Debra L. Mayotte

James "JP" Harris is a member of Sheehan Phinney since 2002. J.P. represents clients across a wide variety of industries in civil litigation. His work includes the representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation matters including general commercial disputes; trade secret, noncompetition and restrictive covenant litigation; employment cases; and construction actions. In his time with the firm, J.P. has represented businesses and individuals engaged in various aspects of ...

Kathleen represents both private and public educational institutions, as well as other private and public sector employers, in all areas of employment law, including hiring, discipline and discharge, wage and hour requirements, discrimination and wrongful discharge claims and family and medical leave requirements. She assists employers in the development of personnel policies and negotiating and drafting of employment agreements. Kathleen has represented employers in both state and federal co...

Courtney H. G. Herz is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, New Hampshire. Her practice includes Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment , where she represents clients in a range of business and workplace disputes. Courtney has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022 for her work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review process involving attorneys within the same geo...

Nathan Warecki is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes group, and teams with attorneys and other legal professionals on a wide variety of matters, including commercial litigation, class actions, non-competes and trade secrets, business disputes, and immigration. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for a regional law firm in Manchester, New Hampshire, on general litigation and immigration matters. In law school, he interned with the Honorable Joseph N. Laplante of...

Matt Benson is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. He advises businesses and entrepreneurs on a wide range of legal and strategic matters affecting privately held companies. Matt works with clients across multiple industries and stages of growth, from early-stage start-ups to established companies planning for expansion, investment, or transition. His practice focuses on Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tec...

Donna is one of New Hampshire’s most experienced and respected trial attorneys. In her 29 years of practice she has been lead counsel in some of the most high profile cases in this state. She has tried over 150 jury trials including charges of homicide, aggravated felonious sexual assault, felony assault, domestic violence, DWI, theft, sale and possession of drugs as well as numerous motor vehicle cases. Donna has obtained verdicts of not guilty in numerous cases including affirmative d...

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...

Colleen Lyons has represented a wide assortment of public and private companies. However, the primary focus of her practice involves the representation of small- and medium-sized entities concerning matters ranging from entity selection, formation and structuring to counseling regarding ongoing operational and governance matters. She has a broad-based transactional practice with particular emphasis in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, commercial contracts and commercial le...

Holly B. Haines is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Holly B. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Holly B. Haines since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Holly B. Haines is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Ambrogi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Sarah practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Ambrogi since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sarah Ambrogi is held by other lawyers.