John P. Sherman

John P. Sherman, Esq., is a seasoned attorney whose career spans litigation, business counseling, employment matters, real estate issues, and personal injury representation. He began practicing law in Washington, D.C., where he represented educational institutions in federal court litigation and proceedings before government administrative agencies. That early experience helped build a strong foundation in advocacy, legal analysis, and dispute resolution.

John received a B.A. in Political Science from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Continuing his legal education, he earned a J.D. cum laude from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC. During law school, he received the Don Monroe Casto award for outstanding achievement in Constitutional Law. He later passed the bar examinations in Virginia, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire and actively practices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

John represents businesses and individuals across a broad range of legal matters. His employment law experience includes wrongful termination claims, sexual harassment disputes, severance agreements, non-compete provisions, and non-solicitation agreements. He also advises clients on risk management strategies designed to reduce legal exposure and strengthen compliance efforts.

John has extensive experience in real estate, land use, zoning, and construction-related matters. Drawing on years of work involving zoning and planning boards, he assists property owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors with complex legal issues. His background also includes representing insured parties and insurance companies in personal injury, contract, consumer protection, and bad faith litigation, providing valuable insight when negotiating injury claims involving automobile accidents, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, wrongful death, sexual abuse, and sexual assault cases.

John P. Sherman maintains a litigation-focused practice, with approximately 90% of his work devoted to litigation. Licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, he is also admitted before the U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire, the U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sherman Law, PLLC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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