Samuel C. Harkinson

Samuel C. Harkinson is an Estate Planning Lawyer at Seven Rivers Law Office, PLLC in Barrington, New Hampshire. He focuses on estate planning, trusts, probate, real estate, condominium matters, and small-business needs. He guides individuals, families, and business owners through important property, succession, and planning decisions. His practice combines practical advice with a commitment to helping clients understand challenging legal processes. He also brings earlier litigation experience to complex planning and transactional matters.

Samuel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Modern American History from the University of New Hampshire. He later received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. His education strengthened his research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills. He gained admission to the New Hampshire Bar in 2012 and the Maine Bar in October 2019. His academic training supports careful work across estate, probate, business, and real estate matters.

Samuel began his career as a trial lawyer and appeared in every level of New Hampshire’s court system. He primarily served as a prosecutor while handling criminal, family, landlord-tenant, and business cases. He later worked as an associate litigation attorney before transitioning to trusts, probate, estate planning, and transactional work. His previous service included representing New Hampshire as a Strafford County Assistant County Attorney. He taught Civil Procedure at the University of the District of Columbia and Justice Studies at the University of New Hampshire.

Samuel C. Harkinson combines litigation experience with focused planning and advisory work for families, property owners, and small businesses. He volunteers as a judge for regional collegiate mock trial competitions. His prior board service included the Board of Trustees for Heronfield Academy. His broad background helps clients evaluate risks, organize legal affairs, and prepare for future transitions. He provides thoughtful guidance while helping clients protect property, manage estates, and address business or real estate concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Seven Rivers Law Office, PLLC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Maine

Education

• University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of New Hampshire
  BA in Modern American History

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