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    UPDATE: Using A Phone While Driving: How The New Ban Is Affecting TORT Cases

    ByParnell, Michels & McKay Law Offices Hours

    As of July 1, 2015, the State of New Hampshire banned the use of a cell phones while driving, and limited any use of a handheld electronic device. This included not only cell phones, but tablets and GPS devices as well. Since the law was passed, the State of New Hampshire has tried to inform all citizens of New Hampshire and those that travel here that such use is banned. Since the inception of the law, police officers have been paying much closer attention to seeking out the use of cell phones while driving. This has led to increased tickets, and escalating fines for those that are using their phones while driving. Since the ban, we are discovering that police officers investigating motor vehicle accidents…

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    Rory Parnell Named To Pro Bono Board of Governors

    ByParnell, Michels & McKay Law Offices Hours

    Parnell, Michels & McKay is happy to announce that Rory Parnell has been named to the New Hampshire Pro Bono Board of Governors. Rory will continue to work hard for those in need that cannot afford legal services. Rory was most recently awarded a 2014 Rising Star award from Pro Bono for his work for those in need, and he is proud to continue on the long-standing tradition of the firm of providing pro bono representation for indigent clients. New Hampshire’s Pro Bono Program has long been providing legal services for those clients who cannot afford the cost of legal representation. It is Pro Bono’s hope to expand on what they can do for lower-income clients, and hope to continue to attract more and more…

  • Parnell & McKay and Michels & Michels To Merge and Form Parnell, Michels & McKay, PLLC

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    It is with great honor that we at Parnell & McKay announce that we will be merging with the law firm of Michels & Michels. Michels & Michels have been providing exceptional legal services since 1984 in New Hampshire. The firm was run by Nancy Michels and her late husband, John Michels. John Michels was a pillar of the community in Southern New Hampshire until his unfortunate passing in February of last year. Nancy continues to provide excellent legal services, along with her associate, Carole Mansur, and they will continue to do so with the new firm, named Parnell, Michels, & McKay, PLLC. Michels & Michels practice in the fields of bankruptcy, estate planning, probate administration, and corporate law in Southern New Hampshire, and have…

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    Navigating The NH Circuit Courts: Things To Know

    ByParnell, Michels & McKay Law Offices Hours

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