Case Results | Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

$275 Million

Record-Breaking Defamation Lawsuit

Successfully obtained a record-breaking $275 million jury verdict in a defamation lawsuit. The historic judgment was recovered by Attorney Steven M. Gordon, along with Attorneys Timothy McLaughlin, Alex Campbell, Anthony Carr, and paralegal Jillian ...

$15 Million

Trucking Accident Causing Death Settlement

The firm successfully reached a $15 Million settlement in a truck accident that caused death.

$6 Million

Wrongful Death Auto Accident

$6 Million settlement in an auto accident that led to wrongful death.

$3.1 Million

McIntyre v. United States, 447 F.Supp.2d 54 (D. Mass. 2006)

Obtained a judgment after a four-week trial proving the Federal Bureau of Investigation caused the murder of John McIntyre by leaking to longtime Boston area criminals and FBI informants, James "Whitey" Bulger and Stephen "the Rifleman" Flemmi, the ...

$2.8 Million

Auto Accident Led to Wrongful Death

$2.8 Million settlement in an auto accident that led to wrongful death.

$2 Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

D. Michael Noonan represented the parents of Jacob Goulet, a teen who died after being swept away in a storm drain, in a wrongful death case against the city of Nashua. Attorney Noonan alleged that the city failed to properly secure the large steel ...

$1.7 Million

Pedestrian Run Over by Tractor Trailer Truck

Pedestrian injured by tractor trailer truck making illegal U-turn received a settlement of $1,700,000.00 as compensation. Shaheen & Gordon attorney D. Michael Noonan negotiated a $1,700,000.00 settlement for a woman seriously injured while walking ...

$1.5 Million

Settlement for Second-Floor Fall Victim

A young man was injured in fall from unsafe second-floor sliding door received a settlement of $1,500,000.00 as compensation. Shaheen & Gordon Attorney D. Michael Noonan negotiated a $1,500,000.00 settlement for a young man seriously injured in a ...

$1.25 Million

Motorcycle Passenger Struck by Car & Injured

Woman passenger on a motorcycle injured in a car crash received $1,250,000.00 as compensation. Shaheen & Gordon Attorney D. Michael Noonan negotiated a $1,250,000.00 settlement for a woman seriously injured while a passenger on the back of a ...

$1.25 Million

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Automobile

Family receives $1,250,000.00 in compensation in wrongful death claim. Shaheen & Gordon Attorney D. Michael Noonan negotiated a $1,250,000.00 settlement for the family of a 60-year-old motorcyclist who was killed when the driver of a car took an ...

$1.25 Million

Car Strikes & Injures Motorcycle Passenger

Car runs a stop sign and strikes motorcycle on which plaintiff is riding as a passenger causing serious, permanent injuries.

$1.225 Million

Settlement of Estate of Worker Killed by Electrocution

Settlement was pieced together from four defendants, following the electrocution of a lineman for a cable construction company. All defendants blamed the lineman for the accident. Fran retained experts from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ...

$1.05 Million

Recovered for Woman Exposed to Dangerous Drug

A woman was harmed by the use of a dangerous drug received a settlement of $1,050,000.00 as compensation. Shaheen & Gordon Attorney, D. Michael Noonan, negotiated a $1,050,000.00 settlement for a woman injured by her exposure to a dangerous drug. By ...

$1 Million

Arbitration Award for Woman Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

Woman injured in car crash receives $1,000,000.00 award as compensation. Shaheen and Gordon Attorney D. Michael Noonan successfully arbitrated this case for a woman seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident including serious leg injury and a mild ...

$925,000

McIntyre v. United States

In McIntyre v. United States, obtained an order requiring the United States to pay $925,000 in attorneys' fees by proving that government attorneys acted in bad faith by "lying" to the district court about the state of the evidence prior to trial.

$700,000

U.S. District Court Case

United States District Court – January 2012. Successfully settled a claim of attorneys fees in the amount of $700,000 after established that lawyers from the Department of Justice acted in bad faith during the course of litigation arising from the ...

$699,000

Pedestrian vs. Automobile

Elderly pedestrian walking on the sidewalk for his morning walk when an elderly female driver loses control of her vehicle driving up onto the sidewalk striking the pedestrian causing serious injuries to both legs. Pedestrian required hospitalization ...

$550,000

Automobile vs. Tractor Trailer

Tractor-trailer driving down a rural hill, Plaintiff driving up the hill on the opposite side of the road, a collision occurs near the centerline during a snow storm causing serious injuries to the Plaintiff. Case settled during litigation for $550,0 ...

$500,000

Arbitration Award for Husband and Wife Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

Husband and wife receive $500,000.00 award as compensation. Shaheen & Gordon Attorney D. Michael Noonan successfully arbitrated this case for a husband and wife seriously injured in an automobile accident. The driver who caused the accident had only ...

$500,000

Settlement for a Man Injured in a Motorcycle v. Automobile Accident

Plaintiff was riding a motorcycle down main street when the driver of an SUV failed to stop for a stop sign and pulled out of a side street into traffic. Plaintiff struck the side of defendant’s vehicle causing serious injuries including traumatic ...

$357,000

Combined workers compensation and personal injury settlement

$357,000 in combined workers compensation and personal injury settlement for worker who suffered a debilitating hip injury following a job-related auto accident

$335,000

Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Settlement for Worker with Permanent Lower Back Injury

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. represented a gentleman who injured his back while lifting heavy materials at work. The worker had to undergo multiple surgeries but was left with a poor end result. Well before settling the case, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. ...

$325,000

Pediatrician Injured by Police Dog

Plaintiff was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. He got out of his vehicle to speak with the police officer and was given multiple commands in rapid succession. Plaintiff was in the process of complying and getting down on the ground when the ...

$305,000

Worker's Death

Client's husband died after he lost control of his company vehicle on black ice. The workers' compensation insurer denied the claim, blaming his alleged reckless conduct for the accident. After losing at the Department of Labor twice, Fran appealed ...

$275,000

Premises Liability

Claimant was working as a delivery man delivering items to a supermarket in Southern Maine. On exiting the store after delivering the items, plaintiff fell on a crack in the ramp leading from the building. Plaintiff suffered a knee injury requiring ...

$250,000

Worker with a fractured pelvis

$250,000 for an auto transport worker with a fractured pelvis

$250,000

Sexual Harassment

Client, female law enforcement officer, witnessed abuse of female in custody by male law enforcement officers, who directed sexually derogatory remarks at the female. Client suffered post-traumatic distress over the incident and was retaliated ...

$240,000

Worker with a crush injury

$240,000 for mechanic yard worker with a crush injury to the leg

$240,000

Jury Verdict for Victims of Negligence in Maine

A jury unanimously awarded a Maine man who lost his finger as a result of medical negligence $230,000 in compensatory damages and his wife $10,000 for loss of consortium.

$230,000

Equipment technician with an injury

$230,000 for equipment technician with a lumbar back injury

$220,000

Lump Sum Settlement for Injured Ambulance Worker

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.'s client suffered a knee injury at work which required multiple surgeries culminating in a total knee replacement. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. worked closely with his client for more than five years, ensuring his client's continued ...

$185,000

Auto accident while on the job

$185,000 for a construction worker whose cervical radiculopathy was aggravated by auto accident while on the job

$175,000

Civil Rights' Claim

Client had her arm broken by a police officer, who then arrested her on three charges. Fran tried the criminal case, getting her acquitted of two of the charges. An appeal to the New Hampshire Supreme Court on the one conviction resulted in a ...

$175,000

Tortuous Interference

United States District Court – May 2011. Obtained $175,000 judgment on behalf of a commercial client who sued parent company of competitor in a tortuous interference with contract case.

$170,000

Property Damage

Client's home was adjacent to roadway where construction was performed as part of a municipal improvement project that included replacement of existing sewers. Client's foundation was damaged, leading to structural damage on her first and second ...

$160,000

Probate Litigation

$160,000 settlement in favor of trust beneficiaries in an action against a trustee for a breach of fiduciary duty.

$140,000

Dog Bite

Child's parents were divorced. While staying at her father's house, child was bitten on her face by dog owned by him. Father's homeowner's insurer denied the claim. Fran first litigated the question of insurance coverage successfully and then ...

$125,000

Settlement on Behalf of Victim Who Suffered a Serious Injury When Construction Supplies Fell on His Foot at a Big Box Store

Employee of a big box store dropped a load of lumber from a forklift onto Plaintiff’s foot causing serious injuries. Case settled during litigation for $125,000.

$100,000

Motorcycle Accident

The other driver came out of a parking lot and cut in front of our client's motorcycle. Client's head went through her rear passenger window, but fortunately, he had his helmet on. Client suffered a fractured leg. Fran reached a pretrial settlement ...

$90,000

Settlement for dry cleaner employee

$90,000 for a dry cleaner employee who developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome

$87,500

Lump Sum Settlement and Fully Favorable Social Security Disability Award

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. represented a gentleman who fractured his hip when a defective chair collapsed at work. Prior to the settlement, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.represented his client before the Social Security Administration, successfully arguing the ...

$80,000

Lump Sum Settlement for a Police Officer Injured in High Speed Chase

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. represented a police officer who sustained multiple serious injuries while in the line of duty. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. first helped his client obtain State disability retirement benefits due to the client's inability to return ...

$66,000

Retroactive Award of Benefits From the Social Security Disability Insurance Program

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. assisted an individual before the Social Security Administration after the client suffered a heart attack and experienced ongoing heart problems and anxiety. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.'s client had been a highly successful ...

$60,000

International Arbitration – MARKS v. Presstek, 455 F.3d 7

Secured significant victory for a publicly traded company after briefing and oral argument before the First Circuit, when the court affirmed the dismissal of the Plaintiff's demand for arbitration of an international contract dispute.

$50,000

Arbitration Award for Construction Worker Who Was the Victim of a Hit and Run

Road construction worker who was “flagging” traffic was hit by an automobile who failed to stop in response to his traffic control sign. The insurance company refused to offer more than $17,000 to settle the case prior to suit arguing that the ...

$45,000

Injury in Retail Store

Client was placed on an inversion table by a sales attendant while client was shopping for exercise equipment at a large sports equipment retailer. The table flipped over, injuring him. Fran discovered that the inversion table was subject to recall ...

$25,000

Long Term Disability Benefits Claim Settled

Long-term disability insurer cut off benefits to client with Lyme Disease. Fran orchestrated supporting medical evidence during the internal appeal of the denial of benefits. The appeal was denied by the insurer. Fran prepared suit in federal court, ...

$10,000

Jeffrey Gahm v. Bailey Distributors v. Ocean State Oil

Successfully defended closely held company against a request for a preliminary injunction brought by a competitor, arising out of an employee non-compete agreement.

Settlement

Breast Cancer Therapy Insurance Claim Settled

Health insurance benefits were denied for radiation therapy following breast cancer surgery. Federal claim based on ERISA was brought by Fran against health insurer, leading to settlement and payment for the therapy.

Resolution for the Beneficiary

Resolution for Minor in Estate Case

Represented a minor beneficiary of an estate against the co-administrators. After trial, the co-administrators were required to refund the estate $25,000 and their administrative fees were disallowed, resulting in a net benefit to the beneficiary of ...

Termination of Parental Rights

Divorce & Family Law

Represented a grandparent seeking to terminate the parental rights of a parent who had abused and abandoned their child. The grandparent’s request was granted over the objection of the parent and over the recommendation of the Guardian ad Litem.

$1,000,000

Slip and Fall

Settlement in slip & fall. Plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling on ice at the defendant’s property. Attorney Danielle Pomeroy successfully negotiated a $1,000,000 settlement, despite the defendant’s attempts to deny liability.

$375,000

Slip & Fall

Settlement in slip & fall.

Case Won

Appeal Victory

Successfully defended a client in an appeal where the client was sued for money damages arising out of a property transaction.

$100,000

Motor Vehicle Accident

Obtained policy-limits settlement for Department of Transportation employee who was struck by a vehicle while working in the breakdown lane of a NH highway.

Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Award

Motor Vehicle Accident

Successfully represented a victim of a motor vehicle accident, who suffered fibromyalgia as a result, by trying the case to a multi-hundred thousand dollar award from an uninsured motorist arbitration panel.

Medicare and Medicaid Matters

Healthcare

Provide an array of legal advice to community mental health centers in the area of Medicare and Medicaid matters and investigations.

Case Won

Medicare Lawsuit

Successfully defended a provider against a claim for Medicare overpayments in excess of two million dollars.

Case Won

Mental Health Practitioner Received His License.

A qualified mental health practitioner was denied licensing by a state licensing board. Prepared in depth application, fully satisfying state board licensing requirements. Following hearing, mental health practitioner received his license.

Charges Dropped

Probation & No Incarceration

Client, a Chief Financial Officer of a prestigious private school, is charged with embezzling over $80,000.00 and creating false entries in corporate records. After extensive negotiation with the State and presentation of mitigating facts at ...

Charge Dropped

Reckless Conduct

Client charged with felony Reckless Conduct for allegedly driving his truck at and trying to hit the alleged victim. Defense obtains videotape evidence of the incident that discredits alleged victim’s story and exonerates client. The defense provides ...

Six Figure Settlement

Police Brutality Case

Represented a client who was wrongfully arrested and assaulted by local police. Case was filed in Federal Court and resolved with a six figure settlement following aggressive discovery and mediation.

Charges Dropped

Possession of Alcohol

Won multiple trials where clients are accused of underage possession, charges brought by both local police and following stings by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission.

Motion to Suppress

Possession of Drugs and DWI Second Offense Victory

Won Motion To Suppress drugs followed by verdict of Not Guilty after a bench trial for client charged with both DWI Second Offense and Possession of Marijuana.

Resolutions for Clients in Highly Regulated Industries

Several clients involved in highly regulated industries faced challenges posed by the New Hampshire Banking Department, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Legal and regulatory ...

Settlement Reached

Settlement for Rape Victim in Premises Liability Case

After litigating a case against a condominium association in both federal court and the New Hampshire Supreme Court, successfully achieved a settlement for a victim who was raped in the dark parking lot.

Not Guilty

Sale of Crack Cocaine

Client is charged in federal court with distribution of crack cocaine. Client was targeted by the FBI, which used a long time, paid informant to make controlled purchases of crack cocaine from client. The purchases were video and audio recorded. ...

Dismissed

Sale/Possession of Controlled Drugs

Client charged with Class A misdemeanor offense of Possession of Marijuana. Client rejects State’s plea offer and opts to go to trial. On the day of trial the prosecutor drops the charge after the defense points out that he does not have the required ...

Reduced Sentence

Sale/Possession of Controlled Drugs

Client charged with the felony offense of Possession with Intent to Sell Marijuana. Through negotiation with the prosecutor the charge is reduced to a Class A misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana charge and client accepts plea offer to a suspended ...

Not Guilty

Second Degree Assault Case

Rockingham County Superior Court – September 2011. Obtained not guilty verdicts on behalf of client charged with second degree assault in a shaken baby case. Through the use of cutting edge scientific and forensic evidence, we successfully challenged ...

Achieved Government’s Agreement

Served as local counsel in federal habeas corpus proceedings

Served as local counsel in federal habeas corpus proceedings, achieving government’s agreement to hold bond hearing to permit client to argue for release from immigration detention

Case Won

Report on the Investigation of the Diocese of Manchester

Co-authored report which was the final product of an intense investigation conducted by the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office into the manner in which the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester handled allegations that priests committed sexual ...

Dismissed

Represented Client in Real Estate Case

Represented an elderly woman who was facing eviction from apartment she had rented for years over a pet issue. Successfully forced the apartment owners to back down, allow the pet, and continue the client's lease uninterrupted.

Represented Father in Child Custody and Relocation Case

Divorce & Family Law

Client had joint parenting responsibility with his ex-wife following their divorce. Due to declining economy client was forced to relocate from New Hampshire to California for an employment opportunity. Client was awarded primary parenting rights and ...

Not Guilty

Burglary

Client charged with unlawfully entering the apartment of a female college student with the intent to sexually assault her. At trial the defense brings out the relationship between the client and the alleged victim and the fact that the client and his ...

Dismissed

Business Crime Victory

Successfully defended individual defendant charged with violations of boating laws relating to administration of local business by securing dismissal of case during trial.

Six Figure Settlement

Boat Accident Case

Represented a maritime client who was a passenger in a boat and suffered severe injuries in an accident. Through full discovery, pre-trial motions practice, and mediation secured a six figure settlement.

Charges Dropped

Bradley v. United States, 545 U.S. 1101 (2005); 426 F.3d. 54 (1st Cir. 2005)

Obtained reversal at the United States Supreme Court and First Circuit Court of Appeals of 70-month criminal sentence by establishing sentence was imposed under unconstitutional mandatory sentencing guidelines.

Case Dismissed

Interference With Custody

Client is charged with the misdemeanor offense of Interference With Custody for taking her grandson without the permission of his biological mother, client’s former daughter-in-law. Client denied the offense from the beginning of the case. Defense ...

Case Won

International Relocation - Family Law Case

The Petitioner filed a petition with the Portsmouth Family Division to prevent the Respondent from traveling to India with the parties' minor child. She argued that she was fearful the Respondent would not return. The Marital Master found that the ...

Charges Dropped

Internet Luring/Solicitation

Client charged with using the internet to lure/solicit a minor to engage in sexual acts. Client also charged with Attempted Felonious Sexual Assault arising out of the same incident. State has strong case, including a confession. Through extensive ...

Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Settlement

Lawyer Malpractice Case

Successfully represented a victim of lawyer malpractice, who suffered complex regional pain syndrome as a result of a rear-end motor vehicle accident, and achieved a multi-hundred thousand dollar settlement.

Case Won

Log-Splitting Accident Case

Successfully tried an intra-family (son vs. father; dominant thumb amputation) log-splitting accident case to a measurable plaintiff's verdict.

Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Settlement

Major Motor Vehicle Accident

Successfully represented a victim of a major motor vehicle accident, who suffered significant injuries, and achieved a multi-hundred thousand dollar settlement.

Reduced Sentences

Multi-Defendant Drug Conspiracy

After a three year investigation, obtained a sentence of probation and home confinement for a client charged in a multi-defendant drug conspiracy.

Not Guilty

Music Piracy Case

Client charged under State of New Hampshire's music "bootlegging" law. After extensive pretrial motion practice, Bill obtained a directed verdict in favor of the defendant after the close of the State's evidence resulting in not guilty verdict for ...

Settlement Reached

Negligence Suit Against Employer

Defended a company who was being sued for negligence of one of its former employees. Negligence was not contested, but was able to reach a settlement after aggressive discovery and mediation for less than a quarter of the damages being requested and ...

Not Guilty

Negligent Homicide

Client charged with negligent homicide as a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision. Client made a left turn from a major roadway onto a side street and did not see an oncoming motorcycle. The motorcycle crashed into the passenger side of client’s ...

Settlement Reached

New Hampshire Superior Court

Represented client charged under New Hampshire's Drug Enterprise Leader Statute. Despite a 25 year minimum mandatory sentence required by statute, through aggressive pretrial efforts, successfully obtained a 13 year sentence for client. Successfully ...

Charges Dropped

No Charges Filed Against CEO of Publicly Traded Company

Successfully defended a CEO of a publicly traded company in a criminal investigation, alleging violations of state securities laws; after an extensive investigation no criminal charges were filed.

Charges Dropped

No Charges Filed in Federal Investigation

Successfully defended real estate developer in federal criminal investigation alleging violations of the federal banking laws. After investigation no charges were filed.

Charges Dropped

No Criminal Charges - Defended Large NH Business in Federal Criminal Investigation

Successfully defended large NH business in federal criminal investigation involving computer and business fraud; after extensive investigation no criminal charges were filed.

Charges Dropped

No Criminal Charges Against Broker

Successfully defended broker in internal revenue service investigation. After extensive investigation, no criminal charges were brought and a civil settlement reached.

Charges Dropped

No Criminal Charges Were Brought Against CFO in Federal Securities Law Case

Successfully defended a CFO of a publicly traded company in a criminal investigation, alleging violations of federal securities laws and improper revenue recognition; after an extensive investigation no criminal charges were brought.

No Jail Time

No Jail Time for Client Charged With Motor Vehicle Homicide

Client charged in Massachusetts with Motor Vehicle Homicide within days of new enacted "Melanie's Law" requiring mandatory prison sentences for certain drinking related motor vehicle offenses. Despite the new law, Bill successfully negotiated a plea ...

Case Won

Non-Compete Agreement Violation Case

Represented an employee in the music industry who was alleged to be in direct violation of her non-compete agreement with her former employer. Case went to arbitration and employee was able to keep all of her challenged clients at her current firm ...

Citizenship Obtained

Obtained United States citizenship

Obtained United States citizenship for client who was nearly deported and who was then denied twice previously before engaging us

Not Guilty

Operating After Suspension (Subsequent Offense)

Client charge with O.A.S. (Subsequent Offense). Client rejects State’s plea offer and opts for trial. At trial the defense questions the State’s witnesses (two State Troopers) regarding the client’s certified motor vehicle, which appeared to show ...

Arbitrator with Over 25 Years of Experience

Arbitrator with over 25 years of experience arbitrating disputes for the American Arbitration Association, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers and the New York Stock Exchange).

Acquittal After Trial

Assault Against a Police Officer

Successfully defended Dartmouth College student charged with assault on a police officer. Acquittal after trial.

Asylum Granted

Asylum Granted

Attorney Olivia Bensinger won a contested asylum case before the Boston Immigration Court. Given that the nationwide immigration court asylum success rate is around 14%, this is a noteworthy result. Attorney Bensinger completed a strong written ...

Not Guilty

Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault

Client charged with multiple counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault and Felonious Sexual Assault on two minor females. At trial the defense brought out motive fabricate charges, major inconsistencies between pretrial statements and trial ...

Charges Dropped

Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault

June 2010, client charged with multiple counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault in the Merrimack County Superior Court. After a three-day trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges. At trial, the State ...

Charges Dropped

Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault

Aggressively litigated pretrial discovery issues, collecting mental health information regarding alleged victim’s history of lying. Reached agreement whereby all sexual offenses were dropped in favor of non-sexual convictions, avoiding any jail or ...

Not Guilty

Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (AFSA) and Witness Tampering Victory

Won not guilty verdicts following Jury Trial in Strafford County Superior Court on behalf of a UNH student wrongly charged with raping a 15 year old in his dorm.

Case Dismissed

ALS and DWI Victory

Won contested Administrative License Suspension Hearing by relying on client's medical condition to explain poor performance on Field Sobriety Testing followed by outright dismissal of the DWI charge in Court.

Won Multiple Victories

ALS Hearings

Won multiple victories at Administrative Hearings on behalf of clients in drunk driving cases, preventing the imposition of administrative license suspensions.

Dismissed

ALS Hearings

Achieved reversal before an en banc panel of prior First Circuit decision granting a convicted rapist's request for habeas corpus relief arising out of a pre-trial discovery dispute in a criminal case.

Successful Appeal

Appeal to the N.H. Supreme Court of an Interstate Child Support Case

Successful appeal to the N.H. Supreme Court of an interstate child support case involving significant child support arrearages owed by a New Hampshire resident to a former spouse.

Compliance Related Issues

Represent hospitals in a wide array of compliance related issues including fraud and abuse, HIPAA, and billing and reimbursement issues.

Successful Representation

Complying with State and Federal Employment Laws

An expanding, multi-state human services agency needed assistance complying with state and federal employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. Drafted non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements, revised employee handbooks, drafted ...

Successfully Negotiated

Computer Fraud and Abuse Lawsuit

Corporate client discovers that former independent contractors have downloaded electronic data and deleted data from company computers. After former independent contractors refuse to return data, Bill files suit under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act ...

Dismissed

Concord Monitor Case - Defamation Action

Successfully represented the Concord Monitor in a defamation action brought by a person challenging the reportage of his criminal trial and arrest. After extensive briefing the case was dismissed on a motion for summary judgment.

Charges Dismissed

Convinced the Department of Justice to dismiss federal conspiracy charges

Convinced the Department of Justice to dismiss federal conspiracy charges due to misidentification

No Incarceration

Corporate Embezzlement Case

Client, a Chief Financial Officer of a prestigious private school, is charged with embezzling over $80,000.00 and creating false entries in corporate records. After extensive negotiation with the State and presentation of mitigating facts at ...

Dismissed

Criminal Contempt Victory

Won Motion to Dismiss charges of Criminal Contempt for possessing firearms.

Not Guilty

Criminal Contempt Victory

Obtained a Not Guilty verdict following a bench trial for client charged with Criminal Contempt.

Not Guilty

Criminal Threatening

Not guilty verdict. Client is charged with criminal threatening. Witness alleges client pointed a loaded firearm at him from window of a pickup truck. During an aggressive cross examination of the witness, Bill exposed the witness had provided a ...

Not Guilty

Criminal Threatening With a Firearm

Client charge with pointing a 9 mm handgun at his neighbor and threatening to kill him. Because a firearm was allegedly used, client was facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years in prison if convicted. Client asserts he acted in self-defense ...

Dismissed

D.W.I./D.U.I./O.U.I.

Client stopped for weaving. The police officer officer detected and odor of alcohol coming from client. Client admitted to drinking. Client submitted to the standardized field sobriety tests after which he was arrested. Client subsequently submitted ...

Dismissed

D.W.I./D.U.I./O.U.I.

Client stopped for not having headlights on. The police officer observed no erratic operation. The officer detects an odor of alcohol coming from inside the car, but never coming from the client and never tries to determine if the odor is coming from ...

Not Guilty

D.W.I./D.U.I./O.U.I.

Client stopped for speeding. Client agrees to take field sobriety tests, after which the police officer arrest him for D.W.I. Client refuses to take a breath alcohol test. At trial the defense cross-examined the police officer on numerous aspects of ...

Not Guilty

D.W.I./D.U.I./O.U.I.

Client stopped for speeding. Client agrees to take field sobriety tests, but informs police officer of knee and ankle injuries, as well as ongoing problems with gout. Client unable to complete the standardized field sobriety tests and is arrested for ...

Charges Dropped

D.W.I./D.U.I./O.U.I.

Client stopped for making an illegal left turn. Client agrees to take filed sobriety tests after which he is arrested for D.W.I. Client agrees to take a breath test which results in a .12 BrAC level. Client reject’s State’s plea offer and opts to go ...

Dismissed

Defamation Suit Against Author and Publishing House

Successfully defended Jonathan Harr, author of the New York Times bestseller, A Civil Action, and his publisher, Random House, in a defamation suit brought against them for statements appearing in the book. The dismissal was affirmed by the First ...

Charges Dropped

Defended a Public Official in an Investigation Alleging Violations of Federal Law

Successfully defended a public official in an investigation alleging violations of federal law arising from his performance as a public official; after an extensive investigation no criminal charges were filed.

Not Guilty

Defended a Real-Estate Developer on Bank Fraud Charges

Successfully defended a real-estate developer on Bank Fraud charges in the Federal District Court for Massachusetts, with the jury returning not guilty verdicts on all 284 counts of the indictment.

Dismissed

Defended Company Sued in Personal Injury Highway Accient

Represented a client whose company was sued in a personal injury claim stemming from a highway accident. Case was dismissed on summary judgment.

Defended Health Care Providers in NH Regulatory Boards

Healthcare

Successfully defended health care providers in proceedings before New Hampshire regulatory boards.

Dismissed

Defended Individual Importer of Pharmaceuticals in Federal Case

Successfully defended individual importer of pharmaceuticals indicted in the federal district court for the District of New Hampshire for trafficking and importing counterfeit goods. After Shaheen & Gordon's retention all charges against the ...

Defended Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills

Successfully defended former all-pro quarterback, Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills, in a libel action brought by Kelly's former attorney and agent. The jury's defense verdict was affirmed on appeal to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Motion for Summary

Defended NH Attorney in Malpractice Claim

Successfully defended NH attorney in malpractice claim with the court granting motion for summary judgment.

Successful Representation

Defended One of America's Largest Retail Companies

Successfully represented the defendant, one of America's largest retail companies, by trying a high exposure shopping cart tip-over case to a directed verdict for the defendant.

Defended Physician in Federal Investigation

Successfully defended a physician in federal Office of Inspector General investigation.

Defended Provider of Domain Name Registration

Successfully defended one the nation's largest providers of domain name registration services in a suit alleging violations of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and the Lanham Act, with federal district court granting summary judgment.

Defense Counsel to a National Automobile Insurance Provider

Has served as defense counsel to a national automobile insurance provider since 1997.

Department of Health and Human Services Case

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services – May 2012. After administrative hearing in which Bill exposed the bias of the State's expert witness, all findings of abuse against client are determined to me unfounded.

Dismissed

Department of Labor Case

New Hampshire Department of Labor -- February 2012. Corporate client alleged to owe back wages and benefits well in excess of seven figures. After administrative hearing and post hearing briefing, client found to have no liability.

Developer Sought to Purchase a 100-Plus Unit Development

A multi-state developer sought to purchase a 100-plus unit development but encountered numerous obstacles with the municipality, state and seller. Diligent work resulted in the award of necessary permits and finally, construction.

Not Guilty

Domestic Violence / Simple Assault Victory

Won Not Guilty on all charges following trial in which alleged victim claimed that live in boy friend twice physically assaulted her, but delayed in making any report to law enforcement and made inconsistent statements regarding the event.

Dismissed

Domestic Violence Assault

Client charged with domestic violence simple assault for pushing his wife to the ground during a custody dispute and for violating the conditions of his bail for contacting his wife after his arrest. The defense successfully negotiated the dismissal ...

Not Guilty

Domestic Violence Assault Bench Trial

Client charged with domestic violence simple assault for pushing former girlfriend during a property dispute. The defense asserted the claim of defense of property, in that the client was attempting to stop his former girlfriend from unlawfully ...

Charges Dropped and Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence Case

Client had a domestic violence restraining order entered against him for threats of physical harm against opposing party. Client also charged criminally with multiple violations of the restraining order. Evidence demonstrated that opposing party ...

Case Won

Dram Shop Wrongful Death Case

Successfully achieved a resolution consistent with the interests of one of the world's largest fraternal organizations and its insurer after years of litigation in a dram shop wrongful death case brought by husband and wife decedents killed by a ...

Reduced Sentence

Drug Charges

Represented client charged under New Hampshire's Drug Enterprise Leader Statute. Despite a 25 year minimum mandatory sentence required by statute, through aggressive pretrial efforts, successfully obtained a 13 year sentence for client.

Charges Dropped

DWI

January 2011, client charged with DWI after being stopped outside local convenience store. State alleged serious signs of impairment. After presentation of medical defense, client is found not guilty at trial.

Charges Dropped

DWI

August 2010, client charged with DWI after breathalyzer test reveals results .02 over the legal limit. Based upon a defense that the breathalyzer test was not properly implemented, client is found not guilty.

Not Guilty

DWI

Client charged with DWI after breathalyzer test reveals results .02 over the legal limit. Based upon a defense that the breathalyzer test was not properly implemented, client is found not guilty.

Not Guilty

DWI

Secured Not Guilty verdict following trial despite Trooper testimony that client made unsafe high speed pass, failed the HGN test and failed the 9 step walk and turn test.

Not Guilty

DWI Charge

Client charged with DWI after being stopped outside local convenience store. State alleged serious signs of impairment. After presentation of medical defense, client is found not guilty at trial.

Case Dismissed

DWI Second Offense Victory

Secured outright dismissal of second offense DWI charge by successfully arguing that officer lacked reasonable suspicion to initiate a motor vehicle stop, avoiding mandatory minimum jail sentence, long term license loss, ignition interlock ...

Not Guilty

DWI Victory

Won a Not Guilty verdict in DWI case after bench trial.

Case Dismissed

DWI Victory

Secured dismissal of DWI case on behalf of Massachusetts driver by successfully litigating motion to dismiss due to unconstitutional speedy trial violation.

Case Dismissed

DWI Victory

Motion to Dismiss DWI case granted by the court following a victory in the administrative hearing.

Case Dismissed

DWI Victory

Secured victory in the middle of trial despite State blood result which alleged a BAC well in excess of the legal limit by calling into question the propriety of the State's blood testing and the State's disclosures of evidence and witnesses to the ...

Not Guilty

DWI Victory

Secured not guilty verdict after trial for client charged with DWI despite the fact that the client was pulled over for traveling 84 miles per hour on I-89, Officer detected an odor of alcohol and the Officer testified that the client failed the HGN, ...

Not Guilty

DWI Victory

Obtained Not Guilty verdict during trial based on successful Motion To Suppress Preliminary Breath Test evidence on Constitutional grounds.

Case Dismissed

DWI Victory

Won DWI trial despite Concord Police Department claim that client ran over the center of a roundabout and failed Field Sobriety Testing.

Not Guilty

DWI Victory

Earned not guilty verdict after trial against the New Hampshire State Police where client was lost and out of gas on the side of I-93, Trooper alleged odor of alcohol, client admitted to consumption of alcohol and allegedly failed field sobriety case ...

Case Dismissed

Employer Sued in Workplace Accident Suit

Successfully defended employer who was sued individually by an employee for a workplace accident and seeking six figures in damages. Through vigorous discovery and investigation was able to persuade the Plaintiff to voluntarily dismiss his own suit.

Dismissed

Class-Action Case Against Hospital

Successfully defended a Hospital sued in a class-action suit, where the plaintiff claimed that the Hospital discriminated against uninsured patients. After extensive briefing the class-action was dismissed.

Client Accused of Occupational and Safety and Health Commission Violations

A manufacturing plant accused of eighty plus code violations before the federal Occupational and Safety and Health Commission. The case was resolved favorably.

Reduced Sentence

Client Charged with Tax Conspiracy.

After a contested sentencing hearing, convinced court to impose a sentence of probation and home confinement for client convicted of a complex tax conspiracy.

Client Charged With Theft in Excess of $30,000.00

Criminal Law

Client charged with theft in excess of $30,000.00 from the Veteran's Administration. Client receives sentence of 9 months home confinement and restitution.

Reduced Sentence, No Jail Time

Client in Theft Charge Case

Client charged with theft in excess of $30,000.00 from the Veteran's Administration. Client receives sentence of 9 months home confinement and restitution.

Dismissed

Client's Rights Restored in Stalking Accusation Case

Clients accused of harassing neighbors under New Hampshire "Stalking" Statute. After a two day trial, stalking petition is dismissed by the court and clients' full rights and privileges are restored.

Co-Counsel in a Successful Bench Trial

Co-counsel in a successful bench trial which resulted in client's rights to an easement to his property being restored after being blocked by the construction of a supermarket on the property over which his easement ran. Client was also awarded over ...

Dismissed

False Accusations of Child Molestation Against Parent

Client was accused of sexually molesting his children. Two petitions for abuse were filed by the Division of Children, Youth and Families. After the Court held an adjudicatory hearing on the matter, both petitions were dismissed and the client was ...

Client Awarded Custody

False Accusations of Child Neglect in Child Custody Case

Client had minor son removed from her care based on allegations of alcohol abuse. Evidence showed opposing party had fabricated evidence, made false accusations against client, and testified falsely. Following a lengthy final hearing, Court vacated ...

Not Guilty

Felonious Sexual Assault Victory

Secured Not Guilty verdicts after jury trial on behalf of a client charged with Felonious Sexual Assault and Simple Assault.

Not Guilty

Felony Charges Dropped

December 2010, client charged with Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, Felonious Sexual Assault, Attempted Felonious Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault in the Grafton County Superior Court. After a four-day trial, the jury returned not guilty ...

Charges Dropped

Felony Second Degree Assault

Secured no time agreement whereby State dropped Felony offense in favor of Simple Assault Misdemeanor despite allegations of serious bodily injury.

Charges Dropped

Felony Sexual Assault

Following aggressive litigation of discovery issues, reached agreement whereby the State dropped Felony Sexual Assault charges in favor of non-sexual offenses avoiding stigmatizing registry obligations and exposure to the State Prison sentence.

Charges Dropped

Felony Sexual Assault

Felony sexual assault charges dropped following pointed defense investigation which uncovered innocent explanation for alleged sexual contact.

Dismissed

Felony Sexual Assault Case

Aggressive litigation of discovery issues lead to outright dismissal of Felony Sexual Assault charges, avoiding exposure to State Prison and stigmatizing registration obligations.

Not Guilty

First Degree Assault

Client charged with First Degree Assault for stabbing her boyfriend in the chest with a carving knife. Client claims she acted in self-defense. At trial the defense focused on the injuries sustained by client and the police failures to conduct an ...

Deportation Avoided

Helped spare individual from removal/deportation

Helped spare individual from removal/deportation by advising criminal defense counsel about immigration consequences up until just moments before counsel and client appeared in court

Dismissed

Importing Counterfeit Prescription Drugs

Obtained dismissal of indictment against individual charged with participating in scheme to import counterfeit prescription drugs into the United States. After a contested sentencing hearing, convinced court to impose a sentence of probation and home ...

Not Guilty

Indecent Exposure

Won Not Guilty Verdict following Jury Trial on behalf of former Town Manager.

Multi-Million Dollar Judgment

Injured Worker

Represented an individual severely injured while working at a race track all the way to a decision by the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and successfully received a multi-million dollar judgment from the New Hampshire federal court judge.

Not Guilty & No Convictions

Simple Assault & Criminal Threatening

Client charged with simple assault and criminal threatening for allegedly pushing and threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend while they were exchanging custody of their minor child. Client denies the allegations and goes to trial. At trial the defense ...

Dismissed

Six-Figure Real Estate Dispute

Represented clients in a six-figure real estate dispute. Case was dismissed after aggressive discovery and pre-trial motions.

Not Guilty

Underage Possession of Alcohol Victory

Secured Not Guilty Verdict following trial despite officer testimony that client was stopped for hitchhiking and failed the HGN test.

Dismissed

United States v. Mealey, Cr. 07-80-02-SM

Client charged with a conspiracy to defraud the IRS by evading collection and payment of employment taxes. Client was involved with three temporary employment agencies during the years 2000-2004. The agencies treated workers as independent ...

Conviction Vacated to Allow Residency

Vacated 30+-year-old felony

Vacated 30+-year-old felony conviction via novel legal theory to permit client to become a lawful permanent resident after nearly 40 years in the United States

Not Guilty

Vehicular Homicide Case Involving Truck Driver

Successfully defended a truck driver on 4 counts of vehicular homicide with jury acquittals on all counts following trial. State claimed that driver of the truck was criminally responsible for driving at an excessive speed in a well-marked ...

Six Figure Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident Suit

Represented client who was injured in a slip and fall in a parking lot. Obtained six figure settlement shortly before trial after aggressive discovery, depositions, and negotiations with insurance carrier.

Charges Dropped

Stalking

Client charged with stalking as a result of having contact with an alleged victim in violation of a court’s bail order. The defense was able to convince the prosecutor that the alleged contact fell within a specifc exemption of the stalking law that ...

Confidential

Students Fight for Eligibility to Participate in Athletics

Multiple challenges brought on behalf of both high school and collegiate student-athletes in support of their eligibility to participate in athletics.

Employment Visa Quickly Approved

Submitted petition for employment visa

Submitted petition for employment visa for PhD scientist for startup, obtaining approval within 48 hours of filing

Defeated Claim

Successfully Defeated Creditor's Claim Against An Estate

A substantial creditor's claim was successfully defeated against an estate on grounds that the claim was untimely presented.

Successfully Defended a Hospital Sued by Physician

Healthcare

Successfully defended a Hospital sued by physician arising from the revocation of his hospital privileges.

Dismissed

Successfully Defended an Attack Against a Decedent's Last Will and Testament

Shaheen & Gordon's estate and probate department successfully defended an attack against a decedent's last will and testament, which was held valid after a lengthy will contest where the contestants alleged, but failed to prove, lack of testamentary ...

Case Won

Successfully Prosecuted and Convicted Sex Offender in Sexual Abuse Case

Prosecuted and convicted an OB/GYN who had sexually abused his patients. Case received national attention and was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Custody Won

Successfully Represented Father in Relocation Case

Client's ex-girlfriend was given permission on a temporary basis to relocate from New Hampshire with his two minor children to North Carolina. After a two day final hearing, the Family Division Court found that the mother's relocation was not for a ...

Successfully Negotiated

Suit Filed Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

April 2010, corporate client discovers that former indepence contractors have downloaded electronic data and deleted data from company computers. After former independent contractors refuse to return data, Bill files suit under the Computer Fraud and ...

Technology Ownership Dispute

A shareholder dispute involving ownership of sensitive source code. Our clients sought, obtained and enforced a protective order, after which experts analyzed and traced the development of the source The case was settled and ownership of the source ...

Settlement Reached

Wrongful Death / Bicycle Accident Case

After litigating a wrongful death case for the family of an 8 year old victim of a bicycle-motor vehicle accident all the way to a decision by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, successfully achieved a measurable settlement for the child's family.

Achieved Resolution

Wrongful Death Toxic Exposure Case

Successfully achieved a resolution consistent with the interests of a defendant public wastewater treatment plant and its insurer after years of litigation in a case alleging wrongful death from exposure to bio-solids (sludge).