Christopher D. Hawkins

Michele Kenney is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Portsmouth, NH, office and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. She enjoys a diverse commercial litigation practice and appears regularly in federal and state courts in New Hampshire. Michele represents multinational corporations, medium and smaller-size businesses, individuals, and national and regional financial institutions in a wide range of disputes, involving, for example, issues of fiduciary duty, fraud, breach of contra...

Charles R. Powell III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Charles R., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and l...

Crystal M. Maldonado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Crystal M., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Crystal M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter W. Leberman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter W., 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 Peter W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew J. Delude is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Matthew J., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David P. Eby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. David P., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph W. Kenny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Joseph W., who practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Rebecca S. Kane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Rebecca S., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roy has a diverse legal practice, focusing mostly on real estate litigation and land use matters. Roy’s clients span a number of industries and include real estate brokers, automobile dealerships, contractors, health clubs, and restaurants. No matter the industry Roy is working in, his mission remains the same: to empower clients with the information they need to make strategic and well-informed decisions. In his litigation practice, Roy is an assertive and thoughtful partner to his cli...