Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hampton, NH
With over 29 years of dedicated legal practice, our firm provides comprehensive representation in personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, and real estate matters. Our founder, Attorney John Gillen, brings extensive trial experience from District, Superior, and Federal Courts across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. As a former Essex County Assistant District Attorney and active member of prestigious legal associations, we combine deep courtroom expertise with ethical client advocacy.Our approach emphasizes honest communication, personalized strategy development, and unwavering commitment to each case. We serve clients throughout Rockingham County NH and Essex County MA, maintaining strong professional relationships within the judicial community while upholding the highest standards of legal integrity.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Business Litigation
Real Estate Law
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 29+ years of trial experience in NH and MA courts
- Former Essex County Assistant District Attorney
- Active member of New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Approved mediator for Essex County Bar Association
- Proven track record in complex personal injury cases
What people say
Exceptional trial experience
Personalized legal strategy
Ethical representation
Proven track record
Courtroom success
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, defective products, and wrongful death. Our practice includes advocating for victims of sexual assault and governmental misconduct. With extensive courtroom experience, we pursue maximum compensation through thorough investigation, expert testimony preparation, and aggressive litigation strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal courts, including DWI/DUI offenses, drug possession, and assault allegations. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Gillen understands both sides of criminal litigation. We protect clients' constitutional rights through strategic defense planning, evidence analysis, and courtroom advocacy, maintaining active membership in the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Business Litigation
We resolve business conflicts involving contract disputes, non-compete agreements, and consumer protection issues. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical business understanding to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or trial. With experience as a court-appointed conciliator, we effectively manage complex commercial disputes while minimizing operational disruption for business clients.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate services cover purchase agreements, residential closings, landlord-tenant disputes, and subdivision development. As a licensed title insurance agent for Stewart Title Insurance Company, we ensure comprehensive protection during property transactions. We represent buyers, sellers, and developers in resolving title issues, contract negotiations, and zoning matters throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Mediation Services
We provide certified mediation services for civil disputes through court-approved programs in Essex County. This practice leverages our deep understanding of litigation to facilitate practical settlements. As experienced conciliators, we help parties resolve conflicts efficiently while maintaining professional relationships, reducing legal costs, and avoiding prolonged courtroom battles in both business and personal matters.
People
John Gillen
Attorney
With 29+ years of trial experience, John Gillen specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, and business litigation. A former Essex County Assistant District Attorney, he maintains active memberships in multiple legal associations and serves as an approved mediator in Essex County courts.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, and real estate law with extensive courtroom experience in NH and MA.
How much trial experience does Attorney Gillen have?
Attorney Gillen has tried hundreds of civil and criminal cases over 29+ years in District, Superior, and Federal Courts.
What courts do you handle cases in?
We represent clients in Rockingham County NH, Essex County MA, and most Eastern Massachusetts and Southern/Central NH courts.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, as an approved Essex County mediator, we provide alternative dispute resolution for civil and business conflicts.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment arrangements discussed during initial consultations. Contact our office for specific details.
Can you handle out-of-state legal issues?
While primarily serving NH and MA, our experience with federal courts allows handling select interstate legal matters through proper jurisdictional procedures.
