Ryan McClure

A founding shareholder of the firm, Michael leads the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in business and commercial litigation matters, defense of medical malpractice actions, and advising medical doctors and practices in a variety of legal matters. He is an accomplished trial lawyer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and Federal courts, and brings extensive experience to the investigation, evaluation, settlement or trial of major cases. Michael is a skilled litigator, effective ne...

Jon Sparkman is a shareholder of the firm counseling privately-held businesses and non-profit organizations. Jon's business law practice involves representing small- to medium-size businesses from start-up to eventual sale, providing advice with respect to formation and financing, growth and expansion as well as mergers and acquisitions. Jon's representation of non-profit organizations focuses on formation , obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, governance issues and mergers. Specific ...

I help business owners navigate the sometimes unchartered waters of business ownership and succession planning. As co-founder of our firm’s Startup Team , I assist entrepreneurs with structuring their business entity (drafting and negotiating governing documents) and then taking the company through its growth phase (hiring employees, protecting intellectual property, implementing equity incentive plans for executives and owners, assisting with and positioning the company for institution...

Matthew J. Delude is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Matthew J., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William F. Gramer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. William F., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tabitha Croscut is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Tabitha, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tabitha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ned takes and wins tough cases. As a litigator and a trusted advisor, Ned has guided his clients through their most complicated and difficult problems. He has won at trial. He has gotten cases dismissed on the papers. He has pierced the corporate veil to collect debts. And, he has made new law at the New Hampshire Supreme Court in order to protect his clients. Ned’s areas of expertise include: Trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation Ned has litigated “soft IP” disp...

Russell F. Hilliard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Mediation. Russell F., who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

J. Daniel Marr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. J. Daniel, who practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.