Litigation: General Commercial

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green offers a highly respected commercial litigation practice in New Hampshire which also maintains a strong reputation for its skills in mediation and arbitration matters. The firm offers considerable expertise in a wide array of business litigation and appeals, with strengths in areas including patent disputes, intellectual property matters and antitrust issues. It regularly acts for individuals and organizations in industries including education, insurance and construction.

"They are highly responsive."

"The team on our matters has been able to handle any complex issue that we have faced."

"They give not only legal advice but business advice. They understand businesses and businesspeople."

"I am pretty impressed by their operation, efficiency and the results at the end of the day."

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green represented the City of Dover in a suit involving its right of way over two roads.

James Shirley is experienced in advising on complex insurance disputes, as well as serving as general counsel to the firm. He has a longstanding civil disputes practice, which includes state and federal trials involving professional liability, breach of contract and real estate disputes, among others. "An excellent lawyer."

David McGrath serves as president and managing director of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green. He has noteworthy experience acting as mediator in a range of matters, including employment separations.

Peter Cowan is well versed in a wide range of civil disputes, offering particular strength in acting for design professionals in construction litigation as well as handling shareholder actions and IP suits. "An excellent litigator and advocate for his clients."

Christopher Cole offers extensive experience in trade secrets disputes, while also handling matters such as partnership and shareholder litigation.

James Harris is held in high regard for his expertise in disputes involving data privacy and security concerns. His broad civil litigation practice also includes defamation claims, professional negligence actions and noncompete disputes, as well as providing expert counsel on e-discovery actions. "James Harris has been an exceptional manager of our project."