David W. "Dave" McGrath

David W. "Dave" McGrath

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Mediation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Manchester.
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Mediation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Manchester.
Works at
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

34 Best Lawyers awards

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA logo

Biography

Dave serves as President and Managing Director of the firm. He also maintains an active practice. Dave represents firm clients in state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He routinely handles trade secret, non-competition, predatory hiring, discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower, wrongful termination, and healthcare related matters. He also frequently helps businesses and executives navigate employment separations.

Dave is a certified mediator who serves in that role often for the state and federal courts, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, and for private parties.

Dave serves as President-Elect of the New Hampshire Bar Association and is a past member of the Professional Conduct Committee.

Works at
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

34 Best Lawyers awards

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA logo

Locations

Education

  • Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1992
  • Framingham State College, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Hampshire, State of New Hampshire

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Labor Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Manchester (2026)
  • Labor Law - Management, Manchester (2023)
  • Labor Law - Management, Manchester (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Mediation
Special Focus:
  • Employment
  • Labor
  • Litigation
  • Management
Awards:
  • Business NH Magazine as the best employment lawyer in the state, as recognized by his peers, 2015

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