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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 ...

Colleen Lyons has represented a wide assortment of public and private companies. However, the primary focus of her practice involves the representation of small- and medium-sized entities concerning matters ranging from entity selection, formation and structuring to counseling regarding ongoing operational and governance matters. She has a broad-based transactional practice with particular emphasis in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, commercial contracts and commercial le...

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.

James O’Shaughnessy focuses his practice on the representation of public school districts, school boards, and other educational institutions, including charter schools and private schools. As leader of the firm’s New Hampshire school law group, Jim’s practice involves the full spectrum of school law matters, including board representation and governance, school district and SAU organization and budgets, cooperative and regional school district issues, school district annual ...

Matt Benson is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. He advises businesses and entrepreneurs on a wide range of legal and strategic matters affecting privately held companies. Matt works with clients across multiple industries and stages of growth, from early-stage start-ups to established companies planning for expansion, investment, or transition. His practice focuses on Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tec...

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...

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.

Attorney Anthony Naro is the owner of Naro Law in Nashua, New Hampshire. He represents clients in criminal defense , DWI defense , family law matters , Supreme Court appeals, and administrative proceedings involving professional licensing boards and DCYF findings of abuse or neglect. With more than 17 years of legal experience, Attorney Naro works with individuals and families facing complex and often high-stakes legal issues. Attorney Naro’s practice includes Criminal Defense : General...

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 ...

John Fitzgerald III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. John practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized John Fitzgerald III 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 recognitio...