Robert L. Best

Robert L. Best is a Concord, New Hampshire business and healthcare attorney who advises healthcare, nonprofit, real estate, and business clients on regulatory and administrative matters. He helps organizations address compliance, governance, transactions, land use, employment, and operational concerns. His background in healthcare administration and biomedical research gives him additional perspective on issues affecting medical providers and other organizations operating in regulated environments through practical advice tailored to organizational priorities.

Robert earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Massachusetts School of Law. He also earned a B.S.E. and an M.H.A. from Tulane University. Before entering legal practice, he worked in public, private, and academic healthcare settings and conducted biomedical research at Louisiana State University Medical Center. His education and healthcare background support his ability to analyze legal, operational, regulatory, and organizational issues for clients and long-term practical business planning needs.

Robert previously practiced healthcare, employment, civil, land use, and administrative law at a New Hampshire firm. He also served as executive director of the New Hampshire Nurses Association, where he guided grassroots advocacy for nurses and patients. His experience includes advising on risk management, board governance, business acquisitions, medical marijuana, and legal issues facing new business owners. He frequently speaks and writes on healthcare and business topics for diverse audiences.

Robert L. Best holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2011 through 2015. He is a trustee of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Society and a 2026-27 board member of the American Society of Medical Association Counsel. His prior teaching includes health law, negotiation, administrative law, and legal nurse consulting, reflecting sustained involvement in professional education and broader community service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Sulloway & Hollis, P.L.L.C
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Charter Member, Federalist Society, New Hampshire Chapter

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts

Education

• Massachusetts School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE)
• Tulane University
  Master of Health Administration (MHA)