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.

Justin Pasay Affiliates with Military Pro Bono and Operation Stand-By

Attorney Justin Pasay recently affiliated with the American Bar Association’s Military Pro Bono Project and Operation Stand-By. The Military Pro Bono project aligns individual service members who have legal issues with local civilian attorneys that practice in the relevant area of law. Operation Stand-By is a program whereby active duty military attorneys can seek attorney-to-attorney advice from a civilian attorney in a specific area of law. Attorney Pasay looks forward to continually growing his practice to serve the needs of all military personnel and their families, active duty, reserve, and veterans alike.

Attorney Boldt to Present at Local Government Center Conference on Local Government Computers and the Right to Know Law

Attorney Chris Boldt will lead a panel presentation with Attorney Dan Crean of the Crean Law Office and Attorney Andrew Livernois of Ransmeier & Spellman at the LGC’s 71st Annual Conference being held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH on Wednesday, November 14th. This session is intended to offer practical guidance to municipal officials and attorneys on using electronic data and communications while complying with the NH Right to Know Law (RSA 91-A). This presentation is hosted by the Municipal and Governmental Section of the NH Bar Association, of which Chris is Chair. For more information and on-line registration, please go to www.nhlgc.org.

DTC Lawyers Attend Rockingham County Bar Association CLE and Meeting

On October 16, 2012, the Rockingham Bar Association held its Fall Social Event, preceded by a two hour CLE video replay on Ethics. This event, held at the Rusty Hammer in Portsmouth, NH, was widely attended by attorneys and Judges across the county. Also present were some members of the Seacoast Collaborative Law Group, and Former Marital Master Phil Cross, who was honored by the RCBA for his years served as a marital master in Rockingham County.

Attorneys Denise Poulos, Michael Donahue, Rob Ciandella, Christopher Hilson, Nicholas Aeschliman, Beth MacDonald, and Jessica Ecker were present for the event. This was the first event organized during Jessica’s term as President of the Rockingham County Bar Association.

DTC Sponsors 1st Annual Powder Keg, Beer and Chili Festival

Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC is proud to sponsor the 1st Annual Powder Keg, Beer and Chili Festival on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Festival will be held on the Swasey Parkway in Exeter, New Hampshire. Be sure to visit and taste the area’s best chili, brought to you by a number of restaurants throughout the seacoast region. You can also enjoy a pint of craft beer brought to you by some of the finest breweries in New England.

We look forward to seeing our clients and neighbors on the Parkway on the 20th. If you need tickets, please feel free to visit http://www.powderkegbeerfest.com/ where admission tickets are $25.00 per person for drinkers and $5.00 per person for drivers. See you there!

Attorney Pasay Speaks at Exeter High School’s Constitution Day

On September 21, 2012, Attorney Justin Pasay had the opportunity to speak at his alma mater in conjunction with Exeter High School’s Constitution program.  This year’s essay contest enabled kids to confront a relevant legal issue of our times — the constitutionality of employers and/or school administrators searching private Facebook accounts.  Through spirited exchange, Attorney Pasay and several sophomores, juniors and seniors at EHS engaged the debate.  Click here to view the Seacoastonline article.

Attorney Chris Boldt to Speak at New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association Seminar

Attorney Chris Boldt has again been asked by the NH Land Surveyors Association to be one of its speakers for the NHLSA’s Case Studies Seminar on September 27, 2012 at the Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn in Laconia, NH.  This year, Chris will speak on the impacts of his favorable decision in Brandt Development v. Somersworth and relevant case law concerning the recent legislative amendments to the variance criteria.  For a copy of the materials please visit our resources page.