Bar News - April 8, 2005
Six Attorneys Part of Union Leader's "Forty Under Forty" Feauture
The following under-forty attorneys were recognized by the Union Leader for their outstanding contribution to the New Hampshire community:
Michael Delaney of Manchester, deputy attorney general. As deputy attorney general, Delaney helps supervise the state's criminal justice system and the legal representation it provides all state agencies. He also is responsible for the office's budget, managing its attorneys and overseeing more major civil litigation cases. He believes that the biggest problem facing NH is the lack of funding for essential government. services.
Richard J. Lehman, Concord, legal counsel to the NH State Senate. Lehmann was the state's first insurance fraud prosecutor. He has also argued a number of important cases involving separation of powers between the branches of government, which is particularly good experience for being the state Senate's attorney.
Elaine Michaud, Manchester, partner at Devine, Millimet & Branch considers the limited resources to assist those agency providers rendering medical care and social services to a growing, underserved population is one of New Hampshire's biggest problems. Michaud is an incorporater of New Hampshire Catholic Charities and an account executive for the Heritage United Way.
James Rosenberg, Concord, an attorney with Shaheen and Gordon has been involved in a number of high-profile homicide prosecutions for the Attorney General's office. At present, he is part of a team of lawyers representing the New Hampshire Democratic Party in an alleged phone-jamming case concerning Republicans.
Ricardo A. "Rick" St. Hilaire, Enfield, Grafton County Attorney says, "I look at public service as a calling-the opportunity to make a difference." St. Hilaire is involved in many community activities, among them Account for the Recovery of Cultural Heritage (ARCHER); Saving Antiquities for Everyone (SAFE); and Rescue Archaeology Program (SCRAP); he says his most admired person is Abraham Lincoln.
Mark A. Wright, Auburn, attorney with McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A. says that businesses are becoming more and more global. As a result, a significant amount of time is necessary to keep apprised of the latest trends and laws and to be creative with new approaches to help clients fully protect and exploit their intellectual property rights. Wright is a partner in the Corporate Department at McLane and chair of the Intellectual Property Practice.
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