Richard A. "Dick" Samuels

Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach...

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.

Jamie N. Hage has over thirty years of business and civil litigation experience. He has litigated cases in both federal and state courts, with a focus on complex business and commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, and personal injury and professional negligence. Mr. Hage also serves as general outside counsel for many of his corporate clients. He represents small, mid-size, and publicly traded companies as well as individual and other private clients in a broad range of areas inc...

Ovide’s expertise encompasses substantial legal territory. He has experience in complex business and litigation transactions, and has also served as an advisor to various non-profit and charitable institutions. From representing 350 manufactured housing owners both in litigation and in a complex real estate transaction in order to enable them to purchase their community to dissolving and reorganizing a major healthcare merger, Ovide brings strategic, creative and practical solutions to ...

Donna is one of New Hampshire’s most experienced and respected trial attorneys. In her 29 years of practice she has been lead counsel in some of the most high profile cases in this state. She has tried over 150 jury trials including charges of homicide, aggravated felonious sexual assault, felony assault, domestic violence, DWI, theft, sale and possession of drugs as well as numerous motor vehicle cases. Donna has obtained verdicts of not guilty in numerous cases including affirmative d...

Katherine Battles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Katherine practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Battles 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 Katherine Battles is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

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 ...

Jason D. Gregoire is chair of the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. His practice focuses on Health Care Law and advising health care providers on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters affecting their organizations, practices, and professional responsibilities. Jason counsels hospitals, physician practices, dental practices, behavioral health providers, and other health care organizations on regulatory compliance...

Sean O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sean practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Sean O'Connell 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 Sean O'Connell is held by other lawyers.