Olivia G. Wheat

I defend individuals and organizations before trial and appeals courts, partnering closely with my clients to put their most challenging issues behind them. I assist my clients to make informed decisions at every stage of the litigation process, whether we choose to pursue relief through trial and appeal or negotiate a fair resolution.

Individuals, businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions hire me to help resolve a broad range of problems, including tort, contract, fraud, and construction claims and general commercial liability issues. In select cases, I also represent employees in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and whistleblower claims. Across all matters, my approach is grounded in trial experience, fact development, credibility assessment and narrative strategy, drawing on my background in private investigation, criminal defense, and prosecution.

A special focus of my practice is defending defamation claims for media organizations, journalists, businesses, and municipalities. For press clients, I defend the right to report fairly and accurately under the First Amendment. Pre-publication review of public statements and media content helps each of my clients assess and mitigate risk exposure before disputes arise.

I am a member of the New England First Amendment Coalition, the ALCU of New Hampshire, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. I also serve on the Board of the Daniel Webster Inn of Court and am a former 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 and our rescue dog, Alma. I love golfing, skiing, chess, and exploring the natural beauty of New England’s lakes by paddle board.