Richard A Hartley KC

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...

Sarah Freeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Sarah practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Freeman 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 Sarah Freeman is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jen Moeckel devotes her practice exclusively to assisting employers in complying with state and federal laws during all phases of the employment relationship, and defending employers in discrimination and other employment law claims. Jen has substantial experience in background checks and hiring; non-compete and non-disclosure agreements; wage and hour laws and payroll compliance; employee handbooks and policies; conducting training for managers and employees; managing leaves of absence and r...

James Armillay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. James practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized James Armillay 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 James Armillay 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.

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...

Scott W. Ellison is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. His practice focuses on advising businesses, owners, and management teams on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including business formation, governance, strategic transactions, and day-to-day legal operations. Scott represents clients in Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Transactions ...

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 ...

Mary Elizabeth Tenn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mary Elizabeth practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Elizabeth Tenn 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 Ma...