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Ted Lothstein and his firm focus on criminal litigation, appeals in state and federal court, and DWI and motor vehicle defense. 3 lawyers, well over 60 years of experience. Offices in Concord & Keene, NH.

Steve is one of the founders of the firm having first come to New Hampshire as a law clerk to Federal Judge Hugh H. Bownes and then working as a federal prosecutor when Bill Shaheen was U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. He has an active and extensive trial practice, representing individuals and businesses in complex litigation in both state and federal courts. He has also been chosen to conduct internal investigations for various companies due to his experience as a federal prosecutor. Steve has been recognized as the “ideal” New Hampshire attorney, as voted by lawyers throughout the state for his work in complex litigation, criminal law, First Amendment litigation, and “Bet the Company Litigation”. He has been recognized for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers’ listings. The emphasis of his practice has been in the area of white-collar criminal defense, business litigation, and First Amendment defense.. Most recently, Steve successfully represented the New Hampshire woman who won the January 2018 Powerball Lottery worth $560 million in her lawsuit to remain anonymous. In writing about the litigation, the New York Times described Steve and Bill Shaheen as New Hampshire’s “high-powered” attorneys.. In September 2017, Steve successfully obtained a record-breaking $275 million jury verdict on behalf of three businessmen in a New Hampshire defamation lawsuit. It was the largest civil judgment in New Hampshire’s history and nationally the sixth-largest civil verdict for 2017. He earlier obtained a precedent-breaking victory against mobster Whitey Bulger and the FBI resulting in a Massachusetts Federal District Court finding the FBI legally responsible for the wrongful death of one of its top echelon confidential informants, literally at the hands of Bulger.. Over the course of his career, Steve has represented a range of individuals and businesses in the Federal District Courts of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts in federal criminal investigations. He also has a vigorous New Hampshire state court practice, representing corporations and individuals involved in corporate disputes related to breaches of fiduciary duties, contract disputes, and shareholder disputes. In addition, he counsels and represents financial institutions and brokers in regulatory matters. Steve has also represented a number of corporations in conducting internal investigations as part of the law firm’s corporate governance practice. He has advised and assisted corporate boards of directors in exercising their duties and responsibilities under the Sarbanes-Oxley statute, and has lectured on the subject. He also has an active practice representing lawyers before New Hampshire’s Professional Conduct Committee and was successful in challenging the process by which the New Hampshire Bar Association summarily suspends attorneys who are charged with criminal offenses.

Sandra A. Kuhn has been an attorney for over 22 years. She serves as FAMILYLEGAL's Vice President and Director of the Bankruptcy Practice Group.. Attorney Kuhn is a highly experienced Attorney who will provide you with options and give you the best advice possible.  She will not judge you.  She understands the trauma you have experienced  from your injury as well as how those injuries may have effected your daily experiences, your life choices and your financial well being. Attorney Kuhn will work hard for you to get the best result.

Robert L. Best joined Sulloway & Hollis in 2015 as a Member. His practice focuses on healthcare and business clients, assisting with a wide variety of administrative & regulatory matters important to healthcare and business organizations. Prior to joining Sulloway & Hollis, Bob practiced healthcare, employment, civil, land use, and administrative law at a firm in Concord, New Hampshire. Bob serves as Co-Chair of Sulloway's Health Care Practice Group.. Bob served for six years as the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Nurses Association, assisting the Association with grass roots advocacy for nurses and patients. Prior to coming to New Hampshire, Bob's background includes experience in administration for public, private, and academic healthcare settings, as well as biomedical research at Louisiana State University Medical Center, in New Orleans, Louisiana.. Originally from Florida and Georgia, Bob and his wife Kate now live Merrimack, New Hampshire, with their four children.

Petar's practice is focused almost exclusively on domestic relations issues, with an emphasis on employing a number of settlement techniques to resolve issues efficiently and expeditiously, though understanding that litigation is sometimes necessary to achieve the desired result.. Originally from Oregon, Petar received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in French from the University of Oregon; and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center).  During law school, Petar graduated from the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, a two-year, intensive bar practicum.  Petar continues to be involved in the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program in a number of capacities, including as a Family Law Adjunct Professor.. Petar is an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the New Hampshire Family Law Section; and serves on the Continuing Legal Education ("CLE") Committee.. Petar is also a certified practitioner of Collaborative Law, an alternative to the traditional divorce process, which focuses on cooperation and creative problem-solving.

Paul Maggiotto was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York (S.U.N.Y.) at Buffalo and attended Northeastern Law School, graduating in 1984. Paul started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York (King’s Co.) from 1984-1990. He prosecuted primarily sex crimes and homicides as an Assistant in the Special Victims Unit and Homicide Bureau. In 1990, he was recruited by the New Hampshire’s Attorney General Office to prosecute homicides. As an Assistant Attorney General, Paul was lead counsel in what was probably New Hampshire’s most famous murder trial, State v. Pamela Smart, which was covered by news organizations across the world and led to the publications of two books, and produced two movies that covered the trial. Paul’s courtroom work in that case was recognized as “outstanding” and “brilliant” in news editorials.. In 1993, Paul entered private practice concentrating his trial skills for individuals facing personal problems. His practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense and family law. Paul’s personal injury practice has included sexual harassment, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and debilitating injuries, resulting in verdicts and settlements of several hundred thousand to over a million dollars. He is admitted in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York.. As a criminal defense lawyer, Paul has also handled cases that have attracted national attention. Paul was defense counsel in State v. Hungerford, which was one of the first cases in the country to challenge the reliability of the recovery of repressed memories. Experts from across the country in various scientific fields testified which led to all charges against Paul’s client being dismissed.. In addition to criminal defense, Paul has used his litigations skills and life experience to represent individuals in high stake divorces, whether the issues are what is in the best interests of the children or the evaluation and distribution of millions of dollars of assets.. Paul has been very active in the community. He is a long serving member and Past President of the New Hampshire Association of Justice. He served six years on the Board of the Friends of Concord Crew, two years as president. He was Vice President of Express Soccer Club for eleven years as well as a coach. He has volunteered as a coach for the Concord Recreation Department's basketball and soccer programs. He currently sits on the Arthritis Foundation New Hampshire Advisory Board.. After raising his two sons in Concord, Paul has relocated to Lower Suncook Lake in Center Barnstead where he has taken up sculling. He is an avid road bicyclist, who has participated in numerous fundraising rides for the Pan Mass Challenge, Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Prouty and Payson.

Neil Nicholson is a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate trial attorney. As a trial attorney, Neil leverages his experience to service his clients. Neil applies a substantial skill set to interview witnesses, investigate, analyze facts, and develop appropriate strategies to achieve results in preparing his cases for trial.. Neil represents the injured. He is your car accident attorney, your medical malpractice attorney and your personal injury lawyer. As a car accident lawyer Neil understands the mechanics behind violent collisions and the cause and effect of a violent collsion on your body. He has the knowledge and background to understand the medical science and medicine for medical malpractice claims. Neil's focus on client service makes him a personal injury attorney that has received accolodaes from his peers and community.. Neil takes the time to understand your goals in litigation. Neil believes that community commitments foster a productive and responsible civil society. He has served as President of the New Hampshire Association for Justice, a trial lawyers’ group dedicated to fighting for the principles of justice. As a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, Neil serves on the Public Protection Fund Committee, which works to reimburse victims of theft committed by other attorneys.. Neil attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated magna cum laude. While there, he received several awards, including the school’s Best Oral Advocate Award and various Jurisprudence awards. He also was selected as a representative from Suffolk University Law School to participate in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Neil gathered unique professional experience as a police officer prior to becoming a lawyer and enjoys hockey, skiing, hiking, fishing, and camping.

My staff and I understand that if you are facing a divorce, parenting, or other family law matter, you are going through one of the most painful and traumatic events a person can experience. You are not at your best. Life has not turned out the way you thought it would. When in these difficult circumstances, the Law Office of Jennifer P. Elliott provides support, advice based on decades of experience, and various representation arrangements to fit your budget.

My goal is provide quality and client-centered representation for every client.  I have more than two decades in practice and have represented thousands of clients charged with the full spectrum of criminal offenses from motor vehicle to homicides.

Ms. Elizabeth Olcott, known as Lisa to friends, clients as well as even opposing counsel, graduated from Boston University with a BA in Psychology. She worked in the mental health field with adolescents at various facilities throughout New Hampshire and went on to law school at Franklin Pierce Law Center graduating in 1984. She worked in the Federal District Court as Law Clerk for Judge Laughlin until taking the position as Inside Counsel for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for ten years.. She opened her own practice in Concord New Hampshire in 1995 concentrating in employment and business law. Ms. Olcott is well versed in the area of employment law, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as in Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. She practices in areas of employment and business law with some focus in Military matters and wage and hour issues as well as contracts and business relationships. In addition, due to her years as inside counsel, she is experienced in the many areas of law that impact both employees and employers.

Life happens.  I specialize in representing people with disabilities and elders deal with the frustrations and joys that life gives them.  In addition, I am passionate about protecting the civil rights of all persons, and take cases of race and sec discrimination as well as disability discrimination.  You will receive personalized and prompt attnetion from me, not a paralegal or legal assistant.  I can guide you through the complexities of discrimination law, special education law, Medicaid, Social Security, caring for a person with disabilities, or dealing with your own disability.  Unlike other firms, which may specialize in one area of disability and elder law (for example, Medicaid planning or employment discrimination), I have a unique background and knowledge in all of these areas, and can help you fit the puzzle pieces together.  I began my legal career in 1987 as a staff attorney specializing in public benefits law (Medicaid, Social Security Disability, SSI), taught a clinical program on public benefits at a law school, litigated individual and class actions at the Disabilitiies Rights Center, Concord, NH, prepared wills, trusts and powers of attorney at a small law firm, and have had my own office for 18 years.  I can help you see the big picture, and make the choice that is right for YOU.

Leah Cole Durst represents clients facing a range of legal challenges, which are often unexpected and can have a severe impact on an individual’s or family’s future. Leah specializes in criminal defense while also assisting clients in civil rights matters. Leah gained significant experience in criminal defense through positions at the Federal Defender Office in Boston, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and a private Boston firm.. She is skilled at completing detailed research and developing legal documents, including complaint narratives, motions to dismiss, and petitions for habeas corpus, to further a client’s case.. Before joining Shaheen & Gordon, Leah worked as a staff attorney with Greater Boston Legal Services. She participated in their COVID Eviction Legal Help Program (CELHP) to provide legal information, assistance, and representation to low-income tenants affected by COVID-19. She is passionate about using her knowledge to help people through difficult times and volunteered additional legal services during the graduated from the Northeastern University School of Law with a criminal justice concentration. She served as chair of the school’s chapter of If/When/How—Lawyering for Reproductive Justice and also participated in the Women’s Law Caucus.

Lauren Breda is a member of Shaheen and Gordon’s criminal defense group. A native of New Hampshire, Lauren has over a decade of experience in the court system, both behind the scenes as a law clerk and in trial as a public defender. Lauren represents clients charged with serious misdemeanor and felony crimes including homicide, physical and sexual assaults, thefts, drug offenses, driving while intoxicated, other driving offenses, and juvenile matters.. Lauren takes a client-centered approach to any case. Criminal accusations and potential convictions can be life changing. The stress associated with going through the court system is immeasurable. At the heart of Lauren’s representation are her client’s goals: whether that means mitigating potential consequences and reaching a fair resolution or fighting the charges through a trial.. Prior to joining Shaheen and Gordon, Lauren worked at the New Hampshire Public Defender as a trial attorney. During her time with the public defender, Lauren represented over a thousand clients facing charges ranging from driving offenses to homicides. She has extensive courtroom and trial experience in several counties in New Hampshire. Lauren also works closely with the University of New Hampshire School of Law, teaching a course in Advanced Trial Advocacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 McGrath has been practicing law since 1988 and is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney with the United States Department of Justice in Washington D.C.  He concentrates his practice in the areas of injury law, medical malpractice, family law, environmental law, real estate law, and complex litigation matters.. As the founding member of McGrath Law Firm, Attorney McGrath combines a unique and expansive background of litigation experience, both from the prosecutorial side and from the private sector.. During his tenure at the Justice Department, Attorney McGrath served as the lead prosecutor for the government in several major federal cases throughout the country, handled numerous jury trials, and directed various complex investigations.. Attorney McGrath received a master’s degree in environmental law (MSL), magna cum laude, and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Vermont Law School, and was a note editor of the Vermont Law Review. He is admitted to practice law in South Carolina, the State of New Hampshire, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Federal Tax Court, and the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Attorney McGrath serves as a Member of the American Bar Association.  He is the former Chairman of the Environmental Law Committee of the NH Bar Association and a former Vice President of the Capital City Rotary Club.. Attorney has served as a speaker for many seminars on environmental law, real estate issues, and the rights of landlords and tenants.. Attorney McGrath resides in Mount Pleasant with his wife, three boys and two dogs.  He enjoys boating, coaching, sports, and the outdoors.

Attorney Kimberly J. Guay works for FAMILYLEGAL, a premier New Hampshire Divorce & Family Law firm.  Raised by divorced parents she understands the complex legal issues while compassionate to the accompanying emotional issues.  Her attention to detail and dedication to clients makes her the exact fit for any family in need of assistance. Her mission is to provide quality representation at a cost affordable to a diverse number of families. Attorney Guay offers a free initial consultation (in-person or over-the-phone) to anyone facing a Divorce or Family Law issue.  This allows her to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and help to develop an over-all case strategy to get you the results that you desire.  Please don't be shy, call our office today at and speak with Attorney Guay.

Attorney Jonathan Cohen is an experienced trial attorney whose practice
areas include criminal defense, motor vehicle offenses and personal
injury law.. Attorney Cohen worked at the law firm of Bernstein Shur, PA in
Manchester where he focused on personal injury, civil litigation and
employment matters. Previously he worked at the firm of Twomey and Sisti
and handled criminal defense and motor vehicle related matters. He has
served as an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce College, teaching
courses in civil and criminal law. Attorney Cohen has appeared in courts
at all levels in every county in New Hampshire. He is an experienced
and successful trial attorney.