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Matt Serge is the Practice Group Leader for the Municipal Group in New Hampshire. He focuses his practice on serving the legal needs of towns and cities on the full spectrum of municipal law issues including land use matters, zoning enforcement actions, New Hampshire’s Right to Know Law, welfare assistance, tax abatements, real estate, elections, contracts, employment matters, and government relations. Matt regularly represents clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts...

Margaret E. Probish is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Margaret practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Margaret is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Anthony Naro is the owner of Naro Law in Nashua, New Hampshire. He represents clients in criminal defense , DWI defense , family law matters , Supreme Court appeals, and administrative proceedings involving professional licensing boards and DCYF findings of abuse or neglect. With more than 17 years of legal experience, Attorney Naro works with individuals and families facing complex and often high-stakes legal issues. Attorney Naro’s practice includes Criminal Defense : General...

Douglas G. Verge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Douglas practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas is held by other lawyers.

James "Jim" Shirley is a senior member of the litigation department and serves as the firm’s general counsel. He has successfully handled litigated cases in state and federal court in New Hampshire and in neighboring jurisdictions for over 35 years. Over time, he has focused on matters involving commercial disputes, professional negligence, product liability, toxic torts, real estate and insurance coverage. In addition, Jim has been active throughout his career in promoting lawyer conti...

Dan Deane is co-leader of the TCPA team and deputy leader of the Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation group. His practice focuses on defending businesses and individuals in high exposure complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal court and before regulatory agencies. Dan’s clients include national and international businesses and individuals in a variety of industries with a focus in health care, insurance, and financial services. What do you focus on? My practice focu...

Charles R. Powell III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Charles R. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Charles R. Powell III since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflect...

Peter W. Leberman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter W. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Peter W. Leberman since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter W. Leberman is ...

I help business owners navigate the sometimes unchartered waters of business ownership and succession planning. As co-founder of our firm’s Startup Team , I assist entrepreneurs with structuring their business entity (drafting and negotiating governing documents) and then taking the company through its growth phase (hiring employees, protecting intellectual property, implementing equity incentive plans for executives and owners, assisting with and positioning the company for institution...

Mark Broth delivers industry-leading advice on a broad spectrum of employment, municipal, and school law matters, serves on the firm’s Board of Directors, and is the Managing Shareholder for the firm’s New Hampshire-based offices. Mark understands the impact that labor and employment laws have on people’s lives, and his substantial experience makes him the go-to attorney for “hot issues” that need effective representation and resolution. Mark counsels employers o...