| Giving Back
I have spent much of my legal career helping injured people. Although cases resolve in terms of money, I have received the greatest satisfaction when I see something tangible that comes from that money. Sometimes it is just having outstanding medical bills paid and calls from collection agencies ended. Other times, it has been a new wheelchair or handicapped van or hospital bed that allows an impaired client a measure of comfort. On many occasions, we have been able to set aside money for a minor that will be used to fund college.
I believe it is important for all of us – but especially for lawyers – to give back to our professions and our communities. Below are some of the matters that I have been involved with over the years. Next to helping clients (and my family), these matters have given me great enjoyment.
- 1984 to present Stewart & Murphy, P.A.; Director, 1988 to present
- 1983 to 1984 New Hampshire Supreme Court ; Senior law clerk
- 1981 to 1983 New Hampshire Superior Court; law clerk
- Since 1992, (Volunteer) Superior Court Rule 170 Mediator, A Program That Has Helped Settle Thousands of Cases Without a Trial
- Volunteer “DOVE” Attorney – Pro Bono Attorney Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence
Frequent Presenter at Continuing Legal Education Seminars on such topics as:
The Law of Expert Testimony;
Health Care Subrogation and Reimbursement Claims; Readying a Case for Settlement; Motor Vehicle Insurance Law; Wrongful Discharge Employment Law
- Nashua YWCA “Certificate of Recognition” for Pro Bono Work
- Tournament Director – Nashua Columbus Day Youth Soccer Tournament (coordinated games between 125 teams)
- Manager – Nashua Youth Baseball Teams Parent’s Award “From the Bottom to the Top” (took team from last to first place)
- Assistant Coach – Nashua Biddy League Basketball Teams
- Board Member – Mount Pleasant Street School PTO
- Board Member – UCD Alumni Association – Boston
- Member, NH Bar Association Bar News Committee
- Instructor – National Institute of Trial Attorneys
- Instructor (Business Law) St. Anselm College.
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