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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.

Ryan (he/him) is a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group and has a cross-disciplinary practice, helping individual and business clients with a wide variety of legal matters. His focus includes civil rights, personal injury, municipal law, land use/zoning, family law, and general civil litigation.. Ryan graduated from UNH Law’s prestigious Daniel Webster Scholars Honors Program where he focused his efforts on understanding the breadth of New Hampshire’s state court system, serving as a legal resident at both the New Hampshire Supreme Court and 1st and 3rd Circuit Courts. After graduation, Ryan completed a 2-year clerkship at Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord while teaching State Constitutional Law at UNH Law.. In private practice, Ryan employs a pragmatic approach to achieve his clients’ goals. His court experience helps him educate clients about their options and their practical implications, so the client can make decisions with agency and confidence. Ryan’s polished research, writing, and oral skills make him a highly effective litigator in the courtroom.. Prior to his legal career, Ryan served 6 years in the Navy as a Submarine Nuclear Reactor Operator. He continues to serve through non-profit volunteer work, where he helps veterans apply to law school.

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.

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.

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.

Licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Attorney Hanisco's practice focuses on building legally sound families, through Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Law (ART law). With 1 in 6 couples experiencing fertility issues, thousands are turning to assisted reproductive technology to build their families. Chrissy utilizes her legal experience and decades of negotiation skills to help her clients achieve their dream of being parents.. Chrissy can assist with all the legal aspects of gestational surrogacy, gamete donation, embryo donation, embryo disposition and parentage orders. She represents intended parents, as well as egg and sperm donors and surrogates (gestational carriers). Due to the contractual nature of ART law Chrissy loves the ability to work with colleagues and clients from around the globe!. Chrissy's adoption practice includes representing Adoptive Parents and Birth Mothers, as well as same-sex couples who may need the non-biological parent to adopt their child.. Chrissy's background includes both civil and criminal litigation. She prosecuted abuse and neglect cases in the Worcester (MA) Juvenile court, spent several years representing children and adults with disabilities in all areas of civil litigation, and for over 11 years as a member of the New Hampshire Public Defender, the state’s largest law firm, she successfully represented indigent defendants and juveniles.. At the NH Public Defender Chrissy handled thousands of cases in both Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties. She is practical in her approach, a skilled negotiator and is never afraid to proceed to trial when desired by her client. Chrissy achieves the best outcome for her clients.

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.

Kevin has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers In America in the practice are of Employment Law – Individuals.  Kevin has also been named the Best Lawyers’ 2017 Concord Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year.”  Only a single lawyer in each practice in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”. He has been chosen for inclusion in the New-England-Super-Lawyers in the Employment Law category for representing employees. Only 5% of the lawyers in New England receive the Super Lawyers honor.. Kevin has received an “AV-Preeminent” rating, the highest available in Martindale-Hubbell Directory, a nationwide publication which independently rates lawyers on the basis of their peer’s opinion.  He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America by Woodward and White, a peer-reviewed publication, for his work in representing employees in employment law.. In the area of employment law, Kevin focuses his practice on representing employees.  He regularly represents employees before the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kevin is committed to representing employees in all aspects of employment litigation such as Sexual Harassment; Discrimination; Retaliation; Wrongful Discharge; Family and Medical Leave and Whistleblower Complaints.. Previously, Kevin was elected by other employment lawyers to serve as President of National Employment Lawyers Association, New Hampshire Chapter and has authored articles and been invited as a lecturer for other lawyers on employment law issues.. In addition to representing employees, Kevin also protects the interests of victims in personal injury and automobile accidents, as well as workers’ compensation claims.

Julianne Plourde is a member of the firm’s family law practice group. She has a passion for supporting families through times of conflict and helping victims of domestic violence.. Julianne graduated from the University of New Hampshire’s prestigious Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, which provides a client-ready legal education. In addition to her family law focus, Julianne has experience handling matters related to estate planning and probate, providing a cross-disciplinary perspective that helps her meet clients’ goals.. To offer clients the approach that’s best suited to their situation, Julianne is trained in Collaborative Divorce, an out-of-court divorce process that relies on negotiation. She has also completed Domestic Violence Emergency (DOVE) training and has experience representing clients through the New Hampshire DOVE project.

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 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.

Having been licensed to practice in New Hampshire since 2005, and in Massachusetts since 1995, I am so fortunate to love what I do. I represent my clients in all facets of Family Law and Elder Law including divorce, legal separation, child support and spousal support (alimony), custody and parenting rights and responsibilities, guardianship, pre and post nuptial agreements, estate planning, probate litigation, estate administration and Medicaid. My practice is truly one of "family" law...addressing issues and disputes that arise as a result of family relationships and dynamics. It is my goal with every client to be his/her dedicated advocate. It is also my responsibility to arm my clients with knowledge and information so that they can make informed, intelligent decisions regarding their case. You know your parents, your children, your spouse and yourself, and I know the law. Together we can accomplish your reasonable goals.

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

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.

Carolyn is one of the founders of the firm.  Carolyn has focused her legal career on one area of law  - divorce and family law. This dedication as a New Hampshire family law lawyer means she is experienced to handle the most challenging family law disputes that arise, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, relocation and property division.. With Carolyn's focus on NH family law, she has been appointed by marital masters and NH Family Law Judges to serve as a Guardian ad Litem. Her experience in divorce and family law was recognized when she was selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Family Law Section of the Merrimack County Bar Association.  Carolyn has been asked to serve as a legal presenter for legal education seminars to instruct other lawyers on NH family law issues.  She has authored articles and legal chapters on divorce and family issues.

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 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.

Andrew Winters has nineteen years of experience representing individuals in New Hampshire’s. courtrooms. After graduating from Duke University School of Law in 1999, he spent more than six years honing his skills at the public defender’s office. Since entering private practice in 2006 Andrews entire focus has been litigation. His victories include cases before juries, judges, and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He defends criminal charges ranging from DWI to first-degree murder. He represents many injury victims, frequently obtaining significant settlements. He also handles numerous family court matters including successful resolution of custody disputes and high net worth divorces. Over the years, Attorney Winters has earned a reputation as someone you want on your side in times of trouble.