining Shaheen and Gordon, Ben was the William J. Brennan Fellow at the national office of the American Civil Liberties Union, where he worked in the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. Ben also clerked for the Honorable Janet C. Hall of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and the Honorable William A. Fletcher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Backed with nearly a decade of experience, Kara J. Dowal is a corporate and healthcare attorney who represents clients in the healthcare industry with a wide range of transactional and regulatory compliance matters. Attorney Dowal has particular experience assisting providers and their business associates in the following areas:. Attorney Dowal received her J.D. from Vermont Law School, where she served as Managing Editor of the Vermont Law Review and graduated cum laude in 2006, and her B.A. from Boston College in 2001.

Attorney Tracey Goyette Cote of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. concentrates most of her practice on divorce and family law matters, but is also called upon to handle trust litigation and commercial litigation issues. Understanding that families especially need compassionate counsel during any divorce and other tense domestic issues, she uses her knowledge to skillfully handle all aspects of family law, including child custody and support, post-divorce modifications, prenuptial agreements, and more. She is also able to handle high net worth divorces and understands how important it is to preserve her clients’ financial interests. Attorney Cote holds a membership in the Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire.

Attorney Tom Reid is a former chief prosecutor with over 23 years of trial experience.  He has handled cases throughout New Hampshire at all levels of state and federal courts.  Attorney Reid knows police investigators, prosecutors and Judges, and how different types of cases are handled by different jurisdictions. He has the knowledge and experience to evaluate your case, and achieve the best result.

Attorney Susan A. Lowry practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, employment law, and municipal law with Upton & Hatfield, LLP of New Hampshire. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation.Attorney Lowry graduated from St. Olaf College with a B.A. in political science in 2002. She attended Vermont Law School and worked as a judicial extern for Justice Denise R. Johnson of the Vermont Supreme Court and Magistrate Judge Robert J. Johnston of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada before graduating in 2008. Then, she worked in the New Hampshire Public Defender’s Office before starting in private practice.Attorney Lowry is the president of the Rockingham County Bar Association and a member of the Charles C. Doe Inns of Court, the New Hampshire Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the New Hampshire Association for Justice.

Attorney Russel F. Hilliard primarily practices commercial litigation and insurance litigation. He also advises individuals, business, and municipalities with alternative dispute resolution. He has been a member of the Upton & Hatfield, LLP legal team since 1980.Attorney Hilliard is a member of American Bar Association House of Delegates, a past president of the New Hampshire Bar Association, a past chair of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation, a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a former president of the New England Bar Association (president 2012-2013). He is recognized as one of the best lawyers in the area by Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and The Best Lawyers in America. He has a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. He is also a charter president of the Hopkinton Rotary Club, past chair of the New Hampshire Legislative Ethics Committee, and a past president of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Attorney Lauren Irwin provides civil litigation services for both plaintiffs and defendants, and assists individuals, businesses, schools, and municipalities with employment law matters. As part of the Upton & Hatfield, LLP team, she assists with cases of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, Family and Medical Leave Act, and more. In her representation of employers, she also helps conduct investigations and create company policies, agreements, and training courses. The New Hampshire Superior Court and the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights recognizes Attorney Irwin as a certified mediator. In addition to her practice, she works as an adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law.Attorney Irwin has received several awards from The Best Lawyers in America, including recognition as their 2014-15 Concord Employment Law-Individuals “Lawyer of the Year,” as one of their 2017 Women of Influence, and as their 2019 Employment Law-Individuals “Lawyer of the Year.”