Melinda Gehris

Adam focuses on business litigation and medical-legal matters in State and Federal courts and before State Professional boards, including Boards of Medicine, Nursing, Psychologists, Mental Health, Chiropractic, and Dentistry. Adam has litigated a diverse range of cases and appeals involving professional negligence, business torts, contractual and employment matters, as well as partnership and limited liability company disputes.

Caroline is a business lawyer who helps businesses expand, transition ownership, negotiate commercial financing, form, wind-up, or sell. Caroline’s practice also involves real estate, including condominium and timeshare developments, corporate compliance, securities, regulatory matters, land use, and commercial litigation. Caroline advises her clients on transactional matters, how to avoid litigation, and what to do and expect if litigation occurs. She continues to be selected by her pe...

Emily A. White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Emily A., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven L. Winer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven L., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph A. Cherniske is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Joseph A., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bradford W. Melson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law. Bradford W., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradford W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Burrows is a member of the firm’s litigation team. His practice focuses on municipal defense in civil rights litigation, business and commercial disputes, and property disputes. Matt has successfully represented clients in litigation before every New Hampshire state court (Supreme, Superior, and District), the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Ba...

Sherry Young is a founder and President of the firm. She heads the firm's Environmental Practice Group, and assists clients on federal and state environmental matters, real estate transactions, and business and finance transactions. Sherry focuses her practice on environmental law, including environmental compliance, permits and approvals, and real estate transactions involving contaminated properties. She has extensive experience in negotiating with state and federal regulators, and has achi...

John L. Arnold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Real Estate Law. John L., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pr...

William F. J. Ardinger is a shareholder and the Treasurer of Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C. He serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee and heads the Firm’s Tax Practice Group. Bill focuses his practice on U.S. federal and state tax matters, business transactions, financial and wealth planning, and public policy issues. He assists clients in structuring business transactions in a tax-efficient manner and planning multi-jurisdictional business structures and systems. Bill represe...