Dunbarton Lawyers

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

Concentration in estate planning, elder law, and medicaid.
More than 25 years experience.
Saturday morning appointments.

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.

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...

Allison joined the Wescott office in May 2011, building her practice and becoming Director and Managing Partner in February of 2016. A cum laude graduate of the University Of New Hampshire School Of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) and a Daniel Webster Scholar, Allison previously earned her BS in Business Management from the University of New Hampshire in 2005. Allison is admitted to practice in the Courts of the State of New Hampshire and the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. A graduate of the Leadership Lakes Region program, Allison is active in the community, serving...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Peter W. Bennett is a Nashua Attorney practicing law at the law firm of Winer & Bennett, LLP, located in Nashua, New Hampshire. Peter Bennett has nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in the practice area of business law. Peter advises clients in matters of contract disputes, company policies and procedures, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Call Winer & Bennett, LLP today for a consultation with Peter Bennett.

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.

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.

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.

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...

I am an experienced trial lawyer who has been representing clients in New Hampshire since 1989. With three decades of presenting cases to judges, juries, and hearing examiners, I have provided hundreds of clients with vigorous and cost-effective services. I have learned that clients need a lawyer who can offer them strong negotiating skills while at the same time be trial ready. This combination of skills – being a powerful, effective negotiator while also knowing how to try cases persuasively – is what every client deserves when they hire a lawyer. Weintraub LAW in Nashua, NH provides experienced, affordable legal...