Linda S. Johnson

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 ...

Thomas Burack is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, New Hampshire whose practice focuses on Environmental Law and related regulatory and business matters. With more than 35 years of experience in environmental and public policy matters, including more than a decade serving as Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Tom brings a practical understanding of how government agencies operate and how environmental regulations affect bu...

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...

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.

Elizabeth “Liz” Bailey is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, New Hampshire. She has practiced in the areas of Employment Law , Employment Litigation, and Business Litigation since 1992, advising and representing employers across a wide range of industries. Her clients include private corporations as well as municipalities and counties throughout New Hampshire and the surrounding region. Liz works closely with management to address day‑to‑day workpl...

Chris concentrates his practice on the defense of healthcare providers, healthcare institutions, and other professionals. Chris also represents clients in civil suits involving tort claims, contract disputes, and issues involving property and landowner disputes. He is a regular presenter at Continuing Legal Education programs on civil litigation issues. Prior to joining the firm, Chris worked as a summer law clerk at the New Hampshire Superior Court, Hillsborough North, and as a summer associ...

Charles R. Powell III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Charles R. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Charles R. Powell 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 recognition reflect...

Joseph G. Mattson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Insurance Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Joseph G. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph G. Mattson since 2025. 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 Joseph G. Mattson is held by other lawyers.

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...