About Hamblett & Kerrigan PA

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA stands as one of New Hampshire’s most established law firms, delivering trusted legal counsel to individuals and businesses since 1889. With more than 125 years of continuous service, the firm has built a reputation for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and results-driven representation across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA provides comprehensive legal services through a general-practice model designed to address complex and everyday legal needs. Core practice areas include personal injury, business and employment law, civil litigation, estate planning and probate, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, family law and divorce, commercial real estate, landlord representation, and foreclosures. This broad scope allows the firm to deliver integrated legal solutions grounded in deep subject-matter knowledge.

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA approaches every matter with careful preparation, strategic insight, and close attorney involvement. The firm emphasizes direct access to counsel, ensuring that each case receives focused attention rather than impersonal, high-volume handling. Preventive legal strategies are prioritized when possible, helping clients avoid disputes, protect assets, and reduce long-term risk.

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA has earned lasting respect within the legal community for professionalism and integrity. Peer recognition includes AV Preeminent® ratings for professional excellence, Super Lawyers distinctions, and multiple “Best of the 603” awards from the Manchester Radio Group. These honors include recognition for business law, employment law, and bankruptcy law, reflecting consistent performance and strong community trust.

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA continues to strengthen its capabilities through experienced attorneys and a skilled professional staff, supported by expanded resources following the merger with Smith-Weiss Shepard & Kanakis, PC. With offices in Nashua and Portsmouth, the firm remains committed to confidentiality, client priorities, and high-quality advocacy. Each matter is handled with the care, discretion, and diligence required to protect what matters most.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
  • Auto, Truck And Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Medical Negligence
  • Medical Product And Device Cases
  • Prescription Drug Cases
  • Defective Product And Machine Cases
  • Animal Attacks, Including Dog Bites
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Food Contamination Cases
  • Premises Or Workplace Injury Cases
  • Professional Negligence Claims
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims
Business Law And Disputes
  • Business Formation
  • Contract Disputes
  • Shareholder Derivative Claims
  • Stock Option Disputes
  • Employee Benefit Disputes
  • Fraudulent Conveyance Claims
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Discrimination And Harassment Claims
  • Claims Involving Noncompete Agreements
Estate Planning And Probate
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Advance Medical Directives
  • Powers Of Attorney
  • Probate Process
  • Estate Administration
Criminal Defense
  • Homicide
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Dwi And Aggravated Dwi
  • Traffic Violations
  • Theft
  • Fraud And White Collar Crime
Employment
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Employment Counseling
  • Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment Claims
  • Wrongful Discharge Claims
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Employment Contracts
  • Severance Contracts
  • Noncompete Covenants
Family Law And Divorce
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Child Support And Alimony
  • Family Business Divisions
  • Division Of Bank Accounts, Securities And Investments
  • Pension, Tax-Deferred Assets And 401(K) Account Division
  • Division Of Real Estate
  • Restraining Orders
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Financial And Personal Guardianships
  • Adoption
  • Surrogacy
  • Legal Matters Related To Adult Disabled Children
  • Divorce Tax Issues
  • Modification Of Orders
  • Premarital Agreements
Real Estate Law
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Secured Loans
  • Property Development
  • Title And Zoning Opinions
  • Landlord Representation
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Divorce And Family Law Disputes
  • Personal Injury And Wrongful Death Actions On Behalf Of Plaintiffs And Defendants
  • Product Liability Actions
  • Premises Liability Claims
  • Probate Disputes
  • Toxic Torts And Environmental Issues
  • Insurance Law And Declaratory Judgment Actions
  • Ad Valorem Tax Matters And Eminent Domain
  • Land Use And Planning
  • Business Disputes And Contract Disputes
  • Appellate Advocacy
Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
  • Secured Creditor Rights
  • Commercial Landlord Disputes
  • Parties Contracting With Debtors In Possession
  • Automatic Stay Litigation
  • Preferential Transfer Disputes
  • Property Deficiency Claims
  • Debt Restructuring And Work Out Plans
  • Internal Credit Control And Accounts Receivable Practices
  • Debt Collection Procedures
  • Federal And State Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts

Fees

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Office locations for Hamblett & Kerrigan PA

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA - Nashua

20 Trafalgar Square #505, Nashua, NH 03063

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA - Portsmouth

155 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH 03801