John Fitzgerald III

With more than twenty years of experience handling complex and multijurisdictional commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions, Jim leverages his understanding to convey the facts clearly and get the deal done. Whether he is working with clients or with opposing counsel, it’s Jim’s proven ability to communicate with clear, concise language while negotiating complex transactions that allows him to deliver practical solutions for clients and see them through the end. ...

Kierstan Schultz is a litigator and a member of Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice group. She represents health care providers, businesses and individuals, and manages discovery, motion practice and trials for complex commercial litigation matters. What do you focus on? I represent clients in a variety of industries in all aspects of the adversarial process, in civil litigation in state and federal courts. Health Care Litigation My health care litigation practice focus...

Beth H. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Beth H., who practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beth H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter W. Leberman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter W., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

JOHN L. WARD Attorney Ward is the founder and managing partner of Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. Prior to founding Ward Law Group, PLLC, he was the managing partner of a Personal Injury and insurance defense firm. Seeking to limit his practice to represent only injury victims, Ward Law Group, PLLC was formed to concentrate exclusively on helping injured parties receive the compensatio...

Ovide’s expertise encompasses substantial legal territory. He has experience in complex business and litigation transactions, and has also served as an advisor to various non-profit and charitable institutions. From representing 350 manufactured housing owners both in litigation and in a complex real estate transaction in order to enable them to purchase their community to dissolving and reorganizing a major healthcare merger, Ovide brings strategic, creative and practical solutions to ...

Kathleen represents both private and public educational institutions, as well as other private and public sector employers, in all areas of employment law, including hiring, discipline and discharge, wage and hour requirements, discrimination and wrongful discharge claims and family and medical leave requirements. She assists employers in the development of personnel policies and negotiating and drafting of employment agreements. Kathleen has represented employers in both state and federal co...

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...

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...

Ronald L. Abramson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Ronald L., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.