Parnell, Michels & McKay Law Offices

Our firm blends advocacy oriented practice with effective practical solutions for all our clients in Londonderry, N. Woodstock, and throughout New Hampshire. The attorneys at Parnell, Michels & McKay provide effective representation and counseling to assist our clients facing legal questions. We simplify the process so our clients can understand and are able to participate as partners in the resolution.



Our practice includes personal injury law such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, dog bites, workers compensation, social security disability, and other injuries.



We also practice family law, including divorce, post-divorce, unwed custody and property division, and collaborative divorce, and have extensive experience in bankruptcy, probate, boundary disputes, estate planning, corporate formation and other real estate litigation.
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    3 Tips on How To Reduce Credit Card Debit

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    If you are dealing with credit card debt, you may feel overwhelmed with no idea how to start your path toward financial relief. To help you achieve financial freedom, our bankruptcy attorneys have put together a few tips to help you reduce credit card debt: Tip 1: Make a plan to pay off your credit card balances. First, you must stop making additional charges on cards that you already cannot pay. Next, take all your credit card bills and stack them in order from the highest interest rate card to the lowest interest rate card and add all the minimum monthly payments together. Next, review your budget and figure out how much more money you can pay toward getting control of your credit card debt…

  • Rory J. Parnell Named Top 40 Under 40

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    Attorney Rory J. Parnell is named to the 2021 Class of 40 Under Forty! Check out the full list of honorees by visiting UnionLeader.com/2021class. A Little History The idea for the annual Union Leader 40 Under Forty came from witnessing similar programs in Boston, and, with the support of local businesses like Citizens Bank, the recognition program has grown. The Union Leader 40 Under Forty program recognizes acclaimed writers, innovative educators, extraordinary volunteers, citizen legislators, immigrant entrepreneurs with many having added to their accomplishments and contributions to the public good. At Parnell, Michels & McKay we specialize in personal injury law such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, dog bites, workers compensation, social security disability, and other injuries. We also practice family law, including divorce, post-divorce,…

  • What Happens When You File A Personal Injury Claim

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    If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then you may need to file a personal injury claim to receive compensatory damages from the person or entity responsible for the car accident. We realize that if you’ve never filed a personal injury claim before, it can seem a bit complicated and confusing. To help you understand the process a bit more, this article will walk you through the standard timeline of a personal injury claim. Filing a Personal Injury Claim First, Seek Medical treatment The most important thing to do after being injured in an accident is to seek medical treatment. Some people assume that since they don’t feel any immediate symptoms after the accident, there is no need to be examined. While you may not…

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    Workers’ Compensation: 10 Common Reasons You’re Denied Claim

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    You got hurt at work, sought treatment and then stayed home so you could rest and heal. At this time, you are supposed to now receive weekly workers’ compensation payments via check or direct deposit. And, in some cases, this is exactly how workers’ compensation works. But for others, their case ends in a workers’ compensation denial. Why was your workers’ comp claim denied? Every situation, employer, injury, and insurance company are different, but here are 10 common reasons why your workers comp claim may have been denied. 1. No Workplace Injury The concept of a workplace injury is crucial to your workers’ compensation claim and BOTH of these conditions must be met: 2. Your Injury Isn’t Covered Workers’ compensation isn’t a government-funded program, but a…

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    Tell Tale Signs That Divorce Might Be Around the Corner

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    In the beginning, marriages can be a lot of fun! You get engaged, walk down the aisle, honeymoon at the beach and spend time day dreaming about the life you will build together. However, as time goes on, situations and people change. Over time, you or your partner may begin to question the relationship and the stability of the marriage. You may be contemplating separation or you may even already be living independently. And, while most rocky marriages can be revived through marriage counseling, guidance and therapy; sometimes, after all other support avenues are exhausted, divorce is simply the answer. How do you recognize trouble in the relationship? While each relationship has its own living, breathing dynamic, there are some early warning signs that commonly…

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    3 Workplace Accidents That Happen When You Least Expect Them

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    Every year, there are more than 460,000 reported workplace injuries and illnesses where people were injured on the job. While construction site accidents are among the most common in New Hampshire, all workers face the risk of being hurt on the job and injured at work. Some workplace accidents that can happen when you least expect them are: Workplace Scaffolding Accidents About 10 percent of all construction site accidents involve scaffolding. A full 65 percent of the country’s construction industry, or 2.3 million people, work of scaffolds. Every year, about 60 people die and more than 4,500 are injured in scaffold-related accidents. A BLS study found that 72 percent of scaffolding accidents happen when the support or planking gives out, the worker slips and falls,…

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    How Do You Know If You Have A Personal Injury Claim?

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    If you have been injured through someone else’s negligence, you likely have a personal injury claim. Many personal injury victims do not know what to expect. You might feel overwhelmed by the system if you have not been through the claims or court process before. Personal injury claims can be especially difficult if the insurance company is pressuring you to settle your claim quickly. It is important to consult with your personal injury lawyer, so you get legal advice from someone who is on your side who understands the fair compensation you are owed in your your case. How do you know if you have a claim? To prove a personal injury claim, a plaintiff must be able to prove four separate elements of the…

  • What Makes Parking Lots So Dangerous?

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    Parking lots are one of the most common areas for collisions to occur. EHS Today reports that an average of fifty thousand accidents occurs in parking lots across the United States every year. While you might think that parking lot accidents are usually minor fender benders, the fact is that they can cause serious injuries and even permanent disabilities. Pedestrians, small children, and the elderly are especially susceptible to being seriously injured in a parking lot auto accident. If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent driver in a parking lot, you have the legal right to be compensated for all the losses you have suffered. These losses can include medical bills, projected future medical expenses, lost wages, any decreases to…

  • COVID-19; Finances: Is Bankruptcy for You?

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    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague our country as millions are out of work. Recognizing the monumental task before it to stave off depression, the Federal Government passed the CARES Act. This Act provided various forum of relief, but the most well-known include providing some families with a one-time, tax-free stimulus payment and increased unemployment insurance. Still, families are struggling to find ways to pay the bills during the pandemic. During this period of financial and employment uncertainty, many individuals are considering bankruptcy to try to save their homes, keeping their cars, or discharge debt they can simply no longer afford after months of joblessness. A common misconception is that bankruptcy means “losing” every single asset that you possess. This is simply not true. The…

  • Evictions During The COVID-19 State of Emergency

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has created very difficult situations for many people. In the context of landlord/tenant relationships, it has created significant concerns among both landlords and tenants about what their rights are.Before the pandemic and emergency orders, evictions were conducted through the process outlined in RSA 540. While this process is still the law of New Hampshire, it has been modified significantly by Governor Sununu’s emergency orders. The first modification was Emergency Order #4 (found here: https://www.governor.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt336/files/documents/emergency-order-4.pdf). This provides that any attempt to begin or prosecute eviction actions would likely be deemed a violation of RSA 540-A, New Hampshire’s prohibited practices statute for landlord/tenant relationships. These violations could result in a fine of $1,000, attorney’s fees, and double or treble damages. This was designed to…