Thomas J. Chesnard

Thomas J. Chesnard is Of Counsel at Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC and practices from the firm’s Portsmouth and Manchester offices. He is a member of the Family Law Team and focuses primarily on divorce, child support, alimony, modification of orders, restraining orders, and parenting rights and responsibilities. His prior work in law enforcement and prosecution gives him practical courtroom experience that informs his approach to family disputes and contested proceedings.

Tom earned a J.D. from the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where he participated in the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. He received a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Georgia. His legal education and honors-program training support a practice involving client counseling, case preparation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy. He is admitted to practice in New Hampshire and brings a strong foundation in procedure and evidence to family law matters.

Tom worked for more than four years as a police officer with the City of Atlanta Police Department and spent more than six years as a prosecuting attorney in New Hampshire. These roles gave him experience with investigations, witness issues, court procedure, and contested hearings. He applies that background to family law cases involving financial obligations, parenting arrangements, protective orders, and post-judgment changes, where factual development and clear advocacy can be central to resolving disputes.

Thomas J. Chesnard combines family law practice with substantial public-service experience in policing and prosecution. He contributes to his community by coaching youth sports and serving on his town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. His professional background supports a practical approach to family cases that can involve conflict, changing circumstances, and important decisions about finances and parenting. He helps clients understand legal options and move through negotiations or court proceedings with focused representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Board Member, Hooksett Youth Basketball (2025-Present)
• Board Member, Town of Hooksett Zoning Board of Adjustment (2025-Present)
• Coach, North Manchester Hooksett Little League (2021)

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• University of New Hampshire School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

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