Sarah E. Lavoie

With four decades in employment law, Debra “Deb” Weiss Ford stands as a steadfast advocate for her clients. In both state and federal venues, Deb combines strategic insight with her extensive knowledge to achieve optimal legal results. No New Hampshire employment law challenge is unfamiliar to her. Her litigation experience ensures effective solutions for both common and novel issues. She’s adeptly represented employers before key institutions, including the New Hampshire Co...

Katherine Battles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Katherine, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Hanna is a native of Keene and has practiced law there since becoming a member of the New Hampshire Bar in 1980. Over the past 40 years, he has become one of New Hampshire’s leading land use lawyers. His deep experience in this field includes countless appearances before zoning and planning boards, representation of real estate developers, landowners, neighbors, and towns, and virtually every other aspect of real estate law. He has been the point person for the permitting of hospita...

Heather Menezes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Heather, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David P. Eby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. David P., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Crystal M. Maldonado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Crystal M., 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 Crystal M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald L. Abramson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Ronald L., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Knights is a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group and lead of the Global Compliance & Investigations team. He represents individuals and businesses across a variety of industries in connection with matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and other federal and state laws. Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, Mark served as a law clerk for Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the U.S. Court of A...

David J. Thibodeau is a Partner in VLP’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice emphasizes the building and refining of patent portfolios, strategic advice concerning competitive IP rights, and due diligence for technology-based financial, merger/acquisition and other business transactions. David most often handles prosecution matters before the United States’ and foreign patent offices, but he has also successfully concluded litigations and other disputed matters. He ...

Mark Broth delivers industry-leading advice on a broad spectrum of employment, municipal, and school law matters, serves on the firm’s Board of Directors, and is the Managing Shareholder for the firm’s New Hampshire-based offices. Mark understands the impact that labor and employment laws have on people’s lives, and his substantial experience makes him the go-to attorney for “hot issues” that need effective representation and resolution. Mark counsels employers o...