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For over 40 years, Jerry Zelin has devoted his practice to representing New Hampshire school districts in a wide array of student-related matters including special education, inter-district residency disputes, juvenile court cases, pupil discipline, civil rights, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and limits on the state and federal governments’ authority to regulate local school districts. Jerry has successfully represented school districts in some of New Ha...

Elana Baron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Elana practices law in Keene, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Elana Baron 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 Elana Baron is held by other lawyers.

David J. Thibodeau is a Partner in VLP’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice emphasizes the building and refining of patent portfolios, strategic advice concerning competitive IP rights, and due diligence for technology-based financial, merger/acquisition and other business transactions. David most often handles prosecution matters before the United States’ and foreign patent offices, but he has also successfully concluded litigations and other disputed matters. He ...

Rebecca S. Kane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Rebecca S. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca S. Kane 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 Rebecca S. Kane is held by other lawyers.

Shawn Tanguay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Shawn practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Tanguay 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 Shawn Tanguay is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

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...

Attorney Kathleen A. Hickey is a distinguished Family Law practitioner with over 28 years of experience in assisting her clients through the trials of divorce, parenting plans, domestic violence, and more. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a Minor in Psychology. She worked in the Clerk of the Courts since she was nineteen-years-old. Between undergraduate and law school, Kathy worked as a Legal Assistant until graduating with ...

Courtney H. G. Herz is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, New Hampshire. Her practice includes Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment , where she represents clients in a range of business and workplace disputes. Courtney has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022 for her work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review process involving attorneys within the same geo...

Francis G. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Francis G. practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Francis G. Murphy since 2016. 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 Francis G. Murphy is held by other lawyers.