About Upton & Hatfield, LLP

Upton & Hatfield, LLP is a full-service New Hampshire law firm representing individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools. Founded in 1908, the firm combines more than a century of legal experience with personalized service and practical problem-solving. Its attorneys work across multiple disciplines, allowing clients to address varied legal needs through one established practice. The firm emphasizes preparation, responsiveness, professional excellence, community involvement, and solutions tailored to objectives.

Upton & Hatfield, LLP handles business and nonprofit law, employee rights, estate planning, probate and trust administration, family law, investigations, local counsel services, medical malpractice, municipal and school matters, personal injury, and real estate. The firm advises clients on transactions, disputes, planning, governance, employment concerns, property issues, and litigation. Its attorneys draw on broad experience to develop strategies that reflect each matter’s legal requirements, practical risks, and desired client outcomes.

Upton & Hatfield, LLP represents clients throughout New Hampshire and litigates matters in both state and federal courts. The firm’s attorneys bring experience to contested cases while also helping clients resolve matters through negotiation, planning, and other practical approaches when appropriate. Its statewide practice supports individuals, organizations, and public entities facing significant legal questions. The team remains focused on communication, rigorous preparation, and responsible counsel from initial evaluation through resolution.

Upton & Hatfield, LLP grew from the Concord practice founded by Robert W. Upton and adopted its current name after a 2001 merger with Hatfield, Moran & Barry, P.A. The firm has offices in Concord, Peterborough, and Portsmouth. Its longstanding presence reflects service to New Hampshire communities and a commitment to client-focused representation. The firm combines legal knowledge, local understanding, and multidisciplinary capabilities to address personal, business, and public-sector needs.

Practice Areas

Employment
  • Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Whistleblower
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Wage And Hour
  • Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Business 
  • Banking
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Formation
  • Licensing
  • Contracts
  • Governance
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Human Resources Management
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Local Counsel Services
Lawsuits And Disputes 
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Probate
  • Elder Law
  • Specialized Irrevocable Trusts
  • Minors’ Trusts
  • Durable Powers Of Attorney
  • Advance Directives For Health Care
  • Asset Transfer Documentation
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Easements
  • Zoning And Land Use
  • Condemnation
  • Resolving Boundary
  • Leases
Insurance
  • Insurance Law
  • Health Insurance
Personal Injury
  • Birth Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Wrongful Death
Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Alimony
  • Parental Rights
  • Fathers’ Rights
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
Bankruptcy
  • Creditors’ Rights
Criminal Defense
  • Governmental Investigation
Government
  • municipal law

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Upton & Hatfield, LLP

Upton & Hatfield, LLP - Lancaster

40 Canal St, Lancaster, NH 03584

Upton & Hatfield, LLP - Laconia

One Mill Plaza, Laconia, NH 03246

Upton & Hatfield, LLP - Concord

10 Centre St, Concord, NH 03301

Upton & Hatfield, LLP - Peterborough

20 Grove St Ste 130, Peterborough, NH 03458

Upton & Hatfield, LLP - Portsmouth

159 Middle Street 1st Floor, Portsmouth, NH 03801