Andrew Leaitherland

I chair our firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team of 15 transactional attorneys and tax specialists and assist our firm clients with regard to achieving their estate planning objectives. Having more than 30 years’ experience as an M&A attorney and corporate advisor, combined with being a CPA and having a master’s degree in taxation, provides me with a unique background and perspective to advise the firm’s business clients in achieving their goals in the most timel...

Francis G. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Francis G., who practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francis G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Ambrogi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Sarah, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Russell F. Hilliard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Mediation. Russell F., who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over 40 years, Jerry Zelin has devoted his practice to representing New Hampshire school districts in a wide array of student-related matters including special education, inter-district residency disputes, juvenile court cases, pupil discipline, civil rights, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and limits on the state and federal governments’ authority to regulate local school districts. Jerry has successfully represented school districts in some of New Ha...

Kirsten Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Kirsten, who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Quinn was born in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Following graduation, he was employed as a Legislative Assistant in the United States House of Representatives with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. He later attended Vermont Law School where he graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1993. Attorney Quinn began practicing law at a firm in North Conway, New Hampshire until 1993 when he joined Brennan Lenehan. In 2004, he became...

Alison Minutelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Alison, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tabitha Croscut is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Tabitha, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tabitha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A founding shareholder of the firm, Michael leads the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in business and commercial litigation matters, defense of medical malpractice actions, and advising medical doctors and practices in a variety of legal matters. He is an accomplished trial lawyer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and Federal courts, and brings extensive experience to the investigation, evaluation, settlement or trial of major cases. Michael is a skilled litigator, effective ne...