Gerard Hanratty

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...

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 ...

Eric T. Kilchenstein is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. His practice includes Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, where he advises clients on a range of business and commercial matters. Eric has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the area of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law since 2026. Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review process involving attorneys in the same geographic region and practice area, reflecting the professional reg...

Andrea G. Chatfield is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester , New Hampshire. Her practice includes Employment Law - Management, where she advises employers on workplace policies, employment matters, and related business issues. Andrea has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Employment Law - Management since 2015. This recognition is based on peer review from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal practice areas. Based in Manchester, Andrea re...

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

Russell F. Hilliard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Mediation. Russell F. practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Russell F. Hilliard since 1997. 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 Russell F. Hilliard is held by other ...

Christopher A. Swiniarski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher A. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Swiniarski 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 Christopher A. Swiniarski 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...

David J. Thibodeau is a Partner in VLP’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice emphasizes the building and refining of patent portfolios, strategic advice concerning competitive IP rights, and due diligence for technology-based financial, merger/acquisition and other business transactions. David most often handles prosecution matters before the United States’ and foreign patent offices, but he has also successfully concluded litigations and other disputed matters. He ...

John Beals is a partner in Nixon Peabody's Private Equity and Investment Funds practice. He represents public pension funds, funds of funds and other institutional investors in connection with their investments in leveraged buyout, venture capital, real estate and debt private equity funds. He also advises fund sponsors in structuring and forming such funds. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on two main areas, leveraging 20 years of experience to help clients structure, negotiate and ...