DTC Presents “5 Easy Steps to Protect Your Business and You from Liability”

DTC attorneys, Justin Pasay and Beth MacDonald will be presenting “5 Easy Steps to Protect Your Business and You from Liability” on July 18, 2013 from 11:30 to 1:00 at the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Lunch & Learn Series.  To register for the Lunch & Learn please e-mail Gretchen Hayes at ghayes@dtclawyers.com.  For more information on our business practice group please click here.  For more information on the Chamber’s Lunch & Learn Series please visit their website at www.exeterarea.org.

Attorney Miller Attends Reception for Governor Hassen

hassenAttorney Kate Miller, Northeastern University School of Law, class of 1987, joined other New Hampshire alumni on May 28, 2013, at a reception in Bedford for New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassen, class of 1985.

There was an excellent turn-out.  The Governor spoke about the uniquely New Hampshire process of law making, with such a large citizen legislature and, by and large, a high degree of collegiality.  Kate served as the first chair of the Northeastern University School of Law Regional Alumni Association in New Hampshire, which has grown from a small number to dozens of alums in recent years.

 

Attorney Ecker Ends Her Term as President of the Rockingham County Bar Association

After a busy term this past 2012-2013 year, Attorney Ecker has stepped back into the role of Immediate Past President and plans to continue involvement with this great organization.

Over the last year of her term, she helped to plan the Fall social event and CLE video replay on October 16, 2012, which was held at the Rusty Hammer in Portsmouth.  She also worked on a spring event entitled, “Farewell to Winter and Hello to New Lawyers” on March 20th of this year at the Thirsty Moose in Portsmouth.  The event, which was free to attorneys admitted in the past 3 years, was intended to draw in some of the younger crowd of lawyers in the County.  The year culminated in the planning and hosting of the RCBA’s first ever clambake held at Foster’s Clambake in York, Maine.

Attorney Ecker is grateful for the assistance of the board members of the RCBA who were also motivated to have an active and event-filled year for attorneys who live or practice in Rockingham County.  Being involved with the RCBA over the past six years has been a great experience, and Attorney Ecker has met and gotten to know many attorneys from all corners of the county, which she has found an invaluable part of the experience.

For more information about the Rockingham Bar Association, please contact Katharine Crawford, President at kcrawford@toberlaw.com

Attorney Donahue Receives “Loyal Order of the Rock” Award

Mike speech webOn May 16, 2013, 13 DTC attorneys attended the Rockingham County Bar Association’s Annual Meeting at Foster’s Downeast Clam Bake in York, Maine.   At the meeting, Attorney Mike Donahue received the “Loyal Order of the Rock” Award.  The Award is given to lawyers in Rockingham County who have practiced law for 30 years or more and who have demonstrated their love of the law, honorable and lifetime dedication to his clients, litigants, community and colleagues.  Congratulations, Mike!

Attorneys Chris Boldt and Sharon Somers to speak at OEP Spring Planning and Zoning Conference

Attorneys Chris Boldt and Sharon Somers have once again been asked by the NH Office of Energy and Planning to be one of its speakers for the 2013 Spring Planning and Zoning Conference scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH.  This year, Chris will speak at a double session on the basic procedures ZBA members should use in making their various decisions on variances, special exceptions, appeals of administrative decisions and waivers of dimensional criteria.  Sharon will be speaking on The ZBA Decision Making Process.  Chris will also participate in the Conference’s ZBA/Planning Board Role Playing training session

For more information and on-line registration, please go to http://www.nh.gov/oep/events/spring_conference/index.htm.

 

Attorney Boldt to Speak at NH Planners Association Spring 2013 Professional Development Workshop

Attorney Chris Boldt will be one of the speakers at the NH Planners Association Spring 2013 Professional Development Workshop.  The work shop will take place on April 29, 2013 from 4-7 pm at LaBelle Winery in Amherst, NH.

This workshop will discuss variance law with an expert panel lead by Attorney Boldt.  The event will feature an informative and lively discussion of NH variance law and include a tour of LaBelle Winery, wine tasting and appetizers.

For more information and to register http://www.nhplanners.org/events.htm

Attorney Ecker Attends 2013 NHAJ Family Law Forum

On Friday, February 15, 2013 Attorney Jessica Ecker attended the New Hampshire Association for Justice’s Annual Family Law Forum in Bedford. Attorney Ecker makes an effort to attend this Forum annually, which is widely attended by family law attorneys from across the State. This Forum is particularly educational for family law practitioners because of the Marital Master panel put together by NHAJ. The Masters and Judges are able to offer a “view from the bench” for participants, offering insight as to their positions on various aspects of law and procedure. For more questions about family law or any other practice area, click here to contact us.

 

DTC’s Family Law Practice Group Now Offers Mediation Services

Following completion of a comprehensive training in family and divorce mediation this past fall, Attorney Jessica L. Ecker is now accepting private mediation cases for people who wish to resolve their divorce or parenting disputes in an amicable, economical way. With a mix of practice in contested litigation and collaborative law, Attorney Ecker is able to assist parties in coming to their own resolutions, which often can help to reduce the level of acrimony. Contact Kristen Osborne, Family Law Paralegal, for more information on mediation services, or other Family Law issues.