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Attorney Quinn was born in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Following graduation, he was employed as a Legislative Assistant in the United States House of Representatives with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. He later attended Vermont Law School where he graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1993. Attorney Quinn began practicing law at a firm in North Conway, New Hampshire until 1993 when he joined Brennan Lenehan. In 2004, he became...

Nancy E. Oliver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nancy E. practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy E. Oliver 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 Nancy E. Oliver is held by other lawyers.

Margaret E. Probish is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Margaret practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret 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 Margaret is held by other lawyers.

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...

William H. Shaheen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. William H. practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized William H. Shaheen since 2021. 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 H. Shaheen is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Jared R. Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jared R. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Jared R. Green since 2018. 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 ...

Bradford "Brad" Cook is head of the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate, Government Relations and Not-for-Profit, Charitable and Religious Institutions Practice Groups. He is a past President of the firm and has practiced with Sheehan Phinney since 1973. Brad represents many colleges and schools, religious organizations throughout New England, and hospital, nursing home and other charitable and other not-for-profit clients, and practices general corporate law. He writes a regular column,...

Christine M. Craig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Consumer Protection Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christine M. practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Christine M. Craig since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recogniti...

Dave serves as President and Managing Director of the firm. He also maintains an active practice. Dave represents firm clients in state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He routinely handles trade secret, non-competition, predatory hiring, discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower, wrongful termination, and healthcare related matters. He also frequently helps businesses and executives navigate employment separations. Dave is a certified mediator who serves in...