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Michele Kenney is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Portsmouth, NH, office and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. She enjoys a diverse commercial litigation practice and appears regularly in federal and state courts in New Hampshire. Michele represents multinational corporations, medium and smaller-size businesses, individuals, and national and regional financial institutions in a wide range of disputes, involving, for example, issues of fiduciary duty, fraud, breach of contra...

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

Shawn Tennis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Shawn, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael is the President and Managing Director of Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. He concentrates his practice on representing seriously injured victims of negligence. Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987 and in 1990 graduated from the Boston University School of Law, where he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos scholar. Michael began his litigation practice with the firm in 1990 and rapidly developed a significant trial practice representing ...

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 ...

Sarah Freeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Sarah, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim 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 continuing legal educ...

Alison Minutelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Alison, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dan Deane is co-leader of the TCPA team and deputy leader of the Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation group. His practice focuses on defending businesses and individuals in high exposure complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal court and before regulatory agencies. Dan’s clients include national and international businesses and individuals in a variety of industries with a focus in health care, insurance, and financial services. What do you focus on? My practice focu...

Jason Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law and Health Care Law. Jason, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.