I advocate for a range of businesses, professionals and individuals before state and federal trial and appeals courts, working as a team with my clients to employ risk-based strategies to achieve the best outcome – whether that means going to mediation, negotiating a plea or going to trial.
I started in criminal law as a Practice-Certified Law Clerk in the Homicide Unit of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. In the same capacity, I worked in the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, where I handled matters ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. When I moved back to New Hampshire in 2020, I made the switch to criminal defense and have not looked back. Having seen all manner of criminal cases from the perspective of the prosecution and the defense, I understand what is important to a judge, jury, and most importantly, my client.
Bringing with me the courtroom experience I gained from criminal law, I have developed a broad litigation practice. I have helped resolve a diverse set of complex legal issues for commercial businesses, municipalities and educational institutions: including cases defending mass-tort allegations from many hundreds of claimants. I have also defended major regional media organizations and journalists against claims of defamation, protecting their right to fairly and accurately report the news under the First Amendment Press Privilege. This work brings me great purpose. I have appeared in the District, Superior and Supreme Court of New Hampshire, as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire.
I support my community in my work as a volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator. I am a member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, a Board Member of the Daniel Webster Inn of Court, a volunteer attorney for 603 Legal Aid’s Domestic Violence Emergency Project (DOVE), and a past member of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Ethics Committee.
I was born and raised in the great state of New Hampshire and am grateful to have returned here to practice law. When I am not working, I devote my free time to my partner, Sarah, and my rescue dog, Alma. I love to golf, play pick-up basketball and soccer, and explore the natural beauty of New England: paddle boarding, skiing and hunting for antiques.
