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Mary Elizabeth Tenn

Mary Elizabeth Tenn

Tenn And Tenn, PA
  • Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury
  • Massachusetts, New Hampshire
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Biography

Mary Elizabeth Tenn joined Tenn And Tenn, P.A. in 2001 and practices in New Hampshire with expertise in personal injury, domestic relations, and complex commercial litigation. She represents individual clients as well as corporations and has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for her personal injury clients. Mary is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, as well as in the United States Supreme Court.

Prior to joining Tenn And Tenn, P.A., Mary worked as a litigation attorney at Hale and Dorr LLP in Boston, now WilmerHale. She also served as Special Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County, where she prosecuted cases on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mary is a frequent trial advisor for the Trial Advocacy Workshop at Harvard Law School and a judge for the Harvard Law School First-year Moot Court Program.

Mary holds a J.D. degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A., summa cum laude, from Boston College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded membership in the National Jesuit Honor Society, The Order of the Cross and Crown. She serves on the board of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation, is the State Chair for New Hampshire for the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, and is a past president of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the Manchester Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Policy.

Mary has received several recognitions for her work, including the Robert E. Kirby award from the New Hampshire Bar Foundation for demonstrating traits of civility, courtesy, perspective, and excellence in the practice of law. She has repeatedly been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, and recognized in Best Lawyers in America for her work in family law.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Injury Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Tenn And Tenn, PA
- Current
Attorney
Hale and Dorr, LLP
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Education
Harvard Law School
J.D. (1994) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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Boston College
B.A. (1991)
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Awards
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
9.9/10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Since 2011 for Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Family Law; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Band 2, Litigation: General Commercial
Chambers and Partners
Super Lawyer
New England Super Lawyers
Since 2010
Top Lawyer in Family Law
Business NH Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer in Family Law
New Hampshire Magazine
Robert E. Kirby Award
New Hampshire Bar Foundation
Professional Associations
Massachusetts State Bar
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
Activities: Board Member 2013-present
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Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership and Public Policy
Board of Advisors
Current
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Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow
Current
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New Hampshire Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: President 2015-2016
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New Hampshire Board of Bar Examiners
Member
Current
Activities: Chair 2017-present; Vice chair 2012-2017
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New Hampshire Attorney Discipline System
Member
Current
Activities: Professional Conduct Committee Member 2013-2014; Hearing Committee Member 2010-2013
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United States District Court, New Hampshire
Member
Current
Activities: Local Rules Subcommittee 2006 -present
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National Conference of Bar Presidents
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Association for Justice
Member
Current
Activities: Board Member 2007- 2010
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American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
Activities: State Chair for New Hampshire 2018-present)
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New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Hampshire State Bar
Member
Current
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Manchester Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Executive Committee; President 2011-2012
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New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Daniel Webster American Inn of Court
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
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Massachusetts Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
President's Perspective: Civics Education: Keep the Republic
President's Perspective: In Memoriam: Justice Scalia, The Happy Warrior
President's Perspective: Political Discourse: A Primary Responsibility
President's Perspective: Pope Francis & Pro Bono: Why We Should Give Back
President's Perspective: We've Come a Long Way... Maybe?
A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in New Hampshire
Chapter 22, Discovery in Divorce Cases, MCLE, Inc.
Certifications
Domestic Relations Law Expert, Certificate of Excellence
Advisory Excellence
Websites & Blogs
Website
Mary Elizabeth Tenn's Website Profile
Website
Tenn And Tenn, PA Website
Blog
New Hampshire Legal Blog
Contact & Map
Tenn And Tenn, PA
16 High St., Suite 3
Manchester, NH 03101
Toll-Free: (888) 511-1010
Telephone: (603) 624-3700
Fax: (603) 644-0345
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed