Andrew J. Piela

Andrew J. Piela is a highly experienced attorney with over 27 years of legal practice in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and beyond. He specializes in family law, probate litigation, civil litigation, and appellate matters, offering his clients expert legal guidance and peace of mind. As a skilled trial attorney, Mr. Piela regularly appears in New Hampshire and Massachusetts trial courts. He has successfully handled appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the Massachusetts Court of Appeals.

Mr. Piela’s academic credentials include earning his Bachelor of Arts from Boston College and Juris Doctor degrees from Boston College Law School. He is admitted to the bars of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Throughout his career, Attorney Piela has delivered strong results for clients in high-stakes, complex cases. His successes include securing several million dollars in insurance coverage in a complex construction liability dispute, winning key land use cases that allowed shoreline development on Squam Lake and Newfound Lake, and advancing a products liability claim that sharply limited a defendant’s ability to shift blame to unnamed parties. He has also achieved favorable outcomes in family law matters, including a landmark case that clarified New Hampshire’s rules on changing life insurance beneficiaries during divorce proceedings.

Before joining Shaheen & Gordon, Mr. Piela was a director at Hamblett & Kerrigan, P.A., managing all aspects of domestic, land use, probate, personal injury, and commercial disputes through trial and appeal. His extensive experience across diverse legal areas enables him to handle complex cases precisely and professionally.

Andrew J. Piela’s dedication to his clients, depth of experience, and litigation expertise make him a trusted advocate. His track record of success highlights his commitment to achieving the best outcomes in every case he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maine Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Nashua Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Batchelder Inns of Court

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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