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Richard’s practice focuses on Trusts and Estates, Probate Litigation, Family Law matters, Civil Litigation and Auction Law. He regularly counsels individuals with regard to estate planning and asset protection strategies and he represents executors and trustees in all aspects of estate and trust administration. Richard also assists in setting up guardianships for minors and adults. An experienced litigator he will take matters to court when necessary.
Richard has been a lecturer and panelist for Southern NH University; Rhode Island School of Design; University of New Hampshire; Notre Dame College; and American Society of Appraisers.
Areas of Practice (8)
General Practice
Civil Practice
Trusts and Estates
Wills
Probate
Family Law
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Auction, Art and Antiques Law
Education & Credentials
University Attended:
Dartmouth College, A.B., cum laude, 1986
Law School Attended:
Boston University, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, New Hampshire; 1989, U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Memberships:
Memberships and Affiliations
•New Hampshire Bar Association •American Bar Association •Manchester Bar Association •Dartmouth Lawyers Association •NH Auctioneer Association, past board member •NH Antiques Dealer Association, board member •Friends of the Dartmouth College Library, member and chairman of executive committee •Currier Museum of Art, Trustee •Currier Museum of Art Advisory Board, past member and chairman •Strawberry Banke, Portsmouth, NH Committee of Overseers, past member •City Of Manchester, NH Heritage Commission, past member •Dartmouth Club of Manchester, past president
Languages:
French
Birth Information:
Manchester, New Hampshire, June 13, 1964
ISLN:
903155999
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4.4/5.0
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5.0/5.0(2 reviews)
Richard is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who provides prompt and accurate advice in a personable and straight forward manner.
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