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4.3 /5.0
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Biography
Our law office understands that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. They need someone who cares about them. Annutto Law Office makes sure our clients not only receive high-quality legal services, but also the support and resources they deserve.
For many years, Annutto Law Office has been providing expert legal assistance in Nashua, NH and Lowell, MA with an experienced team of attorneys.
Overview: What our legal practice offers
- 25+ years of experience in Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury cases
- Expert advice and representation by experienced attorneys
- Returned phone calls within one business day
- Provide honest assessments of cases, whether good or bad
- Perform all work with the highest level of care and attention to detail
Legal Fields:
- Divorce law
- Family law - custody, parenting plans, child support enforcement, paternity
- Bankruptcy law
- Criminal Defense law
- Personal Injury law
- Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Professional development:
1982
Bachelor of Science Cum Laude
in Business Administration and Economics; Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
1983 to 1994
Employed by Oneida National Bank (now Bank of America)
Bankers Trust of South Carolina (now Bank of America)
First NH Bank and Bank of Ireland (now Citizens Bank)
Second National Federal Savings Bank
1992
Master of Business Administration
Southern NH University; Manchester, NH
1997
Juris Doctor
University of New Hampshire (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center)
Concord, NH
1997
Founded Law Office of Joseph M. Annutto, PLLC
Memberships:
- New Hampshire Bar Association; 1997 to present
- Massachusetts Bar Association Member, 2007 – Present
Licensed in:
New Hampshire (State and Federal) and
Massachusetts (State and Federal)
Experience you can Trust in NH & MA. Your best Option for Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Defense. During COVID-19 we are open and available to take your call and schedule a phone consultation.
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for debtors
Aggressive Defense Attorney; Proven Results
Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Parenting case, Child Support, and High Value / High Net Worth case
Motor Vehicle, Slip and Fall cases; Proven Results
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
60%
29 years | 3,000 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
29 years | 3,000 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
5%
29 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 28 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
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Posted by Mike | December 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Buy my boat!
Such absolute carelessness. Didn’t review material. Embarrassment in court. If it was just money you might understand. This is kids lives and well-being. All of his advice was to advance his own billable hours, when that got called into question, he scorched the earth and ran away.
Joseph Annutto
Replied last December 10, 2022This review is not accurate. We recently had a hearing. Prior to the hearing, the client reviewed and approved my presentation/argument to the Judge for completeness and accuracy. He agreed it was accurate and complete. During the hearing, the Judge posed 2 questions directly to the client, not to me; from the client's direct answer, from his own mouth, it was apparent that he had previously misrepresented information to the Judge. The Judge was not pleased. The Court order noted these 2 verbal misrepresentations and the client was disappointed in the order. Yet, it was the client who was inquired directly by the Judge. This is all on the record both in the court order and on the court's recording of the hearing. So to now turn it around and blame me is completely inaccurate and completely false. This client has not taken responsibility for his own statements. I have no idea where the allegations regarding billable hours comes from. I only performed work that either is required by the court such as assembling what are called mandatory disclosures of statements or actions requested by the client. Nothing more. The reference to "he scorched the earth" is that I told him I could not represent him if he was going to make misrepresentations to the court. Therefore, I withdrew my representation. The circumstances made it impossible to represent this client. I did nothing to embarass anyone as the presentation was based upon information he provided and that he approved prior the hearing. Perhaps the embarassment in this situation was based upon the client getting caught making misrepresentations to the Judge. My office is in the service business and we have offered great service to our clients for over 20 years as documented by our real reviews here on AVVO and on www.lawyerratingz.com. We continue to strive to provide great service and will always do so. Our office was designated one of the 10 best attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service in NH for 2018 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. I meet with clients during some of their most distressing times of their lives as we handle divorce/family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense, personal injury and estate planning. My staff and I are very empathetic to our clients and their situations. Unfortunately, I think this review was unnecessary, uncalled for and misdirected. At no time did this client tell me of any dissatisfaction with our service prior to the receipt of the court order or the billing until he was caught making the misrepresentations to the Judge and I found it necessary to withdraw my representation.
Posted by SUSAN | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
DIVORCE
Hired Atty Annutto for a divorce case. I wanted nothing from my husband; just a divorce - I even paid for it myself. After I and former husband filled out the paperwork I walked into his office and asked at the receptionist desk where exactly we were suppose to sign. He obviously does not believe ...
Joseph Annutto
Replied last February 11, 2019My office is in the service business and we have offered great service to our clients for over 20 years as documented by our great reviews here on AVVO and on www.lawyerratingz.com. We continue to strive to provide great service and will always do so. Our office was designated one of the 10 best attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service in NH for 2018 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. I meet with clients during some of their most distressing times of their lives as we handle divorce/family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense, personal injury and estate planning. My staff and I are very empathetic to our clients and their situations. Unfortunately, I think this review was unnecessary, uncalled for and misdirected. At no time did this client tell me of any dissatisfaction with our service. If she had, I would have taken care of the issue immediately. Even after posting this review, I called and left a message for this client in an attempt to resolve and address her issues. I never received the courtesy of a call back. I don’t think there was ever really an issue with us. If there was, I would have been contacted before or after the review was posted. This is a situation where she is angry that she was getting a divorce and that she had to pay for it. She says so in the first line. “I wanted nothing from my husband; just a divorce-I even paid for it myself.” She is angry with her husband and that she had to pay for her own divorce. My office did prepare the documents quickly, accurately, and professionally. Her review says nothing as to the accuracy of the documents or their timeliness because she couldn’t. We don’t charge clients to point out where to sign documents. However, if someone asks to meet and is seeking legal advice we would charge for that time. As an attorney, our time and advice is charged for. The retainer agreement provides for us to do so. So, if there was a charge for a meeting it was to discuss documents, their meanings and implications. This office sends out monthly statements detailing all activity and charges. This client never challenged the any of the charges at the time the statements were sent to her. This divorce was completed quickly, accurately, and efficiently. This client received a sizeable refund back. The service was very professional. The only reason she was told by her husband about the divorce first was because he was self-represented. When that happens, the court sends the notices directly to the self-represented person. If a party has an attorney, their notice goes to the attorney. We informed her that the divorce was completed as soon as we received the notice. The only reason the ex-husband would have known first would have been on the mail service and the timing of the mail delivery. So now she is basing her review of me on the quickness of the delivery of the US Postal Service. The bottom line is this divorce was handled very professionally and very quickly which is why this client received a sizeable refund. Her anger is misplaced towards our office when she is angry at herself for getting divorced and having to pay anyone for it. This office will continue to have happy and satisfied clients. Our awards show our professionalism and client satisfaction. If this client was really interested in resolving whatever issues she had, she would have contacted me before the review or responded to my call when I called her. Joe Annutto
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Experience
Honors
2025
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Annutto Law Office
2010 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Southern New Hampshire University
1993 - 1994
Senior Vice President - Audit, Second National Federal Savings Bank
1986 - 1993
Vice President - Audit Manager, Bank of Ireland First Holdings
Associations
2007 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. confidential
Both charges dismissed
state v. confidential
Plead to 1 count; 7 charges dismissed
Education
1997
University of New Hampshire School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Southern NH University
MBA
1982
Syracuse University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Monthly Dinner
Impact of Bankruptcy on a Divorce
Publications
2014
Annutto Law Office Website
Pros and Cons of divorce mediation
2014
Annutto law Office website
Myths about Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I am a New Hampshire resident who received an OUI (aggravated) in Maine.
09 Sep 2013
Q&A
I am 18 and I got caught shoplifting in NH first time under 100 dollars what would my penalty be?
30 Jun 2013
Q&A
Filed a motion for early reinstatement of license was granted from court after dui conviction..does DMV honor that motion?
22 Jun 2013