John Edward Durkin

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...

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.

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...

Kirsten Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Kirsten, who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John J. Tenn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of DUI / DWI Defense and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John J., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Anthony Naro, owner of Naro Law, is a criminal law and family law attorney with over 17 years of experience. His practice is focused on criminal defense, DWI defense, family law, and Supreme Court appeals. He also represents clients facing disciplinary action before professional boards for alleged criminal conduct and people who have been found responsible for abuse and neglect by DCYF and wish to pursue an administrative appeal. Attorney Naro has over a decade of experience helping ...

As a litigator and outside general counsel, Christina has a depth of experience serving clients in a broad range of industries, especially those operating in highly regulated areas, and successfully achieves the best outcomes for her clients based on their needs. As lead counsel, Christina skillfully advocates for her clients in federal and state courts, before administrative tribunals, and in alternative dispute resolution settings. She efficiently manages and guides her clients through ever...

Todd concentrates his practice on the defense of civil lawsuits and regulatory matters, mostly on behalf of health care providers, contractors and other professionals, corporations and their insurers. He is a regular presenter at continuing education programs for attorneys, health care providers and insurance professionals. He has been a contributing editor to the Tort Law Reference: A Fifty State Compendium, since 2008.

Joseph G. Mattson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Joseph G., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill concentrates his practice on tax-exempt financing transactions, land use and zoning, and commercial real estate transactions. He has served as counsel to borrowers, purchasers, and issuers in connection with the issuance of over a billion dollars in tax-exempt bond financings. In addition to serving as general counsel to the New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Bill has represented a wide range of borrowers, including schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, and nu...