Is Uber legal in New Hampshire?

As the popularity of ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft has risen over the past few years, so has the debate surrounding the controversial services. And with Uber extending its operation into Manchester in October of 2014 and subsequently expanding to cover most of southern New Hampshire, many residents may be wondering; is Uber legal […]

Attorney Jay Leonard Named to Nashua Court’s Steering Committee

Attorney Thomas J. Leonard has been named to the Hillsborough County South Drug Court steering committee. The Nashua court, which recently celebrated its first year of operation, is one of several “alternative sentencing programs” in New Hampshire which aim to tackle drug-related crimes with substance abuse treatment and monitoring rather than prison sentences. The Nashua […]

Nashua area business owners may have questions about New Hampshire Court System’s Mediation Program

If you intend to file a small claim in New Hampshire or have had a small claim filed against you, you will be introduced to the New Hampshire Court system’s Mediation Program. Mediation is not unique to small claim actions, as it is now available, and in some instances required, in every level of the […]

Limited Representation Attorneys

This blog is intended for informational use only. The information contained herein should not be construed as offering legal advice or a legal opinion. Anyone who has had a need to talk with or employ a lawyer knows that lawyers are not cheap; and the State of New Hampshire continues to make its courts more […]

Piercing the Corporate Veil for Religious Freedom

Many people have heard about the Supreme Court case known as the Hobby Lobby Case. Essentially, it allows a corporation to deny certain health care benefits that other companies are federally required to provide if that corporation has a religious objection to the benefit, such as birth control. However, there is a potential ramification from […]

Family Businesses

Family businesses and other closely held businesses require each owner to consider his or her personal interests in the ongoing business. Several family businesses have been in the news lately. As the events play out, we are reminded that is important for each individual family member to consider the responsibilities and limitations of “ownership” in […]

Be Careful What You Post on Facebook

People are often warned that what you post on the internet may stay on the internet long after you remove it. Once you allow access in to information, it has been distributed and even if you later delete the original source of information, often there remain other sources of access to that information. When it […]

Estate Planning For Business Owners: Your Business Should Have a “Will”.

Every business (small or large) should have a business succession plan supported by a properly drafted “buy-sell” agreement which acts like a “will” for your business. A good business succession plan will utilize estate planning and business planning strategies such as trusts, business buy-sell agreements and other legal documents to increase the chances for the survival […]

New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

As we enter the New Year, the tradition is to make resolutions. Many of us will try to eat better, exercise more, and try to do all the things we have put off for too long. Many of us will fail and resolutions will be broken. However, there are some resolutions that are easier to […]

Why Hire an Attorney?

In the last year, 61% of new claims filed in the courts in New Hampshire were filed by “pro se” or self represented parties. So why hire an attorney? The most obvious reason is that attorneys know the law. That may sound cliché but often cases are won or lost based on the technicalities of […]

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I was referred to Jack White by a friend who hired him to represent her during her own divorce. I was going through some very rough times trying to prepare the documents I needed to file my own divorce case. I had asked Jack if he could take some time to look over the paperwork and “spot check” my work. I am SO glad I did. Jack was very knowledgeable in his field and very professional. I can’t thank him enough for taking the time to set me on the right path and to answer my legal questions. I would highly recommend him and the entire Welts, White and Fontaine staff to anyone in need of legal assistance.”
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