Best Lawyers in New Hampshire, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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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...
Heather M. Burns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Heather M. practices law in Concord, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Heather M. Burns since 2005. 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 Heather M. Burns...
Mark J. Ventola is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark J. practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Mark since 2023. 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 Mark is held by other lawyers.
Lauren S. Irwin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauren S. practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren S. Irwin since 2015. 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 Lauren S. Irwin is held b...
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, ...
Kirsten J. Allen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Kirsten J. practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Kirsten J. Allen since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflec...
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...
Briana is a litigation associate within the firm’s Complex Disputes practice group based in our Manchester office. Briana represents entities and individuals in a wide variety of complex litigation and investigations. My focus I represent clients in all phases of disputes and litigation, from investigations and pre-trial, including discovery, to dispositive motions, mediations, hearings, and trials. My experience includes civil and commercial litigation, employment matters, and municipa...
Olivia Bensinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Olivia practices law in Concord, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Olivia Bensinger since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic r...
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 emplo...
Ashley D. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ashley D. practices law in Concord, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley D. Taylor since 2023. 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 whi...
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