Joseph M. Kerrigan is retired from the practice of law effective May 15, 2004. He will continue to work with our lawyers at Hamblett & Kerrigan as an in house consultant. He is a highly respected advisor to many business and professional leaders in the area. He has been a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers for over 20 years and has served as president of the Nashua Bar Association, the State of New Hampshire Bar Association, and the New England Bar Association.

Chester H. Lopez, Jr. is a senior attorney in the firm and devotes a substantial portion of his practice counseling in the areas of corporate and business law, with emphasis on small and family business enterprises, not-for-profit and religious organizations, professional practices, health care law, and the purchase and sale of business and professional organizations. He is listed in the New Hampshire section of the publication The Best Lawyers in America under Corporate Law. He is a member of the Nashua,New Hampshire and American Bar Associations. He served as a member of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee from 1992 to 1995. Mr. Lopez has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for nine years and chaired its board for a two-year term. He is also counsel to, and a former Trustee and President of the American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire. He is currently a member of the Greater Nashua United Way's Community Investments Committee, was a long-time member of the Nashua Rotary Club, and a past president and a Paul Harris Fellow. He is also a member of the Nashua, New Hampshire Charitable Fund. Mr. Lopez received his B.A. degree from Colby College in 1958 and his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1961. You can reach Attorney Lopez by e-mail at: clopez@hamker.com.

Joseph W. Kenny, born Xenia, Ohio, November 12, 1952; admitted to bar, 1978, New Hampshire and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire and U.S. Tax Court; 1999 Massachusetts; 2006 Maine. Education: Boston College (B.A., 1974), New England School of Law (J.D., 1977), Northeastern University Graduate School of Professional Accounting (M.S. 1978), Boston University School of Law (L.L.M., Taxation, 1982); 1978 U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire; U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; 1979 U.S. Tax Court; Member: Nashua, Manchester, New Hampshire and American Bar Associations, Massachusetts Society of CPAs, New Hampshire CPA Society, American Institute of CPAs. [Certified Public Accountant, New Hampshire, Personal Financial Specialist, AICPA]. Mr. Kenny concentrates his practice on trust and estate administration, estate planning, and taxation law. You can reach Attorney Kenny by e-mail at: jkenny@hamker.com.

Timothy G. Kerrigan, came to the firm after a two-year clerkship with the Chief Judge of the Federal Court in New Hampshire. Since he joined the firm in 1982 he has concentrated his efforts in civil litigation; he now focuses his practice on complex civil trial work. Attorney Kerrigan represents individuals and multinational corporations in a variety of courts including every county superior court in New Hampshire as well as in the federal, district and appellate courts of both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has been active in the community and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Plus Company. Mr. Kerrigan has twice been elected to the New Hampshire Bar Association Board of Governors and presently serves as a certified mediator for the State Superior Court System. Mr. Kerrigan concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation, environmental and insurance law. You can reach Attorney Kerrigan by e-mail at: tkerrigan@hamker.com.

Beth H. Davis, born New York, New York, October 31, 1954; admitted to the bar, 1978, Pennsylvania; 1983, New Hampshire; Education: Bryn Mawr College (B.A. cum laude, 1975); Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1978). Member: American, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Nashua Bar Associations. Ms. Davis concentrates her practice on real estate and business transactions. You can reach Attorney Davis by e-mail at: bdavis@hamker.com.

J. Daniel Marr, is a Director and Shareholder of Hamblett & Kerrigan, PA and his practice includes providing legal counseling and advocacy for businesses and business persons including the areas of: employment law; entity formation and governance; contract negotiation, drafting, and enforcement; creditor rights; and disputes between co-owners of businesses. He is licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and has experience representing high and low tech manufacturers and service providers, medical and other professionals, developers, contractors, commercial and residential landlords, educational institutions, and various other business organizations and persons.  He litigates matters in both state and federal court including bankruptcy court as well as assisting clients resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.  He serves as Chairperson of the Board of the Nashua Police Athletic League. Mr. Marr received his B.A. in economics through the University of New Hampshire in 1983 and his J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1987. You can reach Attorney Marr by e-mail at: dmarr@hamker.com.

Kevin P. Rauseo was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1996 and the New Hampshire Bar in 1997 after earning degrees from Salem State College and Suffolk University Law School. He joined Hamblett & Kerrigan in 1999 and concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance defense and family law. Attorney Rauseo was a member of the Suffolk University Law Review and authored several articles including "Probationers Who Delay Their Own Revocation Hearing May Not Complain of Violations of the Ten Day Bail Period". He is a member of the Haverhill, Massachusetts, New Hampshire (Board of Governors 2004- )and American Bar Associations, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association. You can reach Attorney Rauseo at krauseo@hamker.com

Andrew J. Piela , born Hartford , Connecticut , May 19, 1969.

Education: Boston College (BA 1991), Boston College Law School (JD 1994). Bar Admissions: New Hampshire (1994), Maine (1995), Massachusetts (1996), 1st Circuit Court of Appeals (1998). Published article: "A Tale of Two Statutes"  Boston College Environmental Law Review (1994). From 1994 to 1996 Mr. Piela was a law clerk to the Justices of the New Hampshire Superior Court. Since leaving the court, Mr. Piela has worked in private practice doing civil litigation in Nashua, Bedford and Concord, NH. Mr. Piela is a member of the American, Massachusetts , New Hampshire and Maine Bar Associations. He was a coach for the Milford, NH Middle School Mock Trial Team 2000 -2003 and served from 2002 -2004 on the Board of Directors of the Step Ahead Child Development Center, Concord, NH. He currently serves on the Board of the Nashua Historical Society and in 2007 was selected to participate in the 2007-08 Leadership Greater Nashua Program. Mr. Piela concentrates his practice in civil litigation, family law, probate and land use litigation. You can reach Attorney Piela by email at apiela@hamker.com

Jon D. Garbarino focuses his practice in the areas of employment law and civil litigation, including personal injury and family law. A Massachusetts native, he earned his BA from Bryant College in 1997. Shortly after graduation from Bryant he relocated to New Hampshire and in 2007 graduated cum laude from Franklin Pierce Law Center. He is a licensed lawyer in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Attorney Garbarino is a member of the American, New Hampshire and Nashua Bar Associations and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Garbarino joined the litigation department of Hamblett & Kerrigan in 2008. You can reach Attorney Garbarino by email at: jgarbarino@hamker.com.

Frances W. Rodier has been with Hamblett & Kerrigan since 1983. A graduate of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, she received a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Rivier College. As the firm's law librarian, she is responsible for the upkeep of the library and the firm's web site and assists attorneys and staff with legal research. Ms. Rodier is a member of the Association of New Hampshire Law Librarians and served two years as secretary and four years as treasurer. In 1999 she was recipient of the Nashua Rotary West Exemplary Employee Award. You can reach Ms. Rodier at frodier@hamker.com.

Karen J. Petry is a New Hampshire native. She graduated magna cum laude from Rivier College in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in Paralegal Studies. Ms. Petry has been a paralegal in the Trust and Estates Department of Hamblett & Kerrigan since 1984 and concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and trust administration and taxation. She is a past recipient of the Nashua Rotary West Exemplary Employee Award. You can reach Ms. Petry by e-mail at: kpetry@hamker.com.

Pamela A. Hart joined Hamblett & Kerrigan in 1988 and has been a paralegal in the Trusts and Estates Department since 1993, and in the legal profession for over fifteen years. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and trust administration and taxation. Ms. Hart received a certificate in Paralegal Studies from Middlesex Community College in Burlington, Massachusetts in 1991 and her Associates Degree from Hesser College in 1993. She currently serves as treasurer of the Greater Nashua Foster & Adoptive Parent Association. Ms. Hart is a past recipient of the Nashua Rotary West Exemplary Employee Award and is a member of Hamblett & Kerrigan's marketing and safety committees. You can reach Ms. Hart by e-mail at: pamhart@hamker.com.

Barbara M. Henes is a paralegal in the Litigation Department of Hamblett & Kerrigan. She joined the firm in the spring of 2004 as an Administrative Assistant in our Litigation Department. Ms. Henes graduated from Bryant & Stratton College in Rochester, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the legal profession, having been involved in nearly every facet of litigation over that time. She will concentrate her practice in Defense Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury and Commercial Law. You can reach Ms. Henes by email at: bhenes@hamker.com.

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