Swanzey Lawyers

Kelly L. Petrakis graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, cum laude, with a B.A. and obtained her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School with a concentration in civil litigation. While in law school, Attorney Petrakis represented victims of domestic violence in divorce and paternity actions as a student attorney and she worked at a small firm specializing in defending parents against claims of child abuse and neglect. After law school, Attorney Petrakis worked at a small domestic relations firm for eight years before starting her own firm in 2020. Attorney Petrakis was admitted to the Massachusetts and New...

My staff and I understand that if you are facing a divorce, parenting, or other family law matter, you are going through one of the most painful and traumatic events a person can experience. You are not at your best. Life has not turned out the way you thought it would. When in these difficult circumstances, the Law Office of Jennifer P. Elliott provides support, advice based on decades of experience, and various representation arrangements to fit your budget.

Attorney Colantuono has over forty years of experience and concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Workers’ Compensation, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWIs, and Estate Planning law. Prior to joining Ward Law Group, he was an Attorney at a well-known Concord law firm for 10 years. While Attorney Colantuono specializes in many fields, his primary focus is in the area of Personal Injury matters. He is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the New Hampshire Association for Justice. A member of the Bar Association since 1976, he has served on the Ethics Committee and the Unauthorized Practice of...

Attorney Michaila M. Oliveira is a graduate of the prestigious Daniel Webster Scholar program at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. During law school, Michaila served as a judicial intern with the New Hampshire Family Division in Manchester, a student attorney with the Consumer Protection and Civil Litigation Clinic, and an intern with our office. Michaila focuses her practice on all areas of personal injury and family law, but is particularly passionate regarding her representation of sexual assault survivors in civil lawsuits against their assailants and the organizations which allowed the abuse to occur. She is admitted to...

Barbra I. Black has been practicing law for over twenty five years and is a founding member and the managing partner of Black, Vitelli & Pennock, LLC. Attorney Black was a former partner at the Boston, MA law firm of Burns & Levinson, LLP, where she practiced for over eight years in the firm's Divorce and Family Law group. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for several years, focusing her practice in the area of domestic relations litigation.

Attorney Black concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce & family law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Attorney Black...

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Attorney Paul J. Garrity is a Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney, DWI/DUI Lawyer in Manchester NH, Nashua NH and Londonderry NH. Attorney Garrity is a high profile murder trial lawyer, and has helped hundreds of clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges, drug charges, possession and violent crime defense in NH.

Shawn J. Tennis is an associate attorney at Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Civil Litigation. Prior to working for Ward Law Group, PLLC, he worked for an Injury Law Firm in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Shawn is passionate about representing clients who have been injured due to the actions of others and is eager to share his talents with future clients. Shawn attended Mt. Washington College earning his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and went on to graduate Cum Laude from Massachusetts School of Law. He is admitted to practice law...

I represent clients in a number of legal areas, including foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, credit defense, and landlord-tenant disputes. As a landlord and tenant lawyer, I can offer you legal advice and, if needed, represent you in court. I protect the rights of all landlords and tenants who bring their cases to us. I also operate as a "debt relief agency" in accordance with 11 USC § 101(12)(12A). As a solo practitioner, my focus is on assisting individuals with limited financial resources in navigating various legal and financial challenges in today's world. My primary areas of practice encompass: -Foreclosure defense -Bankruptcy -Credit defense and repair -Landlord-tenant disputes Additionally,...

Michael Kelley founded the law firm, New England Disability. The firm specializes in representing claimants seeking disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, Long Term Disability Insurers, Federal Worker's Compensation, State Disability Retirement. My firm represents Claimant's seeking benefits throughout the entire Northeastern United States from initial claims through Federal Court Appeals.

Attorney Patrick Arnold focuses his practice on civil litigation, criminal defense and business law. He served on the Board of Mayor & Aldermen (city council) for Manchester -- New Hampshire's largest city - from 2009 until 2014, during which time he served as a member of numerous committees, and was founding chairman of the Committee on Jobs & Economic Development. In 2014, he was unanimously confirmed to the city's Conduct Board, which interprets the city's code of ethics and investigates allegations of misconduct by public officials. Attorney Arnold previously served as a Director of the Manchester Development Corporation, and as...

Attorney Jeffrey A. Runge is the President and CEO of FAMILYLEGAL, a premier New Hampshire Divorce & Family Law Firm. With his comprehensive experience in Family Law litigation, Attorney Runge serves as the Director of the FAMILYLEGAL Family Law Practice Group. Having been raised by a single parent, Attorney Runge brings to the Firm an untiring work ethic, one that is reminiscent of a bygone era. He is a pioneer in making legal services more accessible to working-class individuals, staying true to a belief that everyone is entitled to quality legal representation when they need it. Attorney...

I am an experienced New Hampshire Family and Divorce lawyer dedicated to helping my clients with matters such as divorce and custody disputes. I am committed to pursuing a favorable outcome for each of my clients. Call today for a consultation or visit my website for more information.

I am an experienced New Hampshire Family and Divorce lawyer dedicated to helping my clients with matters such as divorce and custody disputes. I am committed to pursuing a favorable outcome for each of my clients. Call today for a consultation or visit my website for more information.

Attorney Oliver Sakellarios is aggressive and experienced. This combination has made him a top flight attorney respected by peers and judges. He practices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He handles all varieties of criminal defense matters from DWI's to domestic violence to felonies of all degrees of severity. His aggressive litigation style has also established him as a preeminent lawyer in other fields of law such as divorce and personal injury. If you need help with a serious Criminal or Family Law issue, contact Attorney Oliver Sakellarios for a consultation today!

I often describe myself as a "businessperson who happens to be a lawyer and a CPA." My financial, legal and management experience is extensive, current, and active. To understand the inner workings of a business, I will walk a production floor, handle product, and look for client and competitive product on store shelves. I will meet with software engineers, listening for what works and what does not. I collaborate with every department as needed. I provide services to Manufacturing, Technology and Service companies. I focus on the US and international objectives of a Business, its Contracts, Asset Protection, and Tax Planning.

Attorney Elroy F. Sequeira joined Cohen & Winters in 2019. His practice areas include Criminal Defense and Family Law. If you have been charged with a serious crime or have a family law issue, contact him today. Attorney Sequeira grew up in Minnesota. After completing high school, Attorney Sequeira attended The George Washington University where he graduated with honors with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. After college, Attorney Sequeira attended law school at William Mitchell College of Law in Minnesota where he participated in moot court and law review, and again...

I am licensed to practice law in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Florida. The focus of my law practice is DWI defense. As a former prosecutor, I now use that knowledge to protect the rights of my clients.

Chad represents employees in all manner of employee rights litigation including disability discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, sex discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment, medical leave violations, and failure to accommodate claims. He has both first chaired and second chaired employee rights cases to successful verdicts. Chad is listed in U.S. News "Best Lawyers in America"© directory (Employment Law - Individuals), the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide in the legal profession.

After graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law, Chad worked for the National Organization for Women (“NOW”) National Judicial Education Program which educates the judiciary with regard...

Attorney Cohen is an experienced trial lawyer. He appears in courts at every level throughout New Hampshire. His practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, DUI/DWI, and family law matters.

Alice Cabrera combines her business marketing background with her intellectual property knowledge and focuses on all aspects of brand creation and protection, unfair competition, domestic and international trademarks, including trademark selection, clearance searching, registration and enforcement. She is also experienced in intellectual property licensing, copyright law, trade secret implementation, internet, social media, advertising and domain name legal matters. Attorney Cabrera has represented businesses in several industries including arts, fashion, electronic payment processing, apparel, media, entertainment, retail, nutraceutical, cannabis, pharmaceutical, food, restaurants, healthcare, and education, among many others. Throughout her professional career she has worked alongside entrepreneurs, doctors,...

Attorney Brian C. Rose has several years of experience helping clients going through a divorce or custody dispute. Known for being methodical, hard-working, and practical, Brian tries to drive the best settlement possible. When necessary, however, he will push a case to trial. His calm demeanor helps reassure clients who are often going through the most emotionally difficult situation of their lives.

After 15 years of practicing immigration law in firms both large and small, the time has come to offer what I have learned to the public in the best way I can. Drew Law Office, pllc. is located across the street from the USCIS office in Bedford, NH. My mission is to offer experienced legal counsel at reasonable rates - in an environment where clients can feel comfortable and where the attorney is always approachable.

At Holoubek Patent Law, LLC, we speak fluent IP - as only a pure intellectual property firm knows how. We focus exclusively on the practice of intellectual property law, including domestic and international patent protection, trademarks, and copyrights. We provide strategic counseling and creative insight on how best to protect our clients’ brands, products, innovations and ideas across a broad range of markets and technologies.

Patent practice is the bedrock of our firm. Holoubek Patent Law files and prosecutes scores of domestic, foreign, and international patent applications, under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), each year in a variety of...

Are you in need of a probate lawyer in Concord? You should come to the law firm of Hebert & Dolder, where you can receive the help you need from Attorney Don Herbert. He is committed to providing you with the trustworthy support your case requires, and you can rest assured in his representation. He received his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College before going on to earn his law degree at Vermont Law School. He was on the Board of Governors as county governor and governor-at-large for the New Hampshire Bar Association. He also participated in the New Hampshire Bar...

Michael is the President and Managing Director of Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. He has been practicing law in New Hampshire since 1990 and is also a member of the bar and handles cases in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and Hawaii. He helped establish and is a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Michael's practice is now concentrated on the representation of victims and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases of all types. Michael's aggressive and experienced representation has resulted in significant compensation in small and large cases, including many cases where recovery has been in...

The foundation of our success was built through strong client relationships and effective courtroom representation. When we take you on as a client, we put a full range of resources behind your case: years of courtroom experience, comprehensive knowledge of laws and precedents, and a passion for justice.

The Law Offices of Christopher W. Kelley is located at 491 Amherst Street, Suite 22, Nashua, New Hampshire. Attorney Kelley has been licensed to practice law in New Hampshire since 1995. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire, and is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Attorney Kelley resides in Nashua with his wife and three children. Education: Juris Doctorate - 1995 - Franklin Pierce Law Center.

Jim chairs the firm’s Family Law Practice Group, which has substantial experience in complex divorce litigation. He also has wide-ranging litigation experience including trials, mediation, aribitration and appellate practice involving banks, large corporations and small businesses. He has practiced with the firm since 1992. In addition to family law, Jim is a certified NH mediator and provides mediation services throughout New Hampshire.

Kristin Mendoza is the founder and principal attorney at Abridge Law. Abridge Law PLLC is a virtual law practice with attorneys licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our practice is limited to business and transactional matters and we have deep knowledge in those areas. At Abridge Law, we are committed to delivering outstanding services to our clients by breaking down the barriers of the traditional attorney-client relationship. Our firm structure and pricing model are highly optimized so that we can deliver top notch legal services to clients of all sizes and budgets. Our name stands for our commitment to making...

As an Associate with Liberty Legal PLLC, I mostly represent clients accused of DWI/DUI and other criminal offenses. I also practice family law. Occasionally, I handle matters pro bono when they are referred to me through the NH Domestic Violence Emergency ("DOVE") Project or the NH Pro Bono program. (See: https://www.nhlegalaid.org/about/pro-bono). I began my career as a prosecutor, handling criminal matters at the felony level at the Superior Court and litigating jury trials.

Attorney James Bianco has a broad and diverse practice. After law school, Jim was counsel to the Department of Health and Human Services. In that role, he co-authored the New Hampshire adoption law. Since then, Jim founded Bianco Professional Association's nationwide adoption practice and has become one of the premier adoption attorneys in New Hampshire. After Jim founded Bianco P.A. in 1981, he became a member of the New Hampshire Trial Association, the National Trial Lawyer's Association, as well as the American Bar Association. Over the years, Jim has been involved in various litigation representing individuals and businesses before all courts...

Davi practices in the areas of estate planning, collections, and commercial law. She represents corporate and individual clients in collection matters, including commercial and medical collections, insurance subrogation, leases, and deficiency balances. She also represents creditors in probate and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, Davi advises clients in the estate planning process and in the preparation of estate documents, such as wills and health care planning..

Davi is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Davi is also a member of the Nashua Bar Association and the Commercial Law League...

I have a general commercial litigation practice focusing primarily on construction claims, trade regulation, business torts, creditors’ rights, UCC and contract claims. I have had numerous jury and bench trials in state and federal courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I'm listed in Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation, and was named Manchester's 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation. I am a New Hampshire Superior Court mediator, and am on the American Arbitration Association's roster of construction arbitrators. I am also an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University,...

William Bryk is an attorney-at-law in private practice in Antrim, New Hampshire. He retired from the City of New York after over 26 years’ service, concluding his career at the Department of Correction as an Agency Attorney III assigned to the Trials and Litigation Division from March 2002 to April 2010. He prosecuted disciplinary proceedings against uniformed and civilian employees, which included drafting pleadings, conducting pre-trial conferences and pre-trial motion practice, and settling or trying cases before administrative law judges at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), the municipal administrative law tribunal. He also briefed and...

Attorney Goldsmith pursued a liberal arts education at Haverford College where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 1987, following those studies with the immediate pursuit of a law degree. While at the University of Maine School of Law, Attorney Goldsmith was the only student in his class selected as a member of both the law school’s Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board, and did publish during his senior year an article entitled Contracting out of Maine’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine, 42 Maine Law Review 553 (July 1990). While in law school, he likewise interned at well-respected law...

My practice focuses on assisting small businesses in their contractual, employment, and intellectual property legal needs, guiding couples and individuals through the estate planning process, helping fiduciaries and beneficiaries through the necessary tasks required to wrap up the affairs of a decedent, including preparation of estate tax returns, and assisting buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the purchase or sale of homes and houses.

Attorney Bowser has successfully defended hundreds of cases for clients charged with drunk driving, commonly referred to as Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in Massachusetts and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Hampshire. He is Board Certified as a DUI Defense Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense. This certification is accredited by the American Bar Association but not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has developed a well earned reputation for being on of the top drunk driving defenders in the area.

Attorney Bowser also handles a variety of personal injury claims for clients sustaining injury due...

Over the last twenty years, Ted Lothstein developed a reputation for winning high-profile cases, victories that have been reported in the Concord Monitor, Boston Globe, Nashua Telegraph, and in the national Criminal Law Reporter. Ted Lothstein has fought on behalf of thousands of clients in New Hampshire’s District Courts and Superior Courts, and he has handled over eighty appeals in the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Ted Lothstein also handles federal cases in the United States District Court for NH, and the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.