UPTON & HATFIELD - Key Persons

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• Assistant

Bart Mayer is highly recognized for his expertise in serving the special needs of New Hampshire's cities and towns. He is listed annually in Woodward and White's directory of The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of municipal law, and was listed in the 2010 - 2012 issues of New England Super Lawyers in the areas of government/cities/municipalities.

"I was very fortunate to have Upton & Hatfield represent me. Could not of asked for a better experience. I highly recommend using Upton & Hatfield. A++" - Merrick C. Brooke Lovett Shilo represents clients in state and federal courts and counsels clients on employment and professional discipline matters. She represents employees who have been subjected to unlawful treatment in the workplace. Her experience includes litigating matters involving age discrimination, disability discrimination, gender discrimination, Equal Pay Act violations, race discrimination, retaliation for raising concerns about discrimination or harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and wrongful termination.

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• Assistant

Education Juris Doctor Mitchell Hamline School of Law - Graduate School Bachelor's Degree University of Kansas - University Education BA SUNY Cortland - University MA SUNY Stony Brook - Graduate School JD, Cum Laude Suffolk University Law School - Graduate School Education JD University of New Hampshire School of Law - Graduate School BS Boston University - University Awards Best Lawyers Visit Website Martindale-Hubbell Visit Website Super Lawyers Visit Website Visit Website

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• Assistant

Education Juris Doctor University of Maine School of Law - Graduate School Bachelor's Degree Columbia University - College Education JD Boston College Law School - Graduate School BA Wesleyan University - University Awards Best Lawyers Visit Website Chambers USA Visit Website Martindale-Hubbell Visit Website Super Lawyers Visit Website Visit Website

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• Member of the Board

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• Assistant

Heather Burns represents aggrieved employees and injured victims in matters of employment discrimination, wrongful termination and medical malpractice. As an employment litigation attorney, she represents primarily plaintiffs dealing with discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, Family and Medical Leave Act issues, and other employment cases involving both federal and state law. Her medical malpractice practice involves representing plaintiffs in medical negligence cases in state and federal court. She has successfully litigated cases in both the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, state superior courts and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Heather also regularly represents employees before the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission, the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security and the New Hampshire Department of Labor.

Jim has more than thirty years of experience assisting clients with commercial and real estate transactions. He serves as moderator of the Goffstown School District and as a member of the Goffstown Planning Board. He is also a member of the board of directors and a former president of the Concord Family YMCA. Best Lawyers selected him as Lawyer of the Year in the category of Business Organizations for 2018. He has also been selected for inclusion by Chambers and Partners in the category of Real Estate, by Super Lawyers in the category of Business/Corporate, Real Estate, Estate Planning & Probate, and by Best Lawyers in the category of Business Organizations and Real Estate. Jim has a Martindale Hubbell BV rating.

Jeanne advises individuals, families, organizations, business owners, and fiduciaries on a diversity of legal matters unique to each client's situation. Jeanne's practice includes planning for end of life and disability, including the preparation of wills, advance directives and powers of appointment. Jeanne also counsels clients on the benefits of revocable living trusts for wealth management and probate avoidance. Jeanne provides sophisticated planning for business owners interested in creating succession plans that transfer assets to future generations, and individuals interested in the preservation and management of family properties. Jeanne guides executors with the administration of estates through the probate courts, and advises both executors and trustees on their fiduciary responsibilities in connection with the division, distribution, and reporting of estate and trust assets. Jeanne also regularly advises beneficiaries of estates and trusts about their rights, and the process of estate and trust administration. Jeanne is experienced with all stages of the business life cycle. Jeanne assists entrepreneurs with choice of entity issues and business formations, and provides guidance on governance and management matters. Jeanne prepares and reviews executive and physician employment agreements, buy-sell agreements, and conducts asset, stock and membership interest purchases and sales. Jeanne's advises clients on employment matters, and is a professionally trained workplace investigator in the resolution of employee/employer disputes for both private and public employers. Jeanne graduated Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School in 2003 after having a successful career in the semiconductor industry. Jeanne in licensed to practice in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. Jeanne is a member of the New Hampshire Estate Planning Council, former chair of the Elder Law, Estate Planning Practice Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association, a member of the Probate and Property Section of the American Bar Association, and the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association. Jeanne is also a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators and the Society of Human Resource Managers. Jeanne resides in Bedford, NH, and has one grown daughter, Jessica. When she is not working, Jeanne enjoys skiing, playing music, and working on challenging crossword puzzles.

After practicing law on a full-time basis for 42 years, effective January 1, 2022, Jeff is reducing the number of hours he devotes to the practice of law to spend and enjoy more time with family and pursue personal interests. Jeff will continue to assist the firm and clients on a part-time basis with select matters focusing on estate planning and administration, elder law, business formation and succession planning, and representing clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Laura Dudziak focuses her practice on family law, estate planning, and probate. Laura is a native of New Hampshire and has worked as an attorney since 2003, representing clients in a variety of cases including divorce, parenting, child support, domestic violence, estate planning, and civil litigation. While in law school, Laura worked for retired NH Supreme Court Justice James Duggan, drafting case summaries for the New Hampshire Bar News. Laura served two terms on the Milford Board of Selectmen and has also been a member of the Milford Planning Board, Milford Zoning Board, Milford Conservation Commission, and the Wadleigh Memorial library. She is currently the Treasurer for Town of Milford and serves on the Share Outreach Board. Laura received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame College (summa cum laude) in 1998 and her Juris Doctor from UNH School of Law in 2003. A member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, Laura is licensed to practice in all New Hampshire state courts as well as the United States District court for the District of the New Hampshire.

Lauren Irwin represents plaintiffs and defendants in employment disputes and civil litigation, and regularly counsels and represents individuals, schools, municipalities, and private entities on employment law matters. Because she represents both employers and employees, she provides valuable insight into and knowledge of opposing counsel strategies. Her experience includes representing clients in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, Family and Medical Leave Act, and other employment cases in both state and federal courts. She also assists employers with drafting and reviewing employment policies and practices, employment and severance agreements (including non-competes), conducting internal investigations, and providing anti-discrimination courses and other types of training. In addition, she represents clients at mediations and serves as a mediator in employment cases. She is a certified mediator for the New Hampshire Superior Court and the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Lauren regularly represents clients in the New Hampshire Superior Court, the Federal District Court, New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New Hampshire Department of Labor, and New Hampshire Department of Employment Security. She is a past president of the Gender Equality Committee and is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of expertise. She is a member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice and the New Hampshire Council of School Attorneys. She was named Best Lawyers' 2014-15 Concord Employment Law-Individuals "Lawyer of the Year," named among Best Lawyers' 2017 Women of Influence, and named Best Lawyers' 2019 Employment Law-Individuals "Lawyer of the Year." She is also a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and an adjunct professor at University of New Hampshire School of Law.

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• Paralegal

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• Assistant

Education JD Boston University School of Law - Graduate School BA Wesleyan University - University Awards Best Attorneys Online 2013 Visit Website Best Lawyers Visit Website Martindale-Hubbell Visit Website Super Lawyers Visit Website Top 100 Verdicts in the United States in 2016 Visit Website Visit Website Memberships NH Chapter of National Employment Lawyers Association (President) Gender Equality Committee of NH Bar Association (past chair) Labor & Employment Section of NH Bar Association (past chair) Federal Practice Section of NH Bar Association (past chair) New Hampshire Association for Justice New Hampshire Counsel of School Attorneys New Hampshire Women's Bar Association NH Superior Court and NH Commission for Human Rights (volunteer mediator) New Hampshire Bar Foundation, Fellow College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Education University of New Hampshire School of Law, JD Graduate School Carnegie Mellon University University Awards Best Attorneys Online 2013 Visit Website Best Attorneys Online 2014 Visit Website Best Lawyers Visit Website College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Visit Website Martindale-Hubbell Visit Website Super Lawyers Visit Website Visit Website Memberships Chair of the Labor & Employment Section of the NH Bar Association 2003-2004 and member of the Labor & Employment Section Member of the Federal Practice Section of the NH Bar Association Member of the Gender Equality Committee of the NH Bar Association Member of the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association since its inception in 1998 Membership in National Employment Lawyers Association since 1990's Membership in New Hampshire Chapter of National Employment Lawyers Association since in or 1993 Membership in the New Hampshire Association for Justice f/k/a The New Hampshire Trial Lawyers' Association since 1990 President of The New Hampshire Trial Lawyers' Association n/k/a the New Hampshire Association for Justice from 2006-2007 Membership in the American Association for Justice since November, 2005 Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, inducted 2012 Granite United Way Campaign Cabinet member Member of the Board of Directors of Womenade of Concord Education Juris Doctor University of New Hampshire School of Law - Graduate School Bachelor's Degree Tulane University - University

Nate Midolo represents municipal, commercial, and insurance entities. He has experience guiding clients through all phases of the litigation process, including pretrial discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. Nate practices in both state and federal courts and has handled a wide variety of claims including land use disputes, civil rights claims, breach of contract allegations, and insurance coverage issues. He also provides advisory services to both municipal and business clients. Notably, Nate focuses a significant portion of his practice on public entity labor relation matters, including providing guidance through all steps of the labor negotiation, grievance, and administrative process. Nate attended the University of Kansas and graduated in 2008 with a B.G.S. in political science and a minor in business management. He attended law school at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated in 2011. While attending law school, Nate worked at the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. He was also a staff member of the Law Review and semi-finalist in the Rosalie E. Wahl Moot Court Competition. After law school, Nate worked as an assistant county attorney in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota where he prosecuted a variety of misdemeanor and felony level criminal cases. He also represented Kandiyohi County on a significant number of civil matters. Prior to joining Upton & Hatfield, LLP, Nate developed a practice as a civil litigator at a firm in Minneapolis where he represented municipal and business clients on a variety of issues. During his time in Minnesota, Nate served as vice chair of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Government Liability Committee. In addition to New Hampshire, Nathan is admitted to practice in Minnesota, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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• Assistant

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• Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Russ is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, inducted in 1995. He taught professional responsibility at Franklin Pierce Law Center (now UNH School of Law) for 10 years, and was a visiting lecturer at Tumaini University (now University of Iringa) in Tanzania in 2009 and 2012, leading courses in insurance law and judicial and legal ethics.

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• Assistant

Education LLM, Taxation Boston University - Graduate School JD Cornell Law School - Graduate School BS, Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - University Awards Best Lawyers Visit Website Chambers USA Visit Website Martindale-Hubbell Visit Website Super Lawyers Visit Website Visit Website Memberships American Bar Association House of Delegates New Hampshire Bar Association (past president) New Hampshire Bar Foundation (past chair) Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, inducted 1995 New England Bar Association (president 2012-2013)

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• Associate

Stephanie Thomson is an associate focusing on estate planning, probate, business representation, and residential and commercial real estate transactions. Prior to joining Upton & Hatfield, Stephanie was the managing attorney for a real estate firm in southern New Hampshire. She also practiced law in Vermont for several years working on estate planning, family law, landlord/tenant, and real estate matters. Stephanie is originally from Winthrop, Maine, where she graduated from the University of Maine with a B.A. in English. After completing her undergraduate degree, Stephanie moved to Vermont where she attended Vermont Law School, graduating magna cum laude, and served as Senior Notes Editor for the Vermont Law Review. Prior to moving to New Hampshire, Stephanie worked for a pro bono legal services project with the St. Johnsbury Community Justice Center in St. Johnsbury, VT. She also served on several community boards and organizations including Lamoille County Mental Health Services, acting as board member and treasurer. Stephanie currently resides in Peterborough, NH with her husband and dog. When she is not working, Stephanie enjoys running, hiking and backpacking, kayaking, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, and traveling. Stephanie is currently licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Susan is a litigator with the Employment Law, Personal Injury, and Municipal Law Groups at Upton & Hatfield. The focus of her practice is finding solutions to her clients' problems while protecting their legal rights. Susan advocates for individuals, businesses, and municipalities throughout New Hampshire. Susan effectively counsels her clients prior to litigation, through trial, and any necessary appeal. Her advocacy has efficiently and effectively led to the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Thomas W. Morse focuses his law practice on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration. He brings long-standing experience in trust administration to beneficiaries and families, with an emphasis on trust windup details. He also brings a concentration in evaluating retirement community contract documents and admission application criteria for elderly clients in view of the impact on client assets and estate plans. Thomas practiced law in Concord for over 40 years at a close neighboring law firm before coming to Upton & Hatfield, LLP. He grew up in Concord, attended Concord Public Schools, and graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, Amherst College, and the University of Maine School of Law. He is a United States Army veteran who served in Kaiserslautern, West Germany as a Congressional Correspondent for an Army Air Defense Command. Thomas is a dedicated and tireless advocate for the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and currently serves as Foundation Co-chair for the Concord Rotary Club. Along with Rotary, his past civic and charitable involvement includes service on the boards of Eleanor Haller Animal Welfare Fund, Ragged Mountain Fish & Game Club, and as vestryman and warden of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. His service on the board of the New Hampshire Centennial Home for the Aged included participation as counsel for the Home in the cy pres case with the New Hampshire Charitable Trusts Unit, which allowed the wind-up of the Home and distribution of its assets to alternate charitable entities and confirmation of alternative beneficiary selections of five associated trusts. Education Juris Doctor University of Maine School of Law - Graduate School Bachelor's Degree Amherst College - College

Tim Sullivan's practice focuses on assisting Upton & Hatfield's municipal clients. Tim brings over a decade of litigation experience, having spent the last eleven years as a prosecutor. He also brings extensive experience with issues that municipalities face when employees are subject to disciplinary action and when handling Right to Know requests. Through his career Tim has tried approximately fifty jury trials as lead counsel. Prior to joining Upton & Hatfield, Tim worked at the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau as a Senior Assistant Attorney General. In 2020, he was appointed to serve as the Chief of the Public Integrity Unit. In that capacity, Tim reviewed, investigated, and prosecuted allegations of criminal conduct by state officials and law enforcement. Tim was also appointed as lead counsel to investigate and prosecute historical allegations of physical and sexual abuse arising out of juvenile detention facilities in New Hampshire. Tim is originally from Kingston, New Hampshire, and graduated with a B.A. in political science from Quinnipiac University in 2005. He graduated from Roger Williams School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island in 2008. Tim began his legal career at a law firm in Chelmsford, Massachusetts where he represented individuals, municipalities, and businesses. In 2011, he joined the Strafford County Attorney's Office in Dover, New Hampshire where he prosecuted domestic violence related crimes. In 2017, Tim was appointed as Deputy County Attorney and shifted his focus to prosecuting serious felonies until he joined the Department of Justice in 2019. Tim is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in both state and federal courts.

Todd brings versatility and experience to his practice. Prior to joining Upton & Hatfield, Todd served for eight years as State Director for AARP New Hampshire, an organization with over 215,000 Granite State members, where he was responsible for the organization's overall strategic direction. Fahey worked across all economic sectors drawing upon his legal, policy and business skills to advance the organization's mission of enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. During his tenure, AARP led efforts to pass (among other key legislation in New Hampshire) several prescription drug reform bills, the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, and helped dozens of New Hampshire communities become more age friendly for younger and older residents alike. Mr. Fahey practiced law for more than two decades and was a director and shareholder at one of New Hampshire's largest law firms. As a lawyer, he helped to organize, and acted as legal counsel to, some of New Hampshire's most influential and important nonprofit organizations and helped many others navigate difficult transitions. On several occasions, Todd was appointed by New Hampshire courts, at the request of the New Hampshire Attorney General's office, to act as a special trustee to stabilize large and small nonprofits and charitable trusts in distress, including two of New Hampshire's largest such organizations. He has also run small businesses and has engaged in various entrepreneurial endeavors. Todd draws upon a unique academic, practical, and business skillset to provide sound counsel to clients. Fahey has served in board leadership roles for Catholic Charities New Hampshire and has served on various other nonprofit boards including various New Hampshire foundations and the Concord Family YMCA. He served on the Town of Bow Zoning Board of Adjustment. Todd holds a Bachelor's a degree in English from Columbia College, Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law.