David W. Johnston

Erin’s practice is focused on a broad range of commercial real estate matters. She represents developers, retailers, service providers and institutions in transactions involving all classes of real estate assets, both regionally and nationally. Erin specializes in transactions involving retail assets, including the negotiation of complex leases and subleases on behalf of both landlords and tenants. She regularly represents clients in connection with the acquisition, financing and sale o...

James D. Rosenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. James D., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robin Melone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robin, who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn S. Garvey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Carolyn S., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carolyn S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Curtis Whittaker has been a shareholder of the firm since 1991. Curt heads the firm’s Energy Practice Group, and is a member of the Corporate/Business Law Group. Curt works with developers, owners, operators, investors and lenders in the alternative energy area, including biomass, hydropower, wind, solar, cogeneration and alternative fuels. While at Harvard Law School, Curt took aim at a career in the alternative energy sector by authoring a law review article on the history of hydro...

Tom, the founder of the firm and former Attorney General of New Hampshire, has been actively involved in government relations since entering private practice in 1980. Tom has represented insurance and banking clients before the respective New Hampshire regulatory commissions. Among others, Tom has represented such clients as Fidelity Investments, Dartmouth College, Anthem and Gilbane on legislative, administrative and government relations issues in New Hampshire, New England and nationally. T...

Terri L. Pastori, a founding member of Pastori | Krans, PLLC in Concord, NH, is a seasoned attorney and litigator focusing on employment law and business litigation. Known for her strategic thinking and trusted counsel, Terri helps clients proactively mitigate legal risk, resolve complex employment issues as they arise, and, if necessary, resolve disputes in state and federal courts, at the Human Rights Commission, or before other administrative agencies. Because she represents both individua...

Michael Ruedig leads the firm's technology committee and is a former firm president. He works in the areas of real estate, commercial, corporate, technology and finance law representing a wide array of clients in a variety of transactions. Michael is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, and he was named Concord's 2012 "Lawyer of the Year" in Real Estate Law. He is a member of the New Hampshire and American Bar Associations and serves a...

Marla Matthews has extensive experience in trusts and estates planning, which includes general wealth transfer, gift and estate tax planning, and business succession planning. Marla particularly enjoys working with individuals and families, where she can collaborate with them to find practical, understandable, and efficient solutions to complex and emotionally-charged issues related to transfer of wealth and legacy planning.

Joyce Hillis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Joyce, who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joyce is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.