Paul Chaisty KC

A founding shareholder of the firm, Michael leads the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in business and commercial litigation matters, defense of medical malpractice actions, and advising medical doctors and practices in a variety of legal matters. He is an accomplished trial lawyer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and Federal courts, and brings extensive experience to the investigation, evaluation, settlement or trial of major cases. Michael is a skilled litigator, effective ne...

Michael Mortimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Michael practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Mortimer 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 reflects the professional regard in which Michael Mortimer is held by other lawyers.

Nick Abramson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nick practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Nick Abramson 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 Nick A...

Kenneth A. "Ken" Viscarello is currently a member of the firm's Management Committee and the Chair of the firm's Corporate Department. He has a diverse practice specializing in real estate development, concentrating in affordable housing development. Over the past twenty years, Ken has become recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the area of affordable housing development in the State of New Hampshire. He represents a number of both for-profit and not-for-profit developers. Ken has re...

Andrew Piela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Andrew practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Piela 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 Andrew Piela is held by other lawyers.

James "Jim" Shirley is a senior member of the litigation department and serves as the firm’s general counsel. He has successfully handled litigated cases in state and federal court in New Hampshire and in neighboring jurisdictions for over 35 years. Over time, he has focused on matters involving commercial disputes, professional negligence, product liability, toxic torts, real estate and insurance coverage. In addition, Jim has been active throughout his career in promoting lawyer conti...

Karen A. Whitley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen A. practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Karen A. Whitley since 2020. 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 Karen A. Whitley is held by other lawyers.

Joshua Scott is a principal and office litigation manager in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Joshua at once prioritizes legal knowledge with empathetic client service, guiding his clients through the labyrinth of employment law, ensuring that they are not only legally protected, but also feel supported. A combination of litigation experience, practical advice, and personal dedication make him an invaluable ally to his clients throughout their employment law journey...

Margaret has over twenty-five years of experience concentrating on high-asset and complex divorce cases. Margaret’s clients include business owners, public figures, elected officials, executives of publicly traded companies, successful inventors, tech entrepreneurs, attorneys, doctors, dentists, retirees, those with generational wealth, and many others. Her cases regularly involve issues relating to the valuation and division of complex assets such as business interests, private equity,...

Anthony Carr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Anthony practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Carr since 2027. 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 Anthony Carr is held by other lawyers.