Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell PC

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law Administrative / Regulatory Law Energy Law Government Relations Practice Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Concord.

Biography

Ari represents business, construction, land use development, and environmental clients on a variety of land use permitting, development, environmental, and litigation matters.

Ari continues to be selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Concord, NH for Real Estate and Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning. He has been selected by Best Lawyers® as Concord’s 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law, and Concord’s “Lawyer of the Year” for Land Use and Zoning Law for the 2024, 2021, 2017 and 2013 editions. He is also listed in Concord, NH by Super Lawyers® for Land Use/Zoning since 2016. Ari was among the New Hampshire Union Leader’s 2012 “40 Under 40” class and among NH Business Review’s New Hampshire 200 which spotlights the 200 most influential business leaders in the Granite State’s private sector.

Ari has managed the negotiation and closing of several commercial asset sales and purchases while leading the processing of various state and municipal development, environmental, and excavation permit applications.

He represents clients in all phases of construction, permitting, land use law and Real Estate development, including mixed-use development, conceptual business and development planning, contractual negotiations, and the retention of qualified land use and environmental experts.

Ari also was involved in acquiring rights of way for a natural gas pipeline through negotiation and federal condemnation.

Through the firm, he is a past chairman and former member of the National Association of Home Builders. He served on the National Association of Home Builders Legal Action Committee.

Ari is a former president of the law firm and serves on its management committee. He is a former commissioner and past-chairman of the board of commissioners of the Concord Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Ari is the Chair-Elect for the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, is a member of its Executive Committee, and a current Director, and has served as Chairman of its Government Affairs Committee. He was a member of Concord 2020, a community advisory group dedicated to improving the workability and livability of the City of Concord.

Ari graduated from Colgate University in 1994 and Boston University School of Law in 1997.

Ari is admitted in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell PC

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997

  • New Hampshire, United States
  • Massachusetts, United States

  • Board of Commissioners of the Concord NH Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Commissioner and Past-Chairman
  • Concord 2020 - Member
  • Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire - Active Member
  • National Association of Home Builders - Active Member
  • New Hampshire, United States
  • Massachusetts, United States
  • Board of Commissioners of the Concord NH Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Commissioner and Past-Chairman
  • Concord 2020 - Member
  • Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire - Active Member
  • National Association of Home Builders - Active Member
  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997

Client Testimonials

We have been using Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell for many years. Ari Pollack has a keen knack of ferreting right to the heart of the problem. H has consistently been spot on with his analysis, and provides us with solid recommendations in our strategy sessions. Ari is and will continue to be an integral part of our decision making team.

Attorney Pollack continues his outstanding representation of our issues at state government and provides expert counsel to our policy committees.

Kendall Buck (Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc of NH)

Concord, NH

Ari is the principal attorney at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell that has handled legal affairs for our company and I am very impressed with his grasp of issues including construction law, permit regulations and his skill in resolving disputes. I would highly recommend him!

Everett Pollard (Northcape Design, Inc.)

Sunapee, NH

Our company has been using Ari Pollack for the last five years or so. I have been impressed by his responsiveness and his perspective on how best to handle an issue. Ari came highly recommended to me and after working with him, I can see why. I appreciate his no nonsense approach to getting things done. Ari gets my highest recommendation.

Larry Haynes (Grappone Automotive Group)

Ari's ability to get right to the heart of the matter and offer solutions and alternatives is a fresh and welcome approach; I highly recommend!

Ari Pollack provided our company a level of attention over a 10 year period of time that is just beyond words. He has, during several issues, assessed the situation and cut to the issue at hand without the need of going to court. I have had many lawyers over the years, but not one has even come close to his abilities or level of professional support.

Rick L. Proulx, Sr. (Pruven Aggregates)

Dover, NH

We have used Ari Pollack for a number of years. We can always count on the advice given to our bank. He has proven to be a great asset for helping us through a number of projects. He is a pleasure to deal with and always looks out for the interest of his client. I would highly recommend him.

Bob Curtis (Laconia Savings Bank)

Laconia, NH

During many hours of briefings and strategy meetings, Mr. Ari Pollack provided clear and precise information in a manner readily understood by project decision makers. Moreover, Mr. Pollack displays excellent court presence and clearly understands how to communicate to both judge and juries.

Chris Wilber (El Paso Energy)

Ari is an outstanding attorney with keen insights on any matter. I have come to rely on his intelligence and thought process on matters that we bring to him. He is unusually available to his clients via cellphone and email, and extremely responsive. He has guided our company through a number of issues and I am very satisfied with the results. I would recommend him very highly.

Everett Pollard (Northcape Design, Inc.)

Sunapee, NH

Attorney Ari Pollack possesses the unique ability to distill complicated legal matters down to their basics that instill confidence in our volunteer members to actively engage in lobbying. His ability to strike at the heart of the matter, relative to advocating for a specific legislative priority, results in more wins than defeats. Simply put, we would not be nearly as successful without Mr. Pollack and GCG.

Kendall Buck (Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc of NH)

Concord, NH

Ari Pollack is the only lawyer we suggest to our clients when our projects require legal assistance, specifically, regarding wetland and shoreland permitting issues. Ari's succinct nature and attention to the most minute details have proven successful for our projects and clients. His command of the English language translates into precise, yet eloquent, communications between all parties involved. His ability to understand a situation and quickly supply options are invaluable in our line of work. We look forward to working with Ari on our next difficult project.

Greg Grigsby (Pellettieri Associates, Inc.)

Warner, NH

Part of the value that Ari Pollack provides is that he has a very good working relationship with the permitting agencies in the State of N.H. These relationships result in an open line of communication that often helps my company to avoid expensive delays in permitting programs.

Joe Skiffington (Skiffington Homes, Inc.)

Center Harbor, NH

We have employed attorney Ari Pollock on several occasions to represent our firm in the development of residential subdivisions. He has a strong working knowledge not only of construction law but also of the construction process and is able to effective communicate with buyers and municipal representatives in language that they understand. He possesses ability to identify goals and devise plans to efficiently obtain these goals. Attorney Pollack has represented our company in front of the City of Concord, NH in a very delicate land use matter. With his expertise he was able to resolve all issues with the city and our abutters to everyone's satisfaction while improving the reputation of our company. Attorney Pollack is well respected by board members of divisions of the State of NH and various municipalities in New Hampshire.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Land Use and Zoning Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Concord (2026)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Concord (2024)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Concord (2021)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Concord (2017)
  • Real Estate Law, Concord (2015)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Concord (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Energy Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • 1031 Exchange
  • Commercial
  • Construction
  • Contract
  • Development
  • Environmental
  • Industrial
  • Land Use
  • Litigation
  • Real Property Law
  • Residential
  • Subdivision
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Zoning
Awards:
  • Member of the New Hampshire Union Leader's 2012 "40 Under 40" class

Additional Information

  • Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Government Relations / Lobbying

Real Estate Development

Shoreland Development

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