Duncan C. Ross

Jon Sparkman is a shareholder of the firm counseling privately-held businesses and non-profit organizations. Jon's business law practice involves representing small- to medium-size businesses from start-up to eventual sale, providing advice with respect to formation and financing, growth and expansion as well as mergers and acquisitions. Jon's representation of non-profit organizations focuses on formation , obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, governance issues and mergers. Specific ...

Sean O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sean practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Sean O'Connell since 2023. 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 Sean O'Connell is held by other lawyers.

Anthony Carr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Anthony practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Carr since 2027. 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 Anthony Carr is held by other lawyers.

Karen A. Whitley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen A. practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Karen A. Whitley since 2020. 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 Karen A. Whitley is held by other lawyers.

A founding shareholder of the firm, Michael leads the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in business and commercial litigation matters, defense of medical malpractice actions, and advising medical doctors and practices in a variety of legal matters. He is an accomplished trial lawyer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and Federal courts, and brings extensive experience to the investigation, evaluation, settlement or trial of major cases. Michael is a skilled litigator, effective ne...

James "Jim" Reidy practices in the areas of labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents management in organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for-profit entities and public sector employers. Since joining the Firm in 1989, Jim has expanded an already well-established employment law practice group. This group is now recognized a...

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...

Rob's active business litigation practice focuses primarily on complex commercial disputes in the federal courts, including false and deceptive trade practice, false advertising, and consumer labeling claims, commercial fraud claims, products liability, civil RICO, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and intellectual property disputes including trademark, trade dress and copyright. He is also one of New Hampshire's most experienced litigators on the scope and application of the New Hampshire Con...

Scott W. Ellison is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. His practice focuses on advising businesses, owners, and management teams on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including business formation, governance, strategic transactions, and day-to-day legal operations. Scott represents clients in Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Transactions ...

Shawn Tennis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Shawn practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Tennis since 2027. 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 Shawn Tennis is held by other lawyers.