W. John Deachman

W. John Deachman is the managing partner of Craig, Deachman & Associates, a New Hampshire firm with a substantial real estate practice. His work includes real estate matters and legal issues connected to housing, property, and business operations. Since 2016, he has served as general counsel to the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, adding significant housing-sector experience to his private practice. His role combines law firm leadership with ongoing advice on matters involving real property and institutional legal needs.

Deachman earned a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law and completed his undergraduate education at the University of New Hampshire. During law school, he served as a production editor for the law review and participated on a trial team. His academic and advocacy training support a practice that involves transaction documents, property issues, organizational advice, and the analysis of legal questions affecting real estate and housing.

Deachman joined the firm in 2001 and has developed substantial experience in New Hampshire legal practice. His work as general counsel to a statewide housing finance organization involves legal issues affecting housing programs and institutional operations. In private practice, his background is closely connected to the firm’s real estate work, where property interests, financing, contracts, and regulatory requirements may intersect.

W. John Deachman combines firm management responsibilities with experience advising on real estate and housing-related legal matters. His work with the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority provides an institutional perspective on issues affecting housing, while his private practice addresses the legal needs of clients involved with property. He helps evaluate transactions and legal questions with attention to documentation, risk, and the practical requirements of real estate matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Craig, Deachman & Associates PLLC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Board Member, Manchester City Library Foundation
• Board Member, Middle Eastern Veterans Memorial Council
• Board Member, New Thalian Players
• Invitational Term, Comcast’s Customer Advisory Board

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts

Education

• Massachusetts School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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