Remembering Justice David Souter: A Legacy of Integrity, Humility, and Service

By Tom Jarvis           Justice David Hackett Souter, a lifelong public servant who rose from the hills of Weare, New Hampshire, to the bench of the United States Supreme Court, died on May 8 at his home in Hopkinton. He was 85.           Justice Souter’s legacy is marked by intellectual rigor, humility, and an unwavering … Read more

Shaheen & Gordon Joins National Pushback Against Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

By Tom Jarvis More than 500 firms across the country – including New Hampshire firm Shaheen & Gordon – signed an amicus brief opposing a series of executive orders recently issued by President Donald Trump. These executive actions impose federal penalties on several law firms involved in litigation against the Trump administration or tied to … Read more

Civility and the Rule of Law: Highlights from the 2025 Midyear Meeting

By Tom Jarvis With just under 500 attendees, the New Hampshire Bar Association’s 2025 Midyear Meeting (MYM), held on Friday, February 21, at the DoubleTree Hilton in Manchester, marked the highest turnout since in-person gatherings resumed after the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s meeting, themed “Civility and the Rule of Law,” focused on the role of … Read more

NHBA Indigent Defense Crisis Series: Understanding the Public Defender Shortage, Part Two

This article is a continuation of the first article in the series examining the indigent defense crisis in the Granite State. By Tom Jarvis The first installment of the NHBA Indigent Defense Crisis Series examined the ongoing shortage of public defenders in New Hampshire and the systemic challenges fueling the crisis – high attrition rates, … Read more