Best Lawyers Near You in Exeter, New Hampshire
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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.
Jim practices in the areas of labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents management in organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for-profit entities and public sector employers. Since joining the Firm in 1989, Jim has expanded an already well-established employment law practice group. This group is now recognized as one of the b...
An experienced management-side employment lawyer, Suzanne King counsels employers on a wide range of employment practices, including: hiring, managing employee performance and discipline, terminations, reductions in force, complaints about sexual and other harassment, reasonable accommodations under the ADA, leave under the FMLA and various state laws, wage and hour practices, including employee classification issues and pay equity, and data privacy and security. Suzanne also has extensive ex...
Timothy M. Harrington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Timothy M., who practices law in Dover, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Advises health care providers of all types on regulatory, privacy, corporate, contracting, licensing, risk management, fraud and abuse, cyber security, and patient care issues. Represents physicians and dentists in employment and professional practice transitions including negotiating employment contracts, associate buy-ins, and practice sales and acquisitions. Represents physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals before licensure boards such as the Board of Medicine and Board of Nur...
Gareth Orsmond focuses his practice on commercial real estate, land use, environmental, and energy matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His practice encompasses transactional work, permitting, and litigation. Gareth started his career as an environmental and land use lawyer before building his commercial transactional practice. This background enables him to negotiate and implement complex real estate deals while resolving challenging environmental and land use issues.
Lauren S. Irwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauren S., who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Nancy E. Oliver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nancy E., who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael is the President and Managing Director of Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. He concentrates his practice on representing seriously injured victims of negligence. Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987 and in 1990 graduated from the Boston University School of Law, where he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos scholar. Michael began his litigation practice with the firm in 1990 and rapidly developed a significant trial practice representing ...
Christine M. Craig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Consumer Protection Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christine M., who practices law in Dover, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine M. is held by other top lawyers in the same g...
Dave serves as President and Managing Director of the firm. He also maintains an active practice. Dave represents firm clients in state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He routinely handles trade secret, non-competition, predatory hiring, discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower, wrongful termination, and healthcare related matters. He also frequently helps businesses and executives navigate employment separations. Dave is a certified mediator who serves in...
Denis Robinson's diverse commercial real estate practice has developed over a span of two decades in New Hampshire. Whether involved in the acquisition of a major NH ski area or retail center, the development of medical office space or a large scale subdivision, the negotiation and drafting of build to suit leasing arrangements, or the management of due diligence for a wide range of real estate projects, Denis focuses on the legal details that matter to the project's success.