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Attorney Clark is a New Hampshire seacoast native. Mr. Clark focuses his practice in DWI defense, criminal matters, personal injury, divorce and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Attorney Clark is a private criminal contract defense attorney appointed to the Newburyport District Court. He is certified in criminal defense representation by the Commonwealth of MA, Essex County Bar Advocates. Attorney Clark is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the New Hampshire Association of Justice, the Essex County Bar Advocates Criminal Defense, Rockingham Bar Association, and the New Hampshire Bar Association. Mr. Clark is a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law (2002) and Franklin Pierce College (1998).

Our Practice

We provide trustworthy and responsive counsel in matters involving:

* Drunk driving defense. If you are arrested for DWI, DUI, or OUI in New Hampshire or Massachusetts, it is critical that you hire a lawyer immediately. We will help you get the best possible outcome for your situation.
* Criminal defense. We defend clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. While doing this in all New Hampshire and Massachusetts courts, we work with you to ensure you're satisfied with the outcome.
* Divorce and family law. We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, from child custody and visitation to child support, alimony and the division of marital debts and assets. We also draft legal separation agreements and prenuptial agreements.
* Personal injury. We handle serious injury claims stemming from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and product liability claims. Don't let the insurance company try to pressure you into taking less than your case is worth.
* Estate planning and probate administration. Following your desires, we will allocate your assets using Wills and Trusts. We will also assist you with guardianship issues should you have minor children or those that need special assistance. As part of you estate planning we will create Powers-of-Attorneys, and Healthcare Proxy's. We can also assist you in probating an estate of a loved one.
* Small Business Law & LLCs. If you're starting a new business in NH or MA or if you have an established business, we can help you set up your business, protect personal and company assets, draft and review contracts, and help you through the day-to-day legal matters that you encounter.
* General litigation, contractor disputes, and collections. We handle all types of law. Whether you're filing a claim as a plaintiff or defending a suit, we'll assist you in resolving any type of civil suit.

For further information, please visit NHseacoastLawyers.com

John Pendleton has been a lawyer for more than 18 years. He has an active personal injury and consumer bankruptcy practice. Attorney Pendleton is a former felony prosecutor, who today as a criminal defense lawyer works in federal and state courts throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. John is a highly effective DWI defense lawyer and is certified in the National Highway Safety Administration's standardized field sobriety test.

Attorney Pendleton also practices in the areas of water law, public utility law before the NH Public Utility Commission, business, land use, personal injury and toxic waste and oil spill matters. His clients include water companies, such as Pennichuck Corporation, municipal water and sewer districts, developers and individuals relative to land use, water and environmental issues.

Attorney Pendleton is a past recipient of the Robert Kirby Award, recognizing a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association as an outstanding attorney, 35 years old or younger, demonstrating excellent advocacy and personal characteristics.

Attorney Pendleton received his B.A. degree from Trinity College and his J.D. degree from the University of Richmond. He currently serves his community as the Vice President and Executive Board Member of Seacoast Mental Health, a community mental health facility primarily serving Rockingham County in New Hampshire. He is a Board member and Executive Board Member for New Hampshire Legal Assistance and the Vice President of the Board for the New Hampshire Legal Advice and Referral Center. Attorney Pendleton has twice been on the NH Bar Association's Board of Governor's and served a number of years on the New Hampshire Bar Association's Ethics Committee and Committee for Legal Services to the Poor. He currently serves on the NH Supreme Court's Access to Justice Commission. Attorney Pendleton has served the State of New Hampshire over the past ten years as Vice Chairman of the New Hampshire Plumbers Licensing Board, where he also acted as an administrative judge at times. He has previously served on the Governor's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission and the Board of Bridges, Rape & Assault Support Services of Nashua, New Hampshire.

Please feel free to contact Attorney Pendleton by email at jpendleton@granitestatelawyers.com or by telephone at (603) 433-7105.

Christopher E. Ratte is an attorney licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and Maine with over ten years of legal experience. Mr. Ratte is a sole legal practitioner and a principal owner of Beacon Title & Escrow Services, LLC. His legal practice concentrates on commercial and residential real estate matters, small business start-up and counseling, and civil litigation in state and federal court. Beacon Title is a licensed title insurance agency providing real estate closing services for banks and other mortgage lenders. Mr. Ratte's key to success is his personalized client service and creative problem solving approach to the practice of law.

After managing the Public Defenders office for 5 years I opened my New Hampshire based Law Office practicing exclusively Criminal Defense in State and Federal Court. I accept cases in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.

I have participated in extensive further training in criminal defense matters including a 30 day trial tactics and jury persuasion course in Dubois Wyoming held by nationaly known trial attorneys including Gerry Spence, Roy Black and Albert Kregor.

I have been asked by the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Association to assist in the training of lawyers on topics such as DWI defense, Drug Defense and Discovery practice. I have been asked by the New Hampshire Public Defenders to assist in the training of new lawyers in DWI defense and trial tactics and by various state-wide police departments in criminal defense matters.

I have focused my education, experience and interest in defending those accused of crimes.