Many families in Nashua, New Hampshire earn a few extra dollars providing childcare in their homes to a friend’s child or perhaps for a grandchild. The pay for this work is often minimal for the value of the services performed. However, if there is an injury, despite what you may…
A personal injury plaintiff (i.e., someone injured by another person’s negligence) will have three basic categories of damages: medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. And as explained in a previous blog, damages for pain and suffering are typically related to the amount of medical bills a person has…
Effective January 1, 2018, NH adopted a version of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. One of the more important provisions under the new law is that banks and financial institutions are prevented from arbitrarily refusing to accept powers of attorney. Bank and investment company refusals to accept powers of…
Despite the common-day meaning of “mechanic” in this title, mechanic’s liens in New Hampshire do not involve the repair of your automobiles at the local garage in Nashua. Instead, mechanic’s liens afford a legal remedy to people who have not been paid after performing labor or furnishing materials to construction…
Sexual Harassment in the workplace has recently been the focus of intense media attention. Sexual misconduct allegations against a number of prominent politicians and celebrities, propelled by the rise of the “#MeToo” social media movement, has generated significant workplace questions and concerns in New Hampshire for employers and employees. Some…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2018 For more information, contact: Welts, White & Fontaine P.C. 29 Factory Street Nashua, NH 03060 E-MAIL: office@lawyersnh.com Valerie Raudonis Brings Her 40 Years of Legal Experience to Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C. Nashua, NH – Valerie Raudonis, formerly of Raudonis Law Firm, has joined…
It’s no secret that people all over as well as New Hampshire are living longer. While this is a good thing, a longer life also means planning for more years after retirement. Many seniors are choosing to (or need to) work after retirement. According to the AARP, 4 out of…
The last thing people want to deal with after a long, drawn out trial over custody or divorce is more court proceedings. But unfortunately, appeals are often the reality. Sometimes, it’s because someone didn’t get the result they wanted in trial court. Or maybe, the other side is appealing and…
If you are in the process of purchasing real estate, you are likely already aware that there are many different matters to consider before you sign on the dotted line. One such important consideration is whether to conduct a title review. What is a Title Review? A title review is…
In a lengthy order issued this morning (Jane Doe v. New Hampshire Lottery Commission), Judge Charles S. Temple of the Hillsborough County Superior Court in Nashua ruled that the winner of a $560 million Powerball lottery jackpot may remain anonymous while collecting her winnings. The winning ticket had been purchased…