Best Lawyers in New Hampshire, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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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 ...
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...
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.
Pierre A. Chabot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Pierre A., 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 Pierre A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Kathleen represents both private and public educational institutions, as well as other private and public sector employers, in all areas of employment law, including hiring, discipline and discharge, wage and hour requirements, discrimination and wrongful discharge claims and family and medical leave requirements. She assists employers in the development of personnel policies and negotiating and drafting of employment agreements. Kathleen has represented employers in both state and federal co...
Ashley D. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ashley D., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amy is an experienced business professional and licensed attorney who provides comprehensive legal strategies and solutions for organizations and individuals. With a sharp focus on managing risk and resolving legal issues, she takes a personalized approach to each client’s case. As a former safety professional, her expertise includes a deep knowledge of OSHA regulations. She provides effective representation at the agency level, including the DOL, OSHA, and NH Human Rights Commission, a...
Brian Bouchard is a commercial litigator and business attorney based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA . His practice focuses on helping companies address complex legal disputes and workplace issues while keeping business objectives in view. Brian represents clients across a range of matters involving Commercial Litigation , Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian regularly counsels empl...
John D. Prendergast is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John D., who practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hilary brings her own brand of thoughtfulness and determination to every variety of legal challenge. In her litigation practice, she has experience representing clients before both state and federal courts and state agencies, including the Department of Labor, the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission, and the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board, to name a few. And, her tenacity and expertise have already brought her clients several victories on appeal, representing pro bono clients be...
Abby's practice focuses on the defense of management in labor and employment disputes, and the defense of medical providers in medical malpractice litigation. She also represents municipalities and school districts in the collective bargaining process. Abby has successfully represented clients in litigation in New Hampshire state courts and the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Based on her experience, Abby understands the complexities of the litigation process, ...
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