Andrew J. Piela

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Andrew J. Piela

4.5
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Nashua, NH
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Civil Rights

191 Main Street, Nashua, NH

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About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 40%

40%
Civil Rights 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 31 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 31 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

191 Main Street, Nashua, NH, 03060

shaheengordon.com/attorneys/andrew-j-piela/

Andrew J. Piela's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sami | April 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Earnest money dispute

My wife and I were recently in an unfamiliar situation with our earnest money deposit being disputed in a real estate transaction. We first consulted with Andrew Piela and as we were very pleased with his analysis of our case, we hired him to represent us in the matter. Attorney Piela was very clea...r about the risks and costs associated with the action. In our case the dispute was based on our real estate agent failing to submit evidence on an unmet contingency to the seller in a timely manner. Attorney Piela negotiated with both the real estate agency’s attorney and the sellers attorney on our behalf, and was able to have the whole earnest money deposit returned to us. The whole process took less than one week. We are very pleased with the outcome and would warmly recommend attorney Piela to anyone in need of legal counsel.

Posted by Brigida | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Divorce and Domestic Violence Extension

I am extremely pleased with my experience with attorney Andrew Piela. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer. His kindness and compassion is extra ordinary. He helped me put my high anxiety situation into a manageable one. His knowledge of the law and desire to make things ...right, and he just allowed me to know that my best interests were always in the forefront. He thoughtfully explained things to me, and I had complete confidence in having him as my counsel. Attorney Piela was always professional and quick to return calls, emails, and give answers and guidance to my concerns. I knew i was in good hands. He is certainly a person of high integrity and intelligence. When he represented me on my divorce, every hearing resulted in our favor, and when the divorce was final, we got everything we requested from the court. He got me full custody of my children, child support, etc. He also represented me for domestic violence extension, and he got me a 5-year restraining order extension against my ex-husband. He wins it all for me. It's unbelievable. Attorney Andrew Piela is very thorough. He went above and beyond to win my case. He is also an attorney who likes to give back. He helps people that are in need who cannot afford a lawyer. He represent them for free. He is an attorney with a big heart.

Posted by Rachel | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Parenting Plan Change and Custody Dispute

I would highly recommend Andrew Piela. He was exceptionally attentive to my situation, provided excellent follow up and was very available when needed. He was compassionate to my situation and extremely knowledgable of the law. Andrew assisted us with navigating the system, and explaining all opti...ons that were available to me and the rationale. He assisted with the guardian that was required in my case, and made a stressful time less overwhelming. I would highly recommend him for his compassionate approach to a highly stressful and emotional situation, and with his significant knowledge of the law, cases and the NH system.

Posted by Beth | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Family law Attorney excellent

My experiance With Attorney Piela was very pleasent. We had a tough case filled with very confusing family issues. Attorney Piela was tough but not aggresive. When we ran into frustrating situations about how to work out the child visitation & child support, he was always proffesional. This case wa...s full of typical he said she said confusing issues. That he had to seperate the drama from the actual issue. He kept his composure extremely well when the other Attorney was throwing dirt around and deliberately trying to cause us to get upset and me to react. Attorney Piela explained that staying strong not engaging in the tactic would work. Trust me it was hard for me being attacked but Attorney Piela not only got what was needed but got the back support issue done & accepted by the judge. To this day i use in daily life almost every day what he taught me to do in court, do not engage, stay calm and the true liar will loose it because they don't get the reaction of me jumping up & down angry. It actually makes them faulter and them loose it & i have nice low blood pressure and feel completely happy with very difficult issue's. I have had other Attorneys and I promise you that you will be as pleased as i was when all was said and done.

Posted by Erik | February 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Hire if you want to lose your case, money and time...

Don't waste your time, sanity or money with this guy. If you want to shoot yourself in the foot and actually help opposing counsel to win against you then by all means hire him. I would write more and keep giving specific details for the review of this person, but Avvo keeps rejecting more thoughtful...ly and completely written reviews.

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Replied last September 01, 2022

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Andrew J. Piela's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Rauseo

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is bright, smart and an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Lauren Popovitch

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a trusted colleague and a true asset to the profession."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

2005 - 2022

Attorney and Director, Hamblett & Kerrigan

2002 - 2005

Associate, McGrath Law Firm

1998 - 2002

Associate, McDonough & O'Shaughnessy

1996 - 1998

Associate, Wilbert Law Offices

1994 - 1996

Law Clerk, New Hampshire Superior Court

Associations

1996 - Present

Maine Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Elter-Nodvin v. Nodvin

Case dismissed at trial. Dismissal affirmed on appeal.

In re Thermo Fisher

Case dismissed by Board of Tax and Land Appeals, but reversed on appeal

In re: Bedard and Larue

Case was dismissed by the trial court. Supreme court reinstated the case after appeal.

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Education

1994

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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