Elenor "Ele" Lovering

Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach...

Charlie’s practice is in the areas of real estate, commercial lending and loan workout for lenders. His experience includes real estate development, leasing, condominium issues, bankruptcy and perfecting and enforcing commercial loan documents. Charlie’s clients range from real estate developers to banks, nonprofits and municipalities.

Michael is the President and Managing Director of Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. He concentrates his practice on representing seriously injured victims of negligence. Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987 and in 1990 graduated from the Boston University School of Law, where he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos scholar. Michael began his litigation practice with the firm in 1990 and rapidly developed a significant trial practice representing ...

Jared P. O'Connor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Jared P. practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Jared P. O'Connor since 2024. 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 Jared P. O'Connor is held by other lawyers.

Matt Serge is the Practice Group Leader for the Municipal Group in New Hampshire. He focuses his practice on serving the legal needs of towns and cities on the full spectrum of municipal law issues including land use matters, zoning enforcement actions, New Hampshire’s Right to Know Law, welfare assistance, tax abatements, real estate, elections, contracts, employment matters, and government relations. Matt regularly represents clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts...

William C. Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. William C. practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized William C. Baker 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 William C. Baker is held by other lawyers.

Mark J. Ventola is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark J. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Mark 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 Mark is held by other lawyers.

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...

Katherine Battles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Katherine practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Battles 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 Katherine Battles is held by other lawyers.

Peter T. Beach is a tax attorney with Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. His practice focuses on Tax Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Litigation and Controversy – Tax. Since 1984, Peter has worked exclusively in the field of taxation, advising businesses and organizations on complex tax matters involving transactions, structuring, and disputes with taxing authorities. Peter began his legal career as a tax associate with Miller & Chevalier in Washington, DC. He joine...