On November 22 , 2011, Attorney Jessica Ecker was sworn in as a member of the Maine Bar, taking her oath at a small ceremony in Bangor. Attorney Ecker would like to extend the services she offers in the areas of family law, probate litigation, and real estate to residents of Maine, who often work in the Portsmouth area. After attending a comprehensive two day seminar in Augusta this summer on Maine Family Law practice, Attorney Ecker is excited to share her knowledge and experience with potential new clients who reside in Maine. Please click here for more information about Attorney Ecker, or to contact her.
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Attorney Chris Boldt Elected Chair of the NH Bar’s Municipal and Government Law Section
At its September meeting, members of the NH Bar Association’s Municipal and Government Law Section elected Attorney Chris Boldt to serve as its 2011-2012 Chair. Chris is responsible for leading and coordinating Section activities, including Continuing Legal Education programs, Section meetings and interactions with the Association’s Board of Govenors.
Attorneys Boldt Wins Victories Before NH Supreme Court
In the case of Brandt Development Co. of New Hampshire, LLC v. City of Somersworth, decided October 12, 2011, Attorney Chris Boldt successfully argued before the N.H. Supreme Court that the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustment was required to hear and decide the merits of his client’s variance application under Fisher v. Dover analysis. The ZBA had rejected the variance application on the basis that a similar application was submitted 15 years prior. The Supreme Court held that the various changes in the Court’s interpretation of the variance standard over the last 15 years constituted a material change warranting a review of the 2009 application. On remand, the Court noted that the prior Boccia standard for unnecessary hardship would apply to the area variance issues in question.
Attorney Chris Boldt also prevailed on behalf of the City of Berlin in the tax abatement action concerning the Burgess Mill property entitled North American Dismantling Corp. v. City of Berlin, decided September 15, 2011. Attorney Boldt argued that the trial court properly affirmed the City’s valuation of the plaintiff’s property and denied the plaintiff’s tax abatement request following a multi-day bench trial. The Supreme Court agreed and decided the case based on the briefs without the need for oral argument.
NAELA Presents Attorney Riddell with Ann Butenhof Award
The New Hampshire Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) presented DTC estate planning and elder law attorney, Joy Riddell, with the Ann Butenhof Award for her significant contribution to the New Hampshire Chapter as the Program Committee Chair and Treasurer for the year 2011. NAELA is an association of lawyers with expertise in elder law who work together to improve the lives of seniors and people with special needs through advocacy and providing legal services in the areas of estate planning, guardianships, public benefits like Medicaid and long term care planning.
Joy Riddell Speaks at Stratham 76ers Seniors Group
DTC estate planning and elder law attorney, Joy Riddell, was a recent speaker at the Stratham 76ers Seniors Group which meets at the Stratham Fire Department. She discussed particular estate planning matters, including the temporary federal estate tax relief legislation, benefits of revocable trusts, long term care options, Medicaid, special needs trusts and financial and health care powers of attorney.
DTC Relocates Portsmouth Office
DTC is pleased to annouce the relocation of its Portsmouth Office to 111 Maplewood Avenue, Suite D. This office will provide a central, convenient location from which DTC’s lawyers and staff will be able to serve our existing and growing client base. DTC chose this location because of its convenient access for their clients and staff and the quality of the renovation of the building which is in the heart of Portsmouth’s Northern Tier development district.
Attorney Chris Boldt to Present 2011 Municipal Law Lecture on Land Use Case Law Updates
Attorney Chris Boldt has once again been asked by the Local Government Center to be one of its speakers for the 2011 Municipal Law Lecture Series scheduled for six Wednesday evenings in September and October at venues throughout the State. This year, Chris will present Land Use Case Law Updates, addressing the over-50 decisions issued by the New Hampshire Supreme Court since Chris last did this presentation in 2007. For more information and on-line registration, please go to www.nhlgc.org/trainingevents/lawlectureseries.asp.
Attorney Jessica Ecker Elected Vice President of the Rockingham County Bar Association
Attorney Jessica Ecker has been elected Vice President of the Rockingham County Bar Association for the 2011-2012 term. The Rockingham County Bar Association is an organization that seeks to unify, support and educate attorneys who live and/or work in Rockingham County. Jessica has served on the Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Bar Association since 2007.
DTC Opens Newest Office in Meredith, NH
In a continuing tradition of over 25 years of dedication to clients across New Hampshire, DTC is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office — in Meredith, New Hampshire. Located at 56 NH Route 25 (in the New Englander also housing Nungesser & Hill), this office will provide a central, convenient location from which all 16 of DTC’s lawyers will be able to service our existing, and growing, client base of municipalities, small businesses, land owners and individuals in the Lakes Region and North Country. Attorney Chris Boldt will be our Partner in residence at the Meredith office, while continuing to serve the Firm’s existing clients throughout the State. Chris is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and is very active in our Municipal, Development, Real Estate, Appellate and Environmental Law Practice Groups.
Attorney Derosier Co-Authors Chapter in “A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in N.H.”
MCLE, a Massachusetts-based company that offers continuing education resources for lawyers has just released “A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in New Hampshire.” DTC attorney Robert Derosier co-authored the chapter on “Discovery Practice.” Attorney Derosier is a partner at DTC with extensive discovery and litigation experience, having litigated numerous cases. You can order a copy of the Guide online at: http://www.mcle.org/books-cds/books-catalog.cfm?product_code=2110007b00.