Atkinson Lawyers

Mark was raised in Hopkinton, New Hampshire and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2002. In addition to playing on the squash and tennis teams, in his final year Mark completed a residency at University College, Oxford University where he concentrated his studies on modern British politics. Mark's strong interest in environmental and land use law led him to Vermont Law School, where he received his J.D. in 2008. During law school, Mark was the recipient of the academic excellence award in Legal Profession. Mark's legal training has included clerkships...

Olivia Bensinger is a skilled litigation attorney working across practice groups at Shaheen & Gordon. She assists clients with issues related to civil rights, employment, and general commercial litigation. She is proficient in Spanish. Olivia’s dedication to protecting people’s rights and her detail-oriented approach to casework helps clients feel confident that they are in good hands. Previously, Olivia had a prestigious clerkship with the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, where she managed approximately 50 civil dockets. Olivia gained private practice experience with a top international law firm based out of New York City. While there, she was involved in all...

Kirsten Allen is a member of Shaheen & Gordon’s business law group. She works with business clients on a range of matters, focusing on understanding their challenges and providing thoughtful advice, solutions, and litigation services when needed. Kirsten also has experience in healthcare law, civil litigation, personal injury, and insurance matters. Her broad range of knowledge allows her to provide a unique perspective for clients. Prior to joining Shaheen & Gordon, Kirsten gained litigation experience at another New Hampshire law firm and served as a research associate at the University of New Hampshire Institute for Health Policy and Practice.

Kysa M. Crusco is a New Hampshire family law attorney and guardian ad litem who helps familiesthrough difficult times in their lives with skill and compassion. An experienced litigator located in Bedford, New Hampshire handling complex, high asset divorces and high-stakes parenting matters, Kysa remains dedicated to finding an out of court solution before litigation. Kysa has a special interest in same-sex divorce and the unique challenges that they present. In addition to divorce and parenting matters, Kysa handles termination of parental rights petitions, adoptions, grandparent visitation, guardianships of minors, domestic violence and child protection cases. Kysa is a member...

Samantha is a member of Shaheen & Gordon's personal injury team and YDC Victim Compensation Group. Prior to joining S&G, Heuring’s work was crucial in attaining the first maximum settlement of $1.5 million through the fund. Heuring also obtained a $1.48 million settlement and a second $1.5 million settlement through the fund. In joining Shaheen & Gordon’s YDC Victim Compensation Group, Heuring remains committed to helping victims of YDC abuse obtain the justice and compensation they deserve. Heuring is a passionate advocate for all types of injury victims. In addition to general personal injury, Heuring also focuses her practice on employment...

Sarah Landres is a member of Shaheen & Gordon’s criminal defense practice group, with over 15 years of experience as a trial lawyer. Sarah represents people of all ages who have been accused of misdemeanor, felony, and driving offenses, including homicide, physical and sexual assault, theft, drug-related crimes, and DUI/DWI. Sarah recognizes the impact criminal charges can have on someone’s life. A tenacious advocate for her clients both in and out of the courtroom, Sarah provides thoughtful counsel to clients and works closely with them to mitigate risk. Sarah previously spent twelve years as a trial attorney with the New Hampshire Public...

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;...

Anthony is a member of Shaheen & Gordon's personal injury team. He concentrates his practice on representing individuals who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the neglect of others. Anthony is involved in complex personal injury litigation in a broad array of case types, including sexual assault, municipal liability, Section 1983 litigation, product liability, nursing home abuse, crashworthiness liability, and toxic torts such as asbestos. His practice also spans an array of geographic regions as he is licensed in five states, including Hawaii, and three federal courts. Anthony is also co-chair of Shaheen & Gordon's YDC Victim...

I am a partner here at the firm and being a former police officer, I am highly skilled in the area's of criminal defense, and DWI defense. As a police officer I had specialized training in accident reconstruction which gives me a great advantage in representing those injured in automobile accidents. I am an avid fisherman, motorcycle rider, road biking cyclist, scuba diver and outdoorsman.

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...

"In Law, Life Experience Matters." Coda has always been drawn to public service, but she also had another strong incentive to join the Army: escaping poverty. Her personal encounters with adversity, and the fundamental flaws she witnessed within the Military Justice System, ultimately inspired her to pursue a degree in law. Veteran: Coda served in the United States Army for eight years; four years as an enlisted Soldier in the Army National Guard, followed by four years as an Active Duty Adjutant General Corps Army Officer, stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. She also deployed to Afghanistan in 2013-2014. She was a Distinguished...

Whatever your legal needs, you will always receive fair, honest and thoughtful representation from a committed member of the Hopkinton and Contoocook community. Whether you are starting or growing a business, facing the challenges of a divorce or are in need of an experienced litigator, please stop in and see me. My door is always open. For Individuals: family law and divorce,criminal defense,personal injury ,wills, power of attorney and estate planning,auto accident,workers' compensation,Jones Act litigation,small claims and landlord-tenant disputes For Businesses: entity selection,formation and governance,commercial litigation,civil litigation,contract...

Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation have been a significant part of my practice for the past 30+ years, and for the past fifteen years I have virtually limited my practice to these two areas.

Todd Stevens represents individuals and families throughout Strafford and the surrounding New Hampshire counties. His primary areas of practice are divorce, child custody, estate planning, family law, civil litigation and personal injury.

Over 20 years experience specializing in criminal defense, record annulment (expungment), abuse and neglect, and family law. Always delivering compassionate and informed representation. I got your back.