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Jim Hatem focuses his practices on general corporate counseling, mergers, acquisitions and real estate. As leader of Nixon Peabody’s Insurance Regulatory practice, he represents insurers before insurance regulators throughout the country. What do you focus on? Business counseling and transactional I counsel most of my clients regarding major initiatives, including formation, financing, contracting, compliance, tax planning, leasing, disputes, acquisitions and divestitures. For one clien...

With four decades in employment law, Debra “Deb” Weiss Ford stands as a steadfast advocate for her clients. In both state and federal venues, Deb combines strategic insight with her extensive knowledge to achieve optimal legal results. No New Hampshire employment law challenge is unfamiliar to her. Her litigation experience ensures effective solutions for both common and novel issues. She’s adeptly represented employers before key institutions, including the New Hampshire Co...

Amanda Steenhuis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Amanda practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Steenhuis 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 Amanda Steenhuis is held by other lawyers.

Jason Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law and Health Care Law. Jason practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Cole 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 Jason Cole is held by other lawy...

James Callahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. James practices law in Peterborough, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized James Callahan 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 James Callahan is held ...

Gareth Orsmond focuses his practice on commercial real estate, land use, environmental, and energy matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His practice encompasses transactional work, permitting, and litigation. Gareth started his career as an environmental and land use lawyer before building his commercial transactional practice. This background enables him to negotiate and implement complex real estate deals while resolving challenging environmental and land use issues.

Chris concentrates his practice on the defense of healthcare providers, healthcare institutions, and other professionals. Chris also represents clients in civil suits involving tort claims, contract disputes, and issues involving property and landowner disputes. He is a regular presenter at Continuing Legal Education programs on civil litigation issues. Prior to joining the firm, Chris worked as a summer law clerk at the New Hampshire Superior Court, Hillsborough North, and as a summer associ...

Anna Cole delivers well-informed, creative advice to support employers, including schools and colleges, municipalities, private entities, and Tribal Nations, as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment laws. Co-Leader of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, Anna represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and grievance and arbitration proceedings. Additionally, she represents employers before the state and fede...

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...

Michele Kenney is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Portsmouth, NH, office and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. She enjoys a diverse commercial litigation practice and appears regularly in federal and state courts in New Hampshire. Michele represents multinational corporations, medium and smaller-size businesses, individuals, and national and regional financial institutions in a wide range of disputes, involving, for example, issues of fiduciary duty, fraud, breach of contra...