Andover Lawyers

Michael Laws helps the citizens of New Hampshire successfully navigate the legal system and get the justice they deserve. Founded in 2004 our firm is located in the heart of Nashua, New Hampshire, and is easily accessible to area courts. Our Mission Client Satisfaction is Our Top Priority. We make it our mission to provide up-to-date legal guidance and advice, while fighting to protect the rights of our clients.

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...

For over a decade, Attorney Candice O’Neil has been drawn to estate planning for the opportunity it provides to educate people about a complicated but important area of the law and to build lifelong relationships with clients. Her natural compassion and patience help put her clients at ease as they discuss the personal and sensitive issues necessary to creating an effective estate plan.
Behind the Approachable Personality Is an Experienced Attorney

While clients are drawn to her personable nature, they are also comforted knowing that she has over a decade of experience in estate planning. A graduate of Assumption College and Northeastern...

Jillian’s practice is focused on commercial and consumer collections, including commercial and residential foreclosures and representation of secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. She has successfully collected over a million dollars in debts for businesses, individuals and large institutions in a prompt and efficient manner. Jillian also practices civil litigation, personal injury, landlord-tenant and environmental law. She handles cases on a contingency or hourly fee basis. Jillian advises all of her clients on general business and legal matters and takes pride in delivering prompt and efficient results.

Prior to joining Kalil & LaCount, Jillian’s practice focused on tax liens,...

Earl has practiced law in New Hampshire for over forty years. In 1973, Earl received his law degree from the University of Florida Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Order of the Coif. Following law school, he was a law clerk for the Florida Superior Court, and taught constitutional law and legal writing at his alma mater. Before entering private practice, Mr. Kalil served in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps for five years. Today, Earl focuses on personal relationships with clients by providing guidance, legal knowledge and closure to...

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...

Michelle has been practicing law in the state of New Hampshire since 1990 with an emphasis on commercial real estate law and business law. She has represented commercial banks and other lenders in numerous loan transactions. For her clients she has handled complex construction and term loans, loan workouts, restructurings, foreclosures and evictions. Projects include secured loans on student housing, apartment complexes, mixed-use, office, and commercial retail developments. She is experienced in the 1031 exchange process which offers significant benefits to commercial real estate developers and investors. The 1031 exchange process permits the deferral of taxes while allowing for...

Portsmouth, New Hampshire criminal defense attorney James Reis started out at the New Hampshire Public Defender in 2000. Throughout the years, Jim has steadfastly protected the rights of nearly four thousand clients. He has represented clients charged with offenses ranging from traffic infractions and DWIs to sexual assaults and murder. Jim recognizes that being charged with a crime can be terrifying and that the criminal justice “process” is daunting to clients who find themselves in the gunsights of the government. Jim excels at uncovering defenses, researching novel issues, and pursuing effective avenues of litigation.

Jim is masterful in the courtroom,...

I understand that problems addressed in family law are unlike those in any other legal field. Family law cases involve what matters most: you, your children, and your future. Our firm handles only family law cases so that we can provide the specialized and dedicated representation that our clients require. We then tailor our services so as to meet the unique needs of each client. This often begins with educating our clients about the numerous choices available, and then helping them determine which is best for themselves and their family. For some, mediation or a collaborative approach provides the optimal...

Iona Evans is passionate about helping people implement estate planning and legal strategies to maximize long-term results. Iona focuses her practice on advising clients with multiple assets and revenue streams to help them to minimize their tax burden and avoid potential liability. This work encompasses complex trust and estate planning, business structuring, and succession planning. Iona is also a skilled litigator who brings her considerable experience to bear in estate and trust-related conflicts to bring about efficient and satisfactory resolutions to complex problems.
Iona has over fifteen years of experience as an attorney advising clients, negotiating and drafting contracts, and fully...

Lyndsay N. Robinson’s practice consists of general civil litigation with a focus on family law, estate planning, probate administration, and immigration. She represents victims of domestic violence who need and deserve a guiding hand through extremely difficult times. Lyndsay is committed to serving families in New Hampshire with compassion and always takes a client-centered approach in her representation. She works with clients to resolve their matters outside of court, but her extensive trial experience benefits clients when they do need an advocate in the courtroom. Prior to joining Shaheen & Gordon, Lyndsay practiced law in Portsmouth and Nashua, NH where she represented...

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...

As a former prosecutor, and with years of experience representing indigent criminal defendants throughout Maine & New Hampshire, Attorney Hansen possesses extensive courtroom experience. Attorney Hansen lives near Manchester/Exeter with his wife and daughter. In addition to time spent with family, Albert enjoys skiing, cycling & hiking. In 1992, Al successfully "through-hiked" the entire length of the 2,157 mile long Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.

Attorney Patrick Donovan has more than 17 years of trial court experience litigating criminal and civil cases in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. As a former New Hampshire Department of Justice homicide prosecutor, and a private practitioner, Attorney Donovan has tried dozens of high profile, complex cases, as well as countless DWI/OUI, felony, misdemeanor and small business and commercial disputes. We pride ourselves in delivering the experience and knowledge of a large firm, with the efficiencies and attention of a small firm.

After managing the Public Defenders office for 5 years I opened my New Hampshire based Law Office practicing exclusively Criminal Defense in State and Federal Court. I accept cases in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. I have participated in extensive further training in criminal defense matters including a 30 day trial tactics and jury persuasion course in Dubois Wyoming held by nationaly known trial attorneys including Gerry Spence, Roy Black and Albert Kregor. I have been asked by the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Association to assist in the training of lawyers on topics such as DWI defense, Drug Defense and...

I'm Brian J. Stone. I was born in Tangier, Morocco, and raised in a family that valued travel and cultural experiences, which instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity and a broad worldview. After serving eight years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq, I pursued a college education and eventually a career in law with the intent of making a meaningful impact by helping people through strong legal advocacy. My military background has profoundly influenced my approach to legal practice. I am committed to being veteran-friendly, LGBTQ-friendly, and providing inclusive services to all clients, regardless of sex,...

Attorney Starbranch began his legal career in New Hampshire in 1989 as a Strafford County Superior Court Prosecutor. From 1989 to 1997, he taught the cutting-edge techniques associated with criminal cases to law enforcement and other prosecutors. Since 1997, attorney Starbranch has been in private practice, focusing on the defense of citizens charged with committing crimes throughout New Hampshire in District, Superior and Federal Courts.
Areas of Practice:
Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI
Drug Crimes
Sex Offenses
Assault Charges

Past Employment Positions
Deputy Strafford County Attorney;...

Keith A. Dias is an Attorney and Counselor at Law admitted to practice in before all NH Courts. Attorney Dias is focused largely on Family law matters and routinely handles cases involving divorce, parenting issues, child support, alimony, property division, paternity, adoption, guardianship and domestic violence. he also handles all probate matters. Attorney Dias uses the common-sense approach and makes every effort to cost-effectively resolve the matters he handles. Attorney Dias is an aggressive trial lawyer when the need arises. Dias Law, PLLC is a client-centered practice. Each individual matter is unique, so Attorney Dias gets to know his clients on...

The Breault Law Office is a general practice firm located in Southern New Hampshire. I am dedicated to providing clients with ethical, affordable, and competent legal representation. I provide clients with personalized attention in representation and counseling. From minimizing legal troubles before they happen, to resolving issues and disputes after they have arisen, your unique need will be the focus of the attorney/client relationship. I practice primarily in the areas of estate planning and family law.

Amanda Steenhuis focuses her practice on estate planning, guardianships, and probate and trust administration. Amanda is a client-centered attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families create comprehensive estate plans tailored to their goals and needs. She has shaped her practice on a foundation of a decade of litigation, which guides her in counseling clients on the best way to achieve their goals, such as avoiding probate, caring for an incapacitated loved one, or administering an estate layered in complexities or discord. Amanda grew up in Kentucky, studied at the University of Louisville, and graduated from Cornell Law School. Amanda’s experiences, both...

Christopher E. Ratte is an attorney licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and Maine with over ten years of legal experience. Mr. Ratte is a sole legal practitioner and a principal owner of Beacon Title & Escrow Services, LLC. His legal practice concentrates on commercial and residential real estate matters, small business start-up and counseling, and civil litigation in state and federal court. Beacon Title is a licensed title insurance agency providing real estate closing services for banks and other mortgage lenders. Mr. Ratte's key to success is his personalized client service and creative problem solving approach to the...

The largest concentration of my professional time is spent advising clients and parties on complex litigation and ADR as an attorney advocate/counselor and as a neutral certified as both a mediator and an arbitrator by the New Hampshire Office of Mediation and Arbitration. My professional focus has increasingly been on personal injury risk exposure and claims analysis as well as continuing my litigation practice in both the state and federal court systems. A growing percentage of my professional time is now spent guiding sophisticated clients through prelitigation counseling, assisting them in analyzing risk exposure and claims valuation. In my over thirty years...

Practicing since 1996 in the North Country of New Hampshire. Attorney Roberts focuses her practice on family law, providing representation in divorce, parenting rights and responsibilities and child support.

Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C., 29 Factory Street/P.O. Box 507, Nashua, NH 03061-0507
Telephone: (603) 883-0797; Fax: (603) 883-8925; E-Mail: gthompson@lawyersnh.com; Website: www.lawyersnh.com

Education: University of NH (BA Economics 1979); Suffolk University Law School (JD 1987); Boston University School of Law (LLM Banking 1991)

Professional Licenses: Admitted to the Bar of NH (1990); Admitted to the Bar of MA (1987); Admitted to U.S. Federal District Courts – NH (1990) and MA (2013)

Work History: Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C. (1991 – Present); Private Practice (1989-1991); Weymouth Savings Bank, Weymouth, MA (1979-1989)

Professional Affiliations: NH...