Richard A. "Dick" Samuels

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.

Matt Benson is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. He advises businesses and entrepreneurs on a wide range of legal and strategic matters affecting privately held companies. Matt works with clients across multiple industries and stages of growth, from early-stage start-ups to established companies planning for expansion, investment, or transition. His practice focuses on Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tec...

Whether working with an emerging company or an established enterprise, an issuer of securities or an investor, Scott Pueschel distills his years of experience in business formations, business combinations and securities offerings into clear advice his clients can use. Scott prides himself on his ability to take a fresh look at a problem or issue while drawing on past experience to arrive at a straightforward and streamlined solution. Throughout his career, Scott has worked with buyers and sel...

Anna Cole delivers well-informed, creative advice to support employers, including schools and colleges, municipalities, private entities, and Tribal Nations, as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment laws. Co-Leader of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, Anna represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and grievance and arbitration proceedings. Additionally, she represents employers before the state and fede...

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...

Jason Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law and Health Care Law. Jason practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Cole 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 Jason Cole is held by other lawy...

Mark J. Ventola is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark J. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Mark 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 Mark is held by other lawyers.

William H. Shaheen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. William H. practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized William H. Shaheen since 2021. 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 William H. Shaheen is held by other lawyers.

Kevin F. Dugan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kevin F. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin F. Dugan since 2006. 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 Kevin F. Dugan is held by other lawyers.

Bradford "Brad" Cook is head of the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate, Government Relations and Not-for-Profit, Charitable and Religious Institutions Practice Groups. He is a past President of the firm and has practiced with Sheehan Phinney since 1973. Brad represents many colleges and schools, religious organizations throughout New England, and hospital, nursing home and other charitable and other not-for-profit clients, and practices general corporate law. He writes a regular column,...