Canaan Lawyers

In 2009, Kevin O’Keefe returned to New Hampshire to practice law in his home state after gaining education and experience around the country. Kevin began his legal career at the Broward County Public Defender in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Trial was a daily occurrence in this urban area where for two years, Kevin spent every day in court and tried dozens of cases. Kevin won acquittals in his first three cases including two DWIs. Applying this invaluable trial experience, Kevin continued to secure favorable outcomes for thousands of clients in New Hampshire.
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I went to law school 25 years ago to learn how to obtain justice for clients involved in the judicial system. I have now been named to Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers in NH for DUI/DWI for the past 9 years and counting. In my 20+ years as a trial lawyer, I have successfully represented clients in every court in the State of New Hampshire. This practice includes trying, not just handling, DUI/DWI cases and criminal cases of all kinds, from jury trials to bench trials in all 10 counties. In addition to frequently trying DUI/DWI and criminal...

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...

Joshua Burnett is an attorney licensed in Massachusetts. He concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation.   In addition to representing consumer and business clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, he regularly assists both debtor and creditor clients in adversary proceedings and contested matters in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, including non-dischargeability actions, preference and recovery actions, automatic stay, and claim-related matters.   As a litigator, Mr. Burnett represents both plaintiff and defendant clients in state and federal court in variety of civil matters, including busienss and partnership disputes, contract disputes, real estate and mortgage disputes,...

Benjamin Wyatt has extensive experience assisting employees who believe their rights have been violated through wrongful termination or other hostile workplace actions including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Ben also assists employees in evaluating legal wage & hour obligations and addressing potential violations of applicable pay requirements. Ben earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and is President of the Cheshire County Bar Association. He is admitted to the bars of NH, VT, MA and CT.

With the founding of Kiley Law Group, Tom Jr. joined his father, attorney Tom Kiley Sr., as a partner in the firm. Demonstrating the same enthusiasm and commitment to the law as his father and his grandfather, Daniel P. Kiley, Jr., Tom has already established his own record, including six- and seven-figure results on behalf of his clients.

Crediting his father with teaching him that everyone deserves a fighting chance, Tom Jr. has devoted the majority of his practice to doing everything within his power to ensure that big insurance companies play by the same rules that the rest of us...

Kirsten Wilson is a nationally-respected trial lawyer and former New Hampshire State and County prosecutor. Kirsten represents individuals and businesses in civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts.

She served for over twelve years as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Hampshire and Assistant County Prosecutor in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She has successfully tried hundreds of major criminal cases including murder, sex crimes and drug offenses. Kirsten led the team that prosecuted the first capital murder case tried in New Hampshire since 1959. She has practiced at two of New Hampshire’s most-respected law...

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.

New Hampshire Attorney Ryan Russman specializes in drunk driving (DWI/DUI) cases, personal injury law, criminal and estate litigation law. Russman Law Offices is a highly qualified law firm with a long and impressive record, and where every client is treated with the utmost respect. Attorney Russman is dedicated to ongoing education to help his clients win their cases. In the area of DWI, for example, he is a certified Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician, Field Sobriety Instructor and Practitioner, and a graduate of the National College for DUI Defense. Attorney Russman’s emphasis on procedural knowledge has helped him to successfully defend clients...

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.

Compassionate and aggressive representation of personal injury clients for more than 25 years. Combined experience as trial attorney and former registered nurse with practice limited to representation of car accident victims, workers compensation, social security disability and medical malpractice. Licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. No fee without recovery. Evening and weekend appointments available with free initial consultation.

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.

David M. Gottesman, Attorney and Co-Founder of Gottesman & Hollis, P.A., has practiced law since 1973. Based out of Nashua, New Hampshire Attorney Gottesman focuses on helping victims of personal injuries. Varying in case types from car accidents to catastrophic injuries, David has helped many clients succeed in reaching a settlement for their injuries. His dedication and community involvement make both David and his firm Gottesman & Hollis a long established part of Nashua. An award winning personal injury lawyer, David has been honored with induction in the International Society of Barristers(ISOB) as well as an array of peer...

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.

McKenney Law acts aggressively and strategically on behalf of our clients to effectuate the best possible outcome. We maintain a personal familiarity with our clients and their respective immediate and long term needs. Robert V. McKenney, Esq. has been a civil litigator for over 30 years and has handled countless matters for families, businesses and individuals. Our clients have returned to us throughout the years for our continued result oriented counsel and advice. Our dedication to our clients allows us to guide them to a resolution which best meets their goals and objectives. We provide a practical...

During the course of his legal career, Attorney Lane has had extensive experience successfully representing clients who have sustained bodily injuries and damages as the result of motor vehicle accidents, accidents involving trucks, bicycles and motorcycles, as well as slip and fall accidents, construction injuries, dog bites and various claims caused by the negligence of others. Lane Law Offices has also developed a large family Law practice and respected reputation representing clients in divorce and separation proceedings, as well as the broad range of domestic issues including child custody, parental rights, child support, alimony, adultery and fault claims, asset division...

With over a decade of experience at one of New Hampshire’s premier plaintiff’s law firms representing workers against some of New England’s biggest employers, Tim has unique insights about how to maximize his client’s rights and recoveries in disputes with their employers.

Tim is dedicated to helping each of his clients through the uncertainty, anger and worry of hard times. Whether he is guiding someone through the maze of issues after a work injury, steering someone through the legal aspects of a sudden disability, or protecting an individual’s right to fair compensation after being wrongfully harmed, Tim always strives to...

I have practiced law in New Hampshire since being admitted to the Bar in 1979. My practice encompasses business law, real estate law, and trusts and estates. I have extensive experience in land use permitting and real estate development. I have successfully led and coordinated legal and regulatory aspects of commercial and residential real estate developments. These necessarily involved resolving complex real estate regulatory matters such as land use, water source, wetland, and sewage disposal permitting. My experience includes drafting documents for complex real estate developments, creating easements, covenants, and restrictions to...

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...

John B. Kenison, Jr. has been a practicing attorney for over 27 years. His primary area of practice is personal injury. He also offers his service as a professional mediator and arbitrator. He has worked in large insurance defense firms and since 1993 has been focusing on helping injured people.

Attorney Kenison was born and raised in New Hampshire and graduated from the University of New Hampshire. He obtained his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Before establishing his own law firm, John worked in several large firms always with a focus on personal...

Ryan’s diverse background provides him with a strong understanding of the day-to-day concerns faced by clients. Before entering the practice of law, Ryan worked as a financial planner, a securities broker and a bank manager helping individuals and businesses to navigate financial concerns. While attending law school, Ryan worked at the Office of the Maine Attorney General, aiding in criminal prosecution, as well as at a prominent civil litigation practice where he worked directly with clients to understand their needs. After graduating from law school, Ryan gained litigation experience practicing employment law throughout New Hampshire and Maine. Ryan lives in Amherst,...

Attorney Raymond Mello, a native of Burlington, Massachusetts, attended Northeastern University where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Criminal Justice. Following graduation, Attorney Mello began a career with the Police Department of Hudson, New Hampshire, rising to the rank of captain and gaining a true appreciation for the law enforcement side of criminal justice. During his time at the Hudson Police Department, Attorney Mello served as a Detective, Prosecutor, and finally Operations Commander. He would eventually choose to attend the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in the top 10 of his class and being named...

John began his legal career as an attorney in Washington D.C. where his practice focused on representing educational institutions in litigation in federal court and before various government administrative agencies. John returned to New England in 1997 to join one New Hampshire’s largest law firms, Devine, Millimet & Branch, where he rose through the ranks to become a partner. In 2005, John started his own firm that in 2007 became Sherman Law, PLLC located in beautiful downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Through this experience, John has learned many of the issues first-hand that small businesses must face. These...

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...

Business Lawyer and Adjunct Professor of Business Law. Attorney Dahar has represented individuals and businesses with all manner of Personal, commerical transactions and litigation. He is a member of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bar Associations. He has handled complex litigation including Divorce, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury litigation in state and Federal Court. He represents individuals and Business in Bankruptcy Chapter 11, 7 and 13. He handles Divorce matters including post decree modifications. He also incorporates as well as negotiates and drafts contracts for businesses in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Christine G. DeBernardis earned her BS in Psychology and Law at the College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College) in 1996. She continued her education at the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned a Juris Doctor in 1999. Attorney DeBernardis was admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1999, the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts in 2003 and the State of New Hampshire in 2007.

Attorney DeBernardis is a member of the Essex County Bar Advocates, Inc., Essex County Bar Association, and the Newburyport Bar Association and a,panel attorney for the Appellate Division...

I am an Attorney, Mediator, Guardian ad Litem, and Collaborative Law Practitioner, with more than 40 years' experience in the courtroom trying cases. I represent my clients with skill, commitment and courage. Although I believe my clients are often better served through other methods of dispute resolution, rather than through litigation, I will fight for my clients. I remain on the cutting edge of technology, which gives me a decided advantage over yesterday’s practitioners. I charge rates for my services which are competitive with any other firm and issue detailed accounting of my fees. My office has recently been...

I have been representing plaintiffs injured by physicians and other defendants for over 25 years.

In 2003, Attorney Keith F. Diaz embarked on his legal journey by assuming the role of a prosecutor, immersing himself in criminal litigation within the courts of Rockingham County. He prosecuted individuals spanning a spectrum of criminal offenses, encompassing everything from DUI charges to assaults, drug crimes to cases involving sex offenders. This early exposure served as the bedrock for his experience in the courtroom. In 2005, Attorney Keith F. Diaz embraced an expansive evolution in his legal practice, extending his scope to encompass civil litigation. This pivotal step enabled him to navigate a diverse...

For more than 20 years, Kevin has been providing effective, efficient legal services to individual and business clients. In 2008, Kevin and his law partner, Brian, founded CullenCollimore, pllc, and brought their extensive trial and legal experience to create an effective, efficient, and responsive firm – a firm founded by trial lawyers who actually try cases. Kevin has also stayed active in his former role as a builder/contractor who built custom homes and provided remodeling services for more than 14 years. He maintains his OSHA certification and continues to perform design and construction work. This background and his...

Born and raised in Maryland, Attorney Adam Bernstein attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a minor in Criminal Justice. Building upon this solid foundation, Attorney Bernstein attended graduate school at Duquesne university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Social and Public Policy with a concentration in Criminal Justice. Taking the next logical step to continue his legal education, he then attended the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly the Franklin Pierce Law Center), where, in 1998, he earned his Juris Doctor. With a...

Joe represents both businesses and individuals in a variety of litigation and transactional matters though a significant portion of his practice is devoted to complex trusts and estates. His expertise includes asset protections, special needs, Medicaid, and specialized trusts for clients and probate administration. Joe helps clients achieve their goals by listening closely to their individual needs.

Prior to joining Kalil & LaCount, Joe’s practice focused on representing creditors in commercial litigation matters and real estate law. During law school, Joe attended an intensive program at the University of Rome focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiating International Business Transactions. He...

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,...

Elana S. Baron, Esq., is licensed to practice law in Vermont (2003), Massachusetts (2004) and New Hampshire (2009). Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, she is a graduate of McGill University, having received her B.A. in 2000, and Vermont Law School, having received her J.D. in 2003. Over the last decade she has developed substantial experience in the areas of Real Estate, Civil Litigation, landlord-Tenant law, Collections and Foreclosures, and Corporate Law. Attorney Baron handles all her cases personally from inception through to resolution. Additionally, she conducts her real estate sales and purchases without contracting out any portion of...

Ron Abramson began his career with the New Hampshire Public Defender Program before establishing himself as one of the State's preeminent immigration lawyers. In a career spanning 25+ years, Ron has handled a multitude of immigration, criminal defense, civil litigation, and international legal matters. Ron has also served as an international trade consultant, and as a law professor in the U.S. and abroad. As a naturalized United States citizen, Ron's passion and main professional focus is immigration law. He has successfully obtained all manner of business and family-based visas, has taught at national training programs, and has litigated a number of...